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New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

About the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs: http://www.newmexicoculture.org/                    

Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico’s dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico’s arts and cultural heritage agencies which include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services. Among its primary functions is the management of the largest state sponsored museum system in the country. New Mexico’s historic sites and state-run museums are located across the state and include: New Mexico Historic Sites, Statewide; New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors, Santa Fe; New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe; Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe; Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe; New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo; New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque; New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces; and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque.

Events, news releases and images about activities in divisions of the Department of Cultural Affairs can be accessed at media.newmexicoculture.org.                   

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NEWS RELEASES

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May 25, 2023

NM Department of Cultural Affairs offers many options for New Mexico veterans to experience arts and culture

Santa Fe, NM – At the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), we work hard to ensure that the shared cultural history and diversity of our state is accessible to al...

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March 27, 2023

Lifelong New Mexican Zack Quintero brings trusted community ties and passion for Hispanic art and culture to new role as the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Interim Director

Albuquerque, NM – The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to welcome Zack Quintero as its new Interim Executive Director. Quintero, a proud New Mexican with d...

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January 4, 2023

Max De Azevedo named General Counsel for NM Department of Cultural Affairs

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is thrilled to announce that Max De Azevedo has been named General Counsel for the Department. De A...

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December 2, 2022

Celebrate the holidays with New Mexico Traditions, featuring special events at each of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs’ Museums and Historic Sites

Santa Fe, NM – The holiday season is here, and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has a diverse slate of activities lined up across the state to ensu...

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October 27, 2022

Sculpture, saddles, and santero: Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts recipients represent diverse backgrounds, mediums

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) and New Mexico Arts (NMA) are proud to recognize a diverse group of worthy individuals for the 2022 Gov...

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October 12, 2022

Pollyanna Nordstrand (Hopi) named executive director of Museum of Indian Arts & Culture

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is pleased to announce that Pollyanna “Polly” Nordstrand (Hopi) has been appointed to serve a...

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July 22, 2022

Anthony R. Fiorillo, Ph. D. named executive director of New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science in Albuquerque

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce that Anthony R. Fiorillo, Ph. D. has been appointed executive director of New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), a division of New Mexico ...

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July 6, 2022

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announces new deputy directors at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe 

Santa Fe, NM - Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art, both divisions of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), today announced new deputy directors at each museu...

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July 4, 2022

Temporary changes to operations at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art July 4-11

Museum Hill in Santa Fe will have temporary changes to operations at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art during the 2022 International Folk Art Market (IFAM).  Both museums will remain open during setup&...

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June 13, 2022

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announces interim leadership at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) today announced interim leadership appointments at two of its museums in Santa Fe. Kate Macuen will ser...

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May 20, 2022

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs to offer free admission for New Mexicans affected by fires

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is offering free admission to each of the agency’s 15 museums and historic sites for residents impa...

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May 2, 2022

Museum of International Folk Art Executive Director to head Dissemination and External Affairs at Getty Research Institute

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) announced today that Khristaan Villela, executive director of Museum of International Folk Ar...

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April 21, 2022

New role at NMDCA solidifies the agency’s commitment to engagement and education statewide 

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is pleased to announce that New Mexico State Librarian Eli Guinnee will also join agency leadership with ...

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January 14, 2022

FY23 executive budget recommendation prioritizes education, engagement, infrastructure for Cultural Affairs

SANTA FE, NM – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive budget recommendation ensures the state’s capacity to preserve, protect, and present its rich cultural resources, while growing access and educational opportuniti...

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November 15, 2021

Department of Cultural Affairs requests $37.25 million in general funds for FY23

SANTA FE – During testimony today before the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego requested $37.25 million in general funds for the agency’s fiscal year 2023 ...

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PHOTOS/IMAGES

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Farolitos illuminate Los Luceros Historic Site during the Lights of Los Luceros holiday event.

Wedding Mariachis Palace of the Governors Courtyard

Wedding Ceremony at History Museum 

Santa greets a merry fan during Christmas at the Palace. Photo by Hannah Abelbeck.

Preparator Paul Singdahlsen installs beaded moccasins in Stepping Out.

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