First in-person outreach meeting for NASA sun research mission to be held at NM Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMHS) and other New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs divisions are part of a major NASA-funded educational outreach project, which is associated with a mission to study unexplored regions of the sun.   From Monday, Sept. 26 through Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Museum will […]

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New Mexico History Museum, United States Mint, National Women’s History Museum, and the Smithsonian’s American Women’s History Initiative Celebrate the Legacy of Santa Fe Native Nina Otero-Warren

Santa Fe, NM – Adelina (Nina) Otero-Warren’s incredible impact on history and contribution to the suffrage movement is being nationally recognized as she becomes the fourth woman featured on the U.S. quarter as part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters™ program.    Coinciding with the release of the coin and to celebrate her legacy, the

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New Mexico History Museum secures federal grant to preserve and make accessible Hewett manuscript, photographic collections

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is pleased to announce the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library and Palace of the Governors Photo Archives have been awarded a $149,921 grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant will fund digitization and increased public accessibility of Edgar L. Hewett’s manuscript and

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National Hispanic Cultural Center launches new programs to help young children learn about Hispanic culture

Albuquerque, NM- With new leadership in place, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has launched a series of new programs designed to teach young children about Hispanic and Latine culture through art, music, dance, and stories.  “Education has always been a priority at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and these new programs advance our mission

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Museum of Indian Arts & Culture receives grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art

Santa Fe, NM – Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is pleased to announce that the museum has received a $75,000 grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art to support its upcoming exhibition, Horizons: Weaving Between the Lines with Diné Textiles, opening summer 2023.   Horizons: Weaving Between the Lines with Diné Textiles will

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National Hispanic Cultural Center brings vibrant mix of artistic and cultural events in September and October for Hispanic Heritage Month

Albuquerque, NM- For the 35th annual National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is pulling out all the stops to bring a full month of special Hispanic and Latine performances, events, and presentations!  “Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latine individuals in artistic and cultural

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Bradford Epley joins Museum Resources Division from world-renowned Texas museum

Santa Fe, NM – The Museum Resources Division (MRD) of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is thrilled to announce that Bradford Epley has joined the Division as Head of Conservation. Epley began working for MRD in July.  “I am elated that Bradford Epley has joined our team as Head of Conservation. We

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New Mexico History Museum and Fray Angélico Chávez History Library complete work on preservation of unique audio recordings

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) is excited to share that Fray Angélico Chávez History Library (FACHL) has completed the work associated with a grant from Recordings at Risk, a program conducted by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The $15,119 grant

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