THANK YOU TO OUR DEPARTING STAFF MEMBERS

As we begin this month, we want to acknowledge three valued members of the New Mexico Humanities Council who departed at the end of last month: Keelyn Byram, Abby Boling and Sammi Carillo.
Keelyn Byram joined us in 2021 to support the administration of the COVID relief grants under the American…
TRADITIONAL NEW MEXICAN BAILES

A special program celebrating traditional New Mexican bailes (dances) is now ready for your viewing. This special collection of videos includes both a live community event filmed in Peñasco, New Mexico, featuring Lone Piñon, Cipriano Vigil, dance instructor Lucy Salazar and Ballet Folklorico Santa…
VISIONARY VOICES THEN AND NOW

Visionary Voices Then and Now was an inaugural Starting Conversations series using Living History and Chautauqua performance as a way to creatively engage in dialogue with our rich history.
This program focused on the history of the Conservationist Movement in the United States in the early 20th…
STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL HONORS AT 2025 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® CONTEST

We’re thrilled to share that New Mexico students brought home top honors from the 2025 National History Day® (NHD) contest in College Park, Maryland! Out of approximately 3000 finalists from around the world, New Mexico students placed in the Top Ten in three national categories, and earned two…
HISTORIC SANTA FE FOUNDATION WINS THE HISTORIC SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO’S PABLITA VELARDE AWARD

This spring, Historic Santa Fe Foundation was awarded Historical Society of New Mexico’s Pablita Velarde Award for our activity book “Santa Fe’s El Zaguan: A Fun Activity and Coloring Book on a Historic Home and Garden”. Named after artist Pablita Velarde, the award is for an “outstanding children’s…
CALL FOR NEW SPEAKERS: APPLY TO JOIN OUR ROSTER!

Do you have a compelling program that explores history, culture and the humanities? We’re seeking dynamic speakers to apply for our Speakers Bureau, which brings engaging and thought provoking presentations to communities across our state. As a speaker, you’ll have the opportunity to share your…
SPEAKERS BUREAU HIGHLIGHT: PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND BEYOND

The Speakers Bureau is a great resource for nonprofits and schools to bring enriching educational programs to their audiences.
Women’s History Month in March is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to book NMHC’s Speakers Bureau featured programs. Below are three exceptional programs to…
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM RECEIVES OUR FIRST QUICK GRANT

The Albuquerque Museum Foundation has received a $2,000 quick grant through the new Quick Grant Program for its Puertas fronterizas / Border Doors Programming led by Dr. Alicia Romero, Curator of History at the Albuquerque Museum. NMHC will sponsor the upcoming scholar presentations and panel…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY — JUDGES TRAINING

Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for our NHD in NM Judge Training at Central New Mexico from 9am-12pm. This session will provide practical guidance on understanding the National History Day process, and help you effectively evaluate and support the development of NHD projects. This training…
THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS

As we bid farewell to two key members of our board, we extend our deep gratitude to Glenn Fetzer and Maresa Thompson for their outstanding service and contributions to the New Mexico Humanities Council. Glenn joined the board in 2019 and played a pivotal role in the organization’s strategic…