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FROM NEW MEXICO TO MARYLAND: HISTORY DAY STUDENTS READY FOR NATIONALS

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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

Graphic reads: $50,000 Challenge Grant. Your donation today will be matched by the Federation of State Humanities Councils, with help from a grant from the Mellon Foundation.

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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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…

BOARD MEMBER CARMEN NOCENTELLI AMONG SCHOLARS HONORED WITH NEH FACULTY AWARD

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We are proud to announce that two scholars from the University of New Mexico have been awarded National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Awards for Faculty Grants this year. Among the recipients is Carmen Nocentelli, a valued member of our board of directors, whose award will support her upcoming…

SPEAKERS BUREAU HIGHLIGHT: PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND BEYOND

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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

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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…

THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS

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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…