NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The National Endowment for the Humanities AWARDS $120,000 TO PROJECTS IN New Mexico
- Announcement
- Grants
WHO: The National Endowment for the Humanities
WHAT: NEH awards $120,000 to projects in N.M.
WHERE: Las Cruces, Los Lunas and Santa Fe, N.M.
WHEN: April 2024
CONTACT: Abby Boling, Communications@NMHumanities.org
In April, the the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded $120,000 to two institutions and one organization to advance and support humanities initiatives in New Mexico…
MANITOS COMMUNITY MEMORY PROJECT: CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE
- Announcement
- Manitos
WHO: The community of Peñasco
WHAT: Peñasco Community Baile
WHERE: Peñasco, N.M.
WHEN: March, 2023
CONTACT: Michelle Quisenberry, Micaela@NMHumanities.org
In March 2023, the community of Peñasco hosted a unique celebration of local culture and heritage, thanks to the support of the American Rescue Plan grant funds. The special event, which included both a dance workshop and a community concert, was organized by the New Mexico Humanities Council and…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STATE CONTEST 2024 RECAP
- Announcement
- National History Day
WHO: Students, teachers and volunteers from across New Mexico
WHAT: National History Day in New Mexico State Contest
WHERE: University of New Mexico
WHEN: April 13, 2024
CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson, HistoryDay@NMHumanities.org.
The 2024 National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico State competition concluded with overwhelming success last month, with 24 schools and 217 middle and high school students participating from across the state. This year’s theme, “Turning Points in History,” inspired a wide array of topics from…
NEW MEXICO NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STATE CONTEST APRIL 13TH
- Announcement
- National History Day
WHO: 216 students from around New Mexico
WHAT: New Mexico National History Day State Contest
WHERE: The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.
WHEN: April 13, 2024, 9:30am–3pm; Judges orientation 8:30–9:30am
CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson, HistoryDay@NMHumanities.org
A total of 216 students with 120 projects will compete in New Mexico National History Day at the University of New Mexico, marking our biggest state competition in years. Students, ranging from grades 6 through 12 and coming from a wide variety of schools across New Mexico—from Lordsburg to…
SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL HISTORY DAY JUDGE: KWESI FELIX BOAFO
- Announcement
- National History Day
WHO: NHD Judge Kwesi Felix Boafo
WHAT: Spotlight feature
WHERE: New Mexico
CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson, HistoryDay@NMHumanities.org
From Ghana to New Mexico’s History Day, NHD Judge Kwesi Felix Boafo Shares Lessons Learned and Navigates History’s Pivotal Moments. History Day judges play an important role in the success of our History Day program, serving not only as evaluators of student projects but also as mentors and educators…
STAFF UPDATE: ANNOUNCING DEPARTURE
- Announcement
- Staff news
WHO: Former Chief Information Officer, Ellen Dornan
WHAT: Announcing Departure
WHERE: Albuquerque, N.M.
WHEN: March 1, 2024
CONTACT: Ellen Dornan, Ellen@QueenEllen.com
As we bid farewell to our Chief Information Officer Ellen Dornan, the words that come to mind are “impossible to replace.” Ellen, who joined the New Mexico Humanities Council as Program Officer in 2016, worked with the Council as a consultant since 2001 providing IT support and training, serving as a National History Day judge and developing the Centennial Online Atlas of Historic New Mexico Maps.
N.M. NATIONAL HISTORY DAY REGIONAL CONTESTS: IT'S CONTEST TIME
- Announcement
- National History Day
WHO: Students and educators in New Mexico
WHAT: National History Day, Regional Contest
WHERE: Throughout New Mexico
WHEN: February through March, 2024
CONTACT: For more info contact NHD State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson, HistoryDay@NMHumanities.org.
The 2024 Regional National History Day contests are upon us, with the guiding theme of Turning Points in History. This theme invites exploration into questions of time, place, cause and effect and the impact of pivotal moments that have shaped our world. Whether you’re a teacher, student, judge . . .
NMHC AWARDS OVER $127K IN GRANT FUNDS TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
- ANNOUNCEMENT
- NMHC MAJOR GRANT PROGRAM
WHO: 11 organizations from around the state
WHAT: $127,452.76 of grant funds distributed
WHEN: Board vote: December 9th, 2023
In December, the New Mexico Humanities Council Board of Directors selected 11 diverse and impactful projects for sponsorship through its Major Grant Program. A total of $127,452.76 is being awarded to organizations based in the Pueblo of Zuni, Taos, Ruidoso, Silver City, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque…