New Mexico Humanities Council

Seeking to understand who we are, who we were and who we aspire to be.

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We've listed our building for sale. Following the loss of our federal funding, we're downsizing to ensure we can continue our work and mission across the state. Check out the listing and help us spread the word.

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This spring, the Historic Santa Fe Foundation was awarded the Historical Society of New Mexico’s Pablita Velarde Award for their activity book “Santa Fe’s El Zaguan: A Fun Activity and Coloring Book on a Historic Home and Garden."

Learn more: https://t.co/NlrqA7nvRq

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Got a birthday coming up? This year, why not celebrate by letting your friends know you’re celebrating your special day with purpose & ask them to donate to one of your favorite causes: NMHC. 

Learn more: https://t.co/GTBgQwRFb6

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We're gathering stories to highlight the importance of the humanities & our work. If our programs have had an impact on you or your community, we invite you to share your story. Thank you for sharing what the humanities make possible.

Share your story: https://t.co/cDShg97bLv

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The NM History Museum selected the group exhibit "Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict" as the 2025-2026 NHD public exhibition for the theme “Rights and Responsibilities in History.”

Learn more: https://t.co/gC23f7xN7w

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Reflections on the Loss of a New Mexico Civil Rights Leader by Carlyn Pinkins

"The Dr. Harold Baileys of the world should inspire us all to do what we can to leave our communities, our towns & cities – our great state – better places than we found them."

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The junior group performance “Echoes of Fallout: Trinity, Downwinders, & NM's Health Impact” was selected for the NHD performance showcase, & will be performed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Wash., D.C. on 6/11/25. Learn more: https://t.co/yit2WBkxlO

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On 4/2, NMHC's grant funding was cancelled.

The Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from Mellon Foundation will match donations received thru 12/1 up to $50,000. This will funding help us, but it won’t carry us all the way.

Donate: https://t.co/fSkIZTRTXx

[New Mexico Humanities Council @HumanitiesNM]

On 4/2, NMHC's grant funding was cancelled.

The Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from Mellon Foundation will match donations received thru 12/1 up to $50,000. This will funding help us, but it won’t carry us all the way.

Donate: https://t.co/fSkIZTRTXx

[New Mexico Humanities Council @HumanitiesNM]

Humanities North Dakota invited us to join The Study as a collaborator in sustaining lifelong learning and civic engagement thru recorded programs & live virtual events, making conversations accessible to individuals & communities across the US.

 https://t.co/RQoYQPUR9C

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NMHC hosted its annual National History Day in NM contest on 4/11 at CNM. The event was an overwhelming success with more than 260 students from more than 40 schools across the state— nearly doubling last year’s school participation. Read more here: https://t.co/un0HBAy9Ju

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Highlights from our 2025 National History Day State Competition in NM held at CNM in ABQ last month. Students from across NM showcased their hard work & research to judges addressing the NHD theme: Rights & Responsibilities in History.

Congratulations to all who participated!

[New Mexico Humanities Council @HumanitiesNM]

On 4/2, NMHC's grant funding was cancelled.

The Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from Mellon Foundation will match donations received thru 12/1 up to $50,000. This will funding help us, but it won’t carry us all the way.

Donate: https://t.co/fSkIZTRTXx

[New Mexico Humanities Council @HumanitiesNM]

On 4/2, NMHC's grant funding was cancelled.

The Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from Mellon Foundation will match donations received thru 12/1 up to $50,000. This will funding help us, but it won’t carry us all the way.

Donate: https://t.co/fSkIZTRTXx

[New Mexico Humanities Council @HumanitiesNM]

FESTIVAL SEFARDÍ

5/16-5/18 @ Congregation Nahalat Shalom

Most events are FREE, donations optional. Schedule: https://t.co/HYwSji1gWX

Festival Sefardí, NM’s only annual celebration of the unique history & culture of the Sephardic Jews in the Southwest.

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EVENT TOMORROW IN ABQ!

"The Impacts of Housing and Historic Preservation Projects on Indigenous Communities" w/ Garron Yepa and Miriam Diddy

Sat. 5/10, 11am - 1pm @ the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Event attendance included with museum admission.

https://t.co/9QrfVJgIlL

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FREE poetry reading in Taos!
4/25, 5:30pm at SOMOS Taos
Rachel Coventry will read selections from her two books, "Afternoon Drinking in the Jolly Butchers" and "Detachable Heart."
https://t.co/Zl1XwLNGU2

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FREE EVENT in Rio Rancho!
"Journey into the Mist of Time: NM's Colorful Past" w/ Alan Osborne
4/23, 2pm @ The Neighborhood
Journey back to pre-Columbian NM cultures and move forward through time.
https://t.co/DzTZa1nO6Y

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Experiments in Cinema Film Festival
April 16th – 20th at the Guild Cinema in ABQ
Each day of the festival features 4 to 5 film screenings, discussions or programs!
https://t.co/jlXhAHBdMt

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We’re proud to announce that Isaac Duarte, a freshman at Lordsburg High School, is the winner of this year’s New Mexico History Day t-shirt design contest!  Selected from 60+ student entries, his artwork will be featured on t-shirts for state finalists. https://t.co/Tuk3XbGVi3