FROM NEW MEXICO TO MARYLAND: HISTORY DAY STUDENTS READY FOR NATIONALS
The New Mexico Humanities Council hosted its annual National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico contest on April 11 at Central New Mexico Community College. The event was an overwhelming success bringing together more than 260 students from more than 40 schools from across the state—nearly doubling…
THE MELLON FOUNDATION STEPS IN — BUT WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP
Things are moving quickly, and we know it can be hard to keep up. In the wake of the unexpected loss of federal operating support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Mellon Foundation has stepped in with a generous $15 million emergency funding for state and jurisdictional humanities…
THE STUDY — A PARTNERSHIP WITH HUMANITIES NORTH DAKOTA
In a world full of noise and distraction, The Study offers something different—an intentional space for depth, curiosity, and real human connection through the humanities.
We bring together some of the nation’s most innovative scholars to explore life’s most important questions—about history…
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HISTORY DAY T-SHIRT DESIGN WINNER! WHO: Isaac DuarteWHAT: History Day t-shirt design contest winner announcementWHERE: Lordsburg, N.M.WHEN: March, 2025CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson SHARE: We’re proud to announce that Isaac Duarte, a freshman at Lordsburg High School, is the winner of this year’s New Mexico History Day t-shirt […]
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…
VISIONARY VOICES THEN AND NOW: TWO PERFORMANCES IN APRIL
The opportunity to hear historical characters bring to life their thoughts and perceptions from their lifetime is a moving experience. It is the chance to be taken back in time to really sense those moments in history and what brought them about. With Visionary Voices, the New Mexico Humanities…
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…
NMHC AWARDS NEARLY $180,000 TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS
In 2025 NMHC will be partnering with 13 organizations by sponsoring projects through our major grant program. A total of $179,805.22 is being awarded to organizations based in the Taos, Ramah, Las Cruces, Abiquiu, Santa Fe and Albuquerque metro area. We are excited about how these projects will…
SPEAKERS BUREAU HIGHLIGHT: PROGRAMS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND BEYOND
The Speakers Bureau is a great resource for nonprofits and schools to bring enriching educational programs to their audiences. Black History Month is around the corner and NMHC would like to take the opportunity to highlight three of our Speakers Bureau programs. The Pre-Civil War Complicated Lives…
NMHC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
We are pleased to welcome Melanie Ratliff of Fort Sumner, N.M., to the New Mexico Humanities Council board of directors. Since February 2022, Melanie has served as the Director of The Fort Sumner Public Library, bringing an experience and passion for community enrichment to her role. As a proud…