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.
DOLLARS SPENT IN NEW MEXICO IN 2023
LIVE PUBLIC EVENTS FUNDED
COUNTIES REACHED IN 2023
AWARDED IN MAJOR GRANTS IN 2023
Funding for programs and grants provided through New Mexico Humanities Council are made possible by the support of the National Endowments for the Humanities.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
STORIES FROM COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
Helping student historians and their teachers study the past to inform the present and shape the future.
HELPING KEEP DEMOCRACY ALIVE BY SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS
The New Mexico Humanities Council provides support to help libraries and other educational spaces remain inclusive 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 CHANGE MAKERS AND 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