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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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MAY
THE IMPACTS OF HOUSING AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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MAY
FESTIVAL SEFARDÍ
Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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JUN
THE HISTORY OF FLAMENCO
Mora Independent School, Conference Area, 10 Ranger Road, Mora, NM 87732
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

FROM NEW MEXICO TO MARYLAND: HISTORY DAY STUDENTS READY FOR NATIONALS
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THE MELLON FOUNDATION STEPS IN — BUT WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP
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THE STUDY — A PARTNERSHIP WITH HUMANITIES NORTH DAKOTA
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER!
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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