THE CHILDREN’S HOUR INC. PRESENTS COMMUNICATION NATION: A FOUR-PART RADIO AND PODCAST SERIES
The Children’s Hour Inc., an Albuquerque-based nonprofit known for its educational, internationally syndicated media made for kids by kids, proudly presents “Communication Nation,” a four-part radio series. It is part of the United We Stand New Mexico initiative, funded by a noncompetitive subaward…
BEYOND THE POSTCARD: A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING TOUR WITH CELEBRITY HISTORIAN RAFFI ANDONIAN! EXPLORE HISTORIC SITES AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
Support history and NMHC by joining Celebrity Historian Raffi Andonian for a “Beyond the Postcard” tour 2024 edition, “Defining the American Dream.” Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with our renowned guest while supporting a great cause. Reserve your spot soon before it sells out…
CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS
CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS WHO: New Mexico Humanities Council Board of DirectorsWHAT: Call for board member nominationsWHERE: Throughout New MexicoWHEN: July, 2024CONTACT: Executive Director, Brandon Johnson SHARE: Are you interested in joining the New Mexico Humanities Council’s Board of Directors? NMHC accepts nominations for the Board of Directors year-round and is currently recruiting new […]
NEH GRANT OPPORTUNITY: CLIMATE SMART HUMANITIES GRANT PROGRAM
Humanities organizations are increasingly impacted by climate disruption; in the last several decades, floods, wildfire, extreme temperatures, and other climate-related events threaten the physical and financial health of both institutions and communities. Sites of historical significance, museums…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2024 NATIONAL CONTEST
The NMHC is proud to announce the successful conclusion of National History Day in New Mexico, 2024 celebrating “Turning Points in History.” Fifty-eight students, from New Mexico, attended the contest at the University of Maryland June 9-13, 2024 with their teachers, parents, guardians, and families…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY NATIONAL CONTEST
The National History Day (NHD) National Contest “is the culmination of the annual competition cycle and a celebration of student scholarship. After spending months on project research and preparation, and successfully competing at local and affiliate contests, student scholars are invited to…
ALL THE BEST TO OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER: JEFF PAPAS
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jeff Pappas, who has been an invaluable member of the New Mexico Humanities Council board since 2020. Jeff brought his experience as the state’s historic preservation officer and joined the board during the challenging times of the COVID-19…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STATE CONTEST 2024 RECAP
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…
MANITOS COMMUNITY MEMORY PROJECT: CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE
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…
NEH AWARDS $120,000 TO PROJECTS IN N.M.
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: