New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
State Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Arts & Culture
Recent News About New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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Visitors are invited to celebrate the history of Billy the Kid and Historic Lincoln during Old Lincoln Days.
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The New Mexico Museum of Space History is set to unveil a new exhibit titled "Skywired," which explores the history of radio-controlled aviation.
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The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced the addition of two historic districts to the State Register of Cultural Properties.
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The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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The New Horizons Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo has introduced a new audio system that enhances the visitor experience.
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The New Mexico State Library has launched a new initiative to provide free virtual learning opportunities for residents through a partnership with GetSetUp, a digital learning platform.
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The New Mexico Museum of Art will host a retrospective exhibition titled "Gustave Baumann: The Artist’s Environment," showcasing the work of one of New Mexico's most renowned artists.
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The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is offering a range of activities this summer to help visitors escape the heat while learning about science fiction, paleoart, and more.
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The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced the allocation of nearly $1.2 million to eight restoration projects across the state through the Cultural Properties Restoration Fund.
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El Palacio magazine is set to showcase the work of prominent writers in its summer 2025 issue.
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Two books have been selected to represent New Mexico's literary culture at the 2025 National Book Festival.
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Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes" is set to offer a unique exploration of humanity's relationship with the stars.
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Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 38 is set to bring a week of flamenco performances to the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, starting June 20, 2025.
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The National Hispanic Cultural Center has announced the appointment of hazel batrezchavez as its new Visual Arts Curator.
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The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site will host its annual commemoration of the Treaty of 1868 on June 14, 2025.
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Books by Mail, a service offered by the New Mexico State Library, marks its 50th anniversary of delivering books directly to residents' mailboxes.
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The New Mexico Museum of Space History is set to unveil its latest exhibit, the "Wall of Firsts," on May 28, 2025.
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The Fort Stanton Historic Site will host a Town Hall meeting on April 12, 2025, to discuss its fire mitigation and historic landscape restoration project.
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New Mexico Historic Sites, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, announced an upcoming 90-minute trail talk on native herbal and medicinal plants at the Coronado Historic Site. It also reminded visitors of the site’s extended hours.
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Lincoln Historic Site in New Mexico has unveiled nine new building signs in an effort to help visitors navigate the historic town. The signs highlight the buildings and landmarks of the area, known for its rich history dating back to the 1870s and 1880s during the Lincoln County War.“These signs will greatly aid our guests in orienting them through the historic town of Lincoln. We are hopeful that they will encourage guests to learn more about the architectural history of the area and the people who made Lincoln a community,” said Dr. C. L. Kieffer Nail, New Mexico...