Capital Improvement Projects Taking Shape at Fort Stanton Historic Site

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New Mexico Historic Sites is excited to announce multiple capital improvement projects at Fort Stanton Historic Site are now completed or in progress, including upgrades to the water system, enclosures, grounds, and the roofs of several buildings. Situated on 240 acres in south-central New Mexico and surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest, Fort Stanton boasts more […]

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MOIFA Presents Música Buena: Canciones de Amor (Songs of Love) – a Virtual Valentine’s Day Concert with State Historian Rob Martinez

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Wanting to add some music to your Valentine’s Day this year? Then join the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) and State Historian Rob Martinez at 7 p.m. MST on Sunday, Feb. 14, for a special virtual Valentine’s Day concert. Martinez will perform the rich musical traditions of New Mexico to present romantic music. A collection of musical genres, from New Mexican to American, will be explored through voice and guitar. Traditional music

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State Museums and Historic Sites to Begin Reopening to the Public

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SANTA FE — Get ready to explore New Mexico’s wonderful cultural institutions in person once again! The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) announced that the state’s eight museums and seven of its historic sites will begin to safely reopen to the public this week, in accordance with COVID-safe practices and public health measures to protect

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To Celebrate Black History Month, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and the New Mexico Natural History Foundation Present Virtual Programming from Dr. Darryl Baynes, Science Educator and Founder of MAEA Interactive Science Programs

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In celebration of Black History Month, during the month of February the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation are offering free online access to two physical science programs presented by Dr. Darryl Baynes, founder and president of MAEA (Minority Aviation Education Association) Interactive

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NHCC Hosts Virtual Screening and Q&A of “Con Alma” – Exploring the Creative Process with Paola Prestini and Magos Herrera

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The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Albuquerque and UNM’s Latin America and Iberian Institute, will host an online screening of the Con Alma project, including the world premiere video of “La Creación de las Aves” (The Creation of the Birds), followed by an open Q&A discussion moderated by Cristina Baccin of KUNM, at 7 p.m. MST on

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Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Receives $500K Gift, Announces The JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery

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With much gratitude and appreciation, MIAC is excited to announce the generous donation of $500,000 from JoAnn and Bob Balzer. The funds from this donation will be used for the construction of a new contemporary art gallery, set to open in 2022. “We literally moved to Santa Fe because of our love of Native American art and culture and

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NHCC Art Museum and Visual Arts Program Awarded Ford Foundation Grant for Creation of a Paño Study Center

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ALBUQUERQUE – The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Art Museum and Visual Art Program has received a two-year grant in the amount of $160,000 from the Ford Foundation. This generous award will be used to support the creation of a paño study center, a space that will be dedicated to the visual symbolism, cultural significance,

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Click Here: New Mexico’s Impact from Mexican-American War, Draw Your Own Portrait, Return of Science Story Time, and More

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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

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MIAC Presents Virtual Native Pottery Demonstration with Karen Abeita

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The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) invites you to virtually join potter Karen Abeita (Hopi-Tewa/Isleta Pueblo) on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. MST for MIAC’s popular Native Pottery Demonstration series via Zoom. Please click here to register for this free event. Abeita was immersed in pottery from an early age. Her grandmother, Mamie Nahoodyce, and several of Abeita’s aunts were well-known and respected potters. Her childhood friend, Fawn Navasie, showed her how to mold large

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