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…
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS FOR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Starting Wednesday, December 4, 2024, virtual office hours will be held every Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:15 pm. Contact Stephanie Wilson for the link to Wednesday Office Hours. If this time does not work, please email Stephanie to arrange a more convenient time. These office hours are an opportunity to ask…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2025 REGIONAL CONTESTS
Registration for regional competitions will open on January 1st. There will be an informational meeting for teachers, students, and parents on the competition process and expectations for the regional, state, and national levels. Details for the meeting will be announced soon. For any…
BOARD MEETING DEC. 14TH
The Board of Directors will convene for a hybrid meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Whether you’re looking to stay informed or connect with the community and leadership, you are welcome to attend. For those interested in attending, we kindly ask you to express your interest by contacting our…
THANK YOU, ARTHUR VINING DAVIS FOUNDATIONS
The New Mexico Humanities Council would like to thank The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations for the general operating support grant of $4,000. It is through the generous support from our sponsors that enables us to continue the work we do. To learn more about The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations…
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER RECEIVES FUNDING FROM NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities through its Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program to address the urgent environmental needs of their museum and comprehensive collection spaces, specifically the exhibit galleries, and…
NHD IN NM TEACHER WORKSHOP: HISTORICAL ARGUMENTATION/CONTEXT AND PROJECT CREATION
NHD IN NM TEACHER WORKSHOP: HISTORICAL ARGUMENTATION/CONTEXT AND PROJECT CREATION WHO: Teachers who attended the NHD in NM Summer Workshop in July, 2024WHAT: NHD in NM Teacher Workshop: Historical Argumentation/Context and Project CreationWHERE: University of New Mexico, Mesa Vista Hall – History Common RoomWHEN: November 14th, 2024, 9am-3pmCONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie […]
CHOOSE YOUR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY TOPICS
We hope students are excited about their topics, but if you’re still searching for inspiration, check out this video featuring NM State Historian, Rob Martinez, where he dives into local topics with Rob Martinez on Rights and Responsibilities in NM History. Whether you’re exploring civil rights…