New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science researchers unearth new species of horned dinosaur in northwest New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM- A team of paleontologists, including two from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), has discovered a new species of horned dinosaur in 74-million-year-old rocks south of Farmington.  NMMNHS Curator Dr. Spencer Lucas and Research Associate Sebastian Dalman, along with Dr. Steven E. Jasinski from Harrisburg University, published an article […]

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New Mexico Arts provides almost $1.1-million in cultural investments to organizations across New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Arts, the state’s arts agency, announces nearly $1.1 Million in cultural investments to 178 arts and cultural organizations and eight folk arts apprenticeships. The funding will provide arts programming and services in 25 New Mexico counties; support jobs in the creative sector, including independent contract artists, arts administrators, and

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Grant funding helps NM Museum of Natural History & Science store large fossils safely and securely

Albuquerque, NM- A recent grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will make it easier for New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) to keep its largest fossils protected for future generations to enjoy.  NMMNHS’s Geoscience Department received a $195,533 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, intended to

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Dramatic landscape images featured in new show at Farm & Ranch Museum in Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM – Wayne Suggs says “landscape photography is magical to me.” The renowned New Mexico photographer will share some of that magic with the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.   The opening for his show, “The Color of Dreams,” is Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The

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The one true king

Albuquerque, NM – The mighty Tyrannosaurus rex should continue to be classified as a single unique species, according to a new report co-authored by a researcher from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS).   The new paper, published recently in the journal Evolutionary Biology and headed by paleontologists at the American Museum

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New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs bolsters facilities workforce with new regional facilities manager

Lincoln, NM – New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is delighted to welcome Ronald Gauna to the role of Eastern Facilities Staff Manager. He will support Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site, Lincoln Historic Site, and Fort Stanton Historic Site with project management, preservation efforts, events, and supervising five eastern region facilities

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New Mexico Historic Sites elevates local volunteers to staff at Fort Stanton Historic Site

Lincoln, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) has brought Terry Furr and Jean Furr on as customer service advocates for Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS).  In recent months, NMHS has brought several new staff members on board throughout the state, many of them in southern and eastern New Mexico. NMHS plans to highlight and

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New Mexico Historic Sites celebrates second new instructional coordinator at Lincoln Historic Site and Fort Stanton Historic Site

Lincoln, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) celebrates Brandie Yoxall as she takes on the role of instructional coordinator for Lincoln Historic Site (LHS) and Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS).   In recent months, NMHS has brought several new staff members on board throughout the state, many of them in southern New Mexico. NMHS plans

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Author Leticia Urieta brings blend of folklore and futurism to the National Hispanic Cultural Center

Albuquerque, NM – The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to welcome author Leticia Urieta on August 18 for an online book reading featuring a distinctive combination of traditional folklore and speculative fiction.  “Leticia’s blend of traditional storytelling and supernatural elements fits perfectly within the work we’re doing at the Center to showcase the

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