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National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates milestone with diverse fall programming
Arts & Culture

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a series of events and performances this fall.


Governor honors eight with excellence in arts awards
Arts & Culture

Seven individuals and one organization have been selected for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts stair climb honoring 9/11 first responders
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host a memorial stair climb event on September 13, 2025, to honor the first responders who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.


New Mexico Museum of Space History hosts lecture on women trailblazers in space
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host its next Launch Pad Lecture on September 5, focusing on the contributions of women in space exploration.


National Hispanic Cultural Center staff art exhibit opens September 5
Arts & Culture

The National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque will present an exhibition featuring artworks created by its staff and partners.


Eagle Nest seeks librarian for public library position
Arts & Culture

The Village of Eagle Nest in New Mexico is seeking applicants for the position of Librarian at the Eagle Nest Public Library.


New Mexico reports record visitor spending with international tourists boosting economy
Arts & Culture

New Mexico has set a new record in tourism for the third year in a row, with direct visitor spending reaching $8.8 billion in 2024.


Governor appoints new member to New Mexico Tourism Commission
Arts & Culture

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Rochelle Miller-Hernandez, Executive Director of Visit Las Cruces, to the New Mexico Tourism Commission.


Exhibition at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture explores Hopi traditions through Duwawisioma’s lens
Arts & Culture

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture will open a new exhibition titled "Màatakuyma: Now It is Becoming Clearer to Me," featuring the work of Hopi photographer and filmmaker Duwawisioma (Victor Masayesva Jr.).


Exhibition explores Hopi traditions at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture will present "Màatakuyma: Now It is Becoming Clearer to Me," an exhibition featuring the work of Hopi photographer and filmmaker Duwawisioma (Victor Masayesva Jr.).


National Hispanic Cultural Center plans major events for its 25th anniversary season
Arts & Culture

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque will mark its 25th anniversary this fall with a series of events and exhibitions.


Governor recognizes seven recipients with 2025 excellence in arts awards
Arts & Culture

Seven artists and organizations from New Mexico have been selected for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts, as announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Community Day returns to Museum Hill celebrating Santa Fe’s UNESCO creative city anniversary
Arts & Culture

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, and New Mexico Arts will host their annual Community Day Celebration, titled "Gathering Seeds, Tending Roots," on Saturday, September 13, 2025.


Arts & Culture: Olivia Amaya Ortiz explains Soundings—An Exhibit in Five Parts
Arts & Culture

Walking into 516 ARTS on Central Ave in Albuquerque, New Mexico I immediately encounter a large musical score on the wall.


Fall Festival returns to Los Luceros Historic Site with cultural events on September 21
Arts & Culture

Los Luceros Historic Site will host its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alcalde, New Mexico.


James Lovell Jr., famed Apollo astronaut and commander of Apollo 13, dies at age 97
Arts & Culture

James A. Lovell Jr., a renowned astronaut known for his pivotal roles in the Apollo space missions, has died at the age of 97.


Museum brings natural history programs to Albuquerque during renovation
Arts & Culture

With the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science currently closed for renovations, its educators are taking natural history programs to the Albuquerque community.


New Mexico museums celebrate Gustave Baumann's legacy with 'Baumannia' events
Arts & Culture

Gustave Baumann's legacy is being celebrated at the New Mexico Museum of Art and the New Mexico History Museum through a series of events titled "Baumannia."


Bosque Farms Public Library sees rise in participation during summer reading program
Arts & Culture

The Bosque Farms Public Library reported an increase in participation during its Summer Reading Program this year.


Jim Lovell, Apollo astronaut known for Apollo 13 mission, dies at age 97
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Space History announced the passing of Jim Lovell, a celebrated astronaut and space pioneer, on July 7, 2025.