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…
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STATE CONTEST 2024 RECAP
The 2024 National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico State competition concluded with overwhelming success last month, with 24 schools and 217 middle and high school students participating from across the state. This year’s theme, “Turning Points in History,” inspired a wide array of topics from…
MANITOS COMMUNITY MEMORY PROJECT: CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE
In March 2023, the community of Peñasco hosted a unique celebration of local culture and heritage, thanks to the support of the American Rescue Plan grant funds. The special event, which included both a dance workshop and a community concert, was organized by the New Mexico Humanities Council…
NEH AWARDS $120,000 TO PROJECTS IN N.M.
In April, the the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded $120,000 to two institutions and one organization to advance and support humanities initiatives in New Mexico:
SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL HISTORY DAY JUDGE
History Day judges play an important role in the success of our History Day program, serving not only as evaluators of student projects but also as mentors and educators who inspire the next generation of young historians. They are fundamental to the program, offering their time and knowledge to…
STAFF UPDATE: ANNOUNCING DEPARTURE
As we bid farewell to our Chief Information Officer Ellen Dornan, the words that come to mind are “impossible to replace.” Ellen, who joined the New Mexico Humanities Council as Program Officer in 2016, worked with the Council as a consultant since 2001 providing IT support and training, serving as a National History Day judge and developing the Centennial Online Atlas of Historic New Mexico Maps.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 20TH
The Board of Directors will convene for an online meeting on April 20, 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 Executive…
CULTURAL SITEs
The New Mexico Humanities Council (NMHC) is pleased to announce the Cultural SITEs (Scans for Interactive 3D Experience) project partnership that began in 2023 with Northrop Grumman’s Technology for Conservation (T4C). Cultural SITEs is a digital humanities initiative that preserves New Mexico’s…
UNITED WE STAND SPEAKERS AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 31ST!
The “United We Stand” speakers are available to book through the end of August!
The National Endowment of the Humanities, in cooperation with the White House, launched the initiative “United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture” to stem the nationwide increase of domestic extremism and hate-motiva…
MEET THE SPEAKERS: DARRYL WELLINGTON, LYNN CLINE, AND FRED FRIEDMAN
The Speakers Bureau has nearly thirty presenters and forty programs to choose from! With so many options, finding the right program for your organization can be a bit overwhelming. Let NMHC re-introduce you to some of our Speakers! Learn more and book here: Speakers Bureau Catalog.
Darryl Wellington…