Seeking to understand who we are, who we were and who we aspire to be
The New Mexico Humanities Council engages New Mexicans with the humanities through cultural traditions, reflecting on history, storytelling and more.
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Funding for programs and grants provided through New Mexico Humanities Council are made possible by the support of the National Endowments for the Humanities.
EVENTS AROUND THE STATE
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MIGUEL TRUJILLO, NEW MEXICO'S UNKNOWN CIVIL RIGHTS HERO
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village, 125 N Main Ave, Aztec, NM 87410
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*PAST* INDIGENOUS WAYS FILM FESTIVAL 2025: HONORING STORY
Institute of American Indian Arts Campus, LTC Auditorium and Performing Arts Center, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, 83 A Van Nu Po, Santa Fe, NM 87508
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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
STORIES FROM COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH
By Ann Bentley "What do you think of when you hear 'book club'? Middle aged women...
WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS: TIMELESS WISDOM
By Brandon Johnson "Washington understood the dangers of locating too much political...
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Helping student historians and their teachers study the past to inform the present and shape the future.
Encouraging open conversations to strengthen civic engagement and our democracy
The New Mexico Humanities Council provides support to help libraries and other educational spaces remain available for all people and perspectives.
PREVIOUSLY FUNDED LIBRARIES
- Capitan Public Library, $5,000.00
- City of Carlsbad Library, $1,500.00
- El Rito Library, $7,500.00
- El Valle de Anton Chico Library, $6,000.00
- Embudo Valley Library and Community Center, $5,000.00
- Farmington Public Library Foundation, $7,500.00
- Glenwood Community Library, $3,200.00
- Roswell Public Library, $3,800.00
- Taos Public Library, $5,000.00
- Shuter Library of Angel Fire, $7,500.00
PREVIOUSLY FUNDED INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING GROUPS
- Museum of Heritage and Arts, $3,820.00
- Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, $15,000.00
- AfroMundo, $16,639.56
- Children’s Reading Alliance, $14,515.00
- Japanese American Citizens League NM Chapter, $8,779.00
- Gathering of Nations, $15,592.50
- New Mexico Black Leadership Council, $20,000.00
- The Children’s Hour Inc, $20,000.00
- Keshet Dance Company, $12,685.00