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 […]
CONVERSATIONS WITH ALDO LEOPOLD: THE INDIGENOUS INFLUENCE

Aldo Leopold was stationed in New Mexico from the early 20th Century and was immediately…
CONVERSATIONS WITH ALDO LEOPOLD: CELEBRATING THE GILA WILDERNESS CENTENNIAL

2024 marks the centennial anniversary of the Gila Wilderness, the first designated wilderness…
CULTURE ALSO COMES IN THROUGH THE KITCHEN

By Teresa Dovalpage
“Here in Hobbs, where I currently live, the Cuban community, very small when we moved here seven years ago, is growing fast.”
NMHC REACHES END OF UNITED WE STAND SPEAKER SERIES FUNDING

NMHC has reached the end of United We Stand speaker series funding. So be sure to catch the final sessions of these speakers under this special initiative while you can. We extend a special thanks to all the speakers for participating and to all the organizations who hosted a United We Stand event…
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…
RUDOLFO ANAYA’S MAGIC WITH WORDS

By Chris Chaves
“It seems that, for Anaya at least, libraries and the magical words hidden in their books can serve to impart knowledge, facilitate love, and encourage empathy about others.”
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…