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TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR NHD TOPIC

WHO: N.M. State Historian Rob Martinez and NHD State Advisor Heather McClenahan
WHAT: “Rights and Responsibilities” topic inspiration
WHERE: YouTube
CONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson.

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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, key historical figures, or pivotal moments in our state’s history, this resource is a great starting point.

We’re also available to support teachers through classroom visits across the state, offering guidance and resources.  Let us know if you’d like to schedule a visit-we’d love to stop by and help spark historical curiosity in your classroom!  For more information, contact State Contest Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson.

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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…

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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…

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ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® (NHD):

NHD is a non-profit organization based in College Park, Maryland, that seeks to improve the teaching and learning of history. The National History Day Contest was established in 1974 and currently engages more than half a million students every year in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Students present their research as a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website. Projects compete first at the local and affiliate levels, where the top entries are invited to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. NHD is sponsored in part by, HISTORY®, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, Southwest Airlines, the Crown Family Foundation, The Better Angels Society, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, and the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation. For more information, visit NHD.org.

ABOUT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® IN NEW MEXICO:

History Day in New Mexico is open to elementary, middle, and high school students statewide. The program is organized and sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. NMHC offers online and in-person professional development for teachers as well as student events.