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New Mexico Music Commission awards grants to support local musical initiatives
Arts & Culture

Sparking curiosity and fostering musical understanding are among the goals of 12 organizations that have received funding from the New Mexico Music Commission's Music in the Community Grants Program.


Indian Pueblo Cultural Center unveils two new art exhibitions
Arts & Culture

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is set to unveil two new art exhibitions on August 9.


New Mexico museums launch 'Baumannia' events honoring artist Gustave Baumann
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Art and the New Mexico History Museum are collaborating to present "Baumannia," a series of programs and events inspired by the retrospective exhibition "Gustave Baumann: The Artist’s Environment."


New Mexico Museum brings outreach programs to Albuquerque libraries during renovation
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science will bring its educational programs to the Albuquerque community this fall while the museum is closed for renovations.


Octavia Fellin Public Library holds summer programs and launches campaign for new building
Arts & Culture

The Octavia Fellin Public Library in Gallup organized an eight-week Summer Reading Program this year, featuring over 140 individual activities as part of the "Color Our World" theme.


New Mexico Music Commission awards grants to 12 organizations supporting music statewide
Arts & Culture

Twelve organizations across New Mexico have been selected to receive funding from the New Mexico Music Commission’s Music in the Community Grants Program for the 2026 season.


Jim Lovell remembered by New Mexico Museum of Space History after passing at age 97
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Space History has announced the death of astronaut Jim Lovell, who passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 97.


University of New Mexico seeks access services librarian for Zimmerman Library
Arts & Culture

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences has announced a job opening for the position of Library Information Specialist 2 – Access Services Librarian.


Museum's 'Breakfast with Curators' series returns this August
Arts & Culture

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is set to bring back its "Breakfast with the Curators" lecture series this August.


Elders in Residence program connects generations at Jemez Historic Site
Arts & Culture

Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, is launching an Elders in Residence program from August 6 to 17, 2025.


Indian Market events set for August at New Mexico History Museum
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe will host a series of events during the Indian Market weekend on August 16 and 17, 2025.


Arts & Culture: Karen Yank on Agnes Martin
Arts & Culture

After reading three biographies about famed artist Agnes Martin, I still feel as though I don’t really know Martin as a person, the warts and wonder of the woman.


Museum announces return dates for 'Breakfast with Curators' series
Arts & Culture

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe has announced the return of its “Breakfast with the Curators” lecture series this August.


Museum of Indian Arts & Culture brings back “Breakfast with the Curators” lecture series
Arts & Culture

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe has announced the return of its “Breakfast with the Curators” lecture series, set to begin in August 2025.


Pueblo Independence Day events set for August at Jemez Historic Site
Arts & Culture

New Mexico Historic Sites will hold the annual Pueblo Independence Day event at Jemez Historic Site on Sunday, August 10, 2025.


New Mexico Arts opens grant program supporting military community engagement
Arts & Culture

New Mexico Arts has announced the opening of its call for proposals for the 2026 Mini Grant program, aimed at expanding arts engagement among military and veteran communities in the state.


Jemez Historic Site launches Elders in Residence program connecting generations
Arts & Culture

Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, will launch an Elders in Residence program from August 6 to 17, 2025.


New Mexico State Library announces August professional development events for library staff
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico State Library has announced a range of professional development opportunities for library staff and managers throughout August 2025.


Native artisans featured during free programming at New Mexico History Museum’s Indian Market weekend
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico History Museum will host a series of free programs during Indian Market weekend in downtown Santa Fe on August 16 and 17, 2025.


New Mexico Museum of Space History welcomes two new employees
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Space History has announced the addition of two new staff members, Brigette Smith and Levi Heisinger.