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Seeking to understand who we are, who we were and who we aspire to be

The New Mexico Humanities Council engages New Mexicans with the humanities through cultural traditions, reflecting on history, storytelling and more.

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Funding for programs and grants provided through New Mexico Humanities Council are made possible by the support of the National Endowments for the Humanities.

EVENTS AROUND THE STATE

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APR
THE WANDERING BALLAD
Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, Corrales, NM 87048
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BOOTS, SUITS, AND CITIZENS: NEW MEXICO'S UNIQUE LEGISLATIVE CULTURE
The Neighborhood, 900 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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48TH ANNUAL JACK WILLIAMSON LECTURESHIP
Eastern New Mexico University, 1500 S. Ave. K, Portales, NM 88130
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER!
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CALL FOR NEW SPEAKERS: APPLY TO JOIN OUR ROSTER!
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VISIONARY VOICES THEN AND NOW: TWO PERFORMANCES IN APRIL
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THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
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STORIES FROM COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

Helping student historians and their teachers study the past to inform the present and shape the future.

Encouraging open conversations to strengthen civic engagement and our democracy

The New Mexico Humanities Council provides support to help libraries and other educational spaces remain available for all people and perspectives.

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED LIBRARIES

  • Capitan Public Library, $5,000.00
  • City of Carlsbad Library, $1,500.00
  • El Rito Library, $7,500.00
  • El Valle de Anton Chico Library, $6,000.00
  • Embudo Valley Library and Community Center, $5,000.00
  • Farmington Public Library Foundation, $7,500.00
  • Glenwood Community Library, $3,200.00
  • Roswell Public Library, $3,800.00
  • Taos Public Library, $5,000.00
  • Shuter Library of Angel Fire, $7,500.00

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING GROUPS

  • Museum of Heritage and Arts, $3,820.00
  • Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, $15,000.00
  • AfroMundo, $16,639.56
  • Children’s Reading Alliance, $14,515.00
  • Japanese American Citizens League NM Chapter, $8,779.00
  • Gathering of Nations, $15,592.50
  • New Mexico Black Leadership Council, $20,000.00
  • The Children’s Hour Inc, $20,000.00
  • Keshet Dance Company, $12,685.00