Santa Fe, N.M. – The New Mexico State Library has announced the state winners of the 2021 New Mexico Letters About Literature competition. This writing contest encourages young readers in grades 4 -12 to read a book and write a personal letter to the author explaining how the book changed or shaped their perspective on […]
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Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions. This week includes three outstanding programs: The History and Literary Arts department at the National Hispanic Cultural Center presents the latest online lecture
The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is excited to announce the opening of “Collecting Jewelry: Curator H.P. Mera’s Trip to Navajo Country in 1932,” a new exhibition that will be on view starting July 1, 2021, until December 2021. The exhibit consists of jewelry collected by Dr. Harry P. Mera during a trip to the Navajo Nation
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Scientists at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) and other institutions have announced a newly described horned dinosaur first discovered near Cuba, New Mexico, and roamed the area 82 million years ago as one of the earliest ceratopsid species, a group known as horned or frilled dinosaurs. Researchers published their find in the journal PalZ (Paläontologische Zeitschrift).
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After weeks of being closed, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) will re–open its doors to the public on May 16, 2021. Located on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, the Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the work of MIAC’s 2020-2021 Living Treasure, Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo). On view through March
SANTA FE – Historic preservation is vital for all New Mexicans. It protects our connection to the past and teaches us about our roots. It provides a sense of place and character for our communities. It drives economic development and tourism. And it shapes our present and can be used to define the future in
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Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions. This week includes three outstanding programs: Families are encouraged to join the Museum of International Folk Art for the next Virtual Family Mornings
New Mexico Historic Sites announces the launch of a major preservation project at Lincoln Historic Site. Once the stomping grounds of Pat Garrett, John Chisum, and Billy the Kid, Lincoln is home to some of the most significant Territorial Period structures in the state, many of which are under the protection of New Mexico Historic Sites. The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and New Mexico
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ALBUQUERQUE – The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is excited to announce the re-opening of the Art Museum on the Center’s campus on May 14, 2021. Located in the historic and vibrant neighborhood of Barelas, the NHCC Art Museum will be open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Capacity will be limited. In February, the NHCC sustained a couple of waterline breaks inside two of its buildings due to extremely low temperatures across
Celebrate this year’s Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) Living Treasure artist Kathleen Wall (Jemez Pueblo) and support dozens of Native artists at the 17th annual Native Treasures Art Market, a virtual event taking place May 26 to June 2. Since the inception of Native Treasures in 2005, Native artists have generated more than
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