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NHCC announces events series inspired by Chicano art exhibition
Arts & Culture

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque has announced a series of events following the opening of its art exhibition, "Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico."


Museum of New Mexico Press earns three nominations for book design awards
Arts & Culture

The Museum of New Mexico Press has received nominations for three of its books in the Southwest Book Design Awards.


Arts & Culture: La Materia gives us the life of a guitar
Arts & Culture

In the book The Spirit of Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico author Nicolasa Chavez sheds light on the story of flamenco and its worldwide appeal.


Veritas International University: Unique backgrounds bring classical Christian higher education to New Mexico
Arts & Culture

It sounds like a bad joke gone wrong: What does a former professional baseball player, a post-punk musician, a jujitsu master, the protestant reformation, and Sodom and Gomorrah have in common?


National Hispanic Cultural Center unveils new logo for 25th anniversary
Arts & Culture

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has unveiled a new logo to mark its 25th anniversary, which will be celebrated in October.


Santa Fe named top US city by Travel + Leisure for first time
Arts & Culture

Santa Fe has been named the top city in the United States by the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.


Exhibition at Vladem Contemporary honors feminist writer Lucy R. Lippard
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is hosting an exhibition titled "Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind."


Arts & Culture: 7 Women Artists Tell Unfolding Stories
Arts & Culture

Artist and teacher, Julia Lambright, knows a thing or two about stories. As a Russian-emigree to the US, Lambright’s story began in an orphanage in Moscow, then continued through schooling in the US.


Arts & Culture: Liturgia delivers a feast at the Festival Flamenco de Albuquerque
Arts & Culture

A solo cello. A candle-lined sanctuary. Light peering through stained glass windows. Four singers walk down an aisle, singing a meditative, harmonic song of praise.


New Mexico Museum welcomes new staff members
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo has announced the addition of three new staff members: Olga Valanos, Brigette Smith, and Levi Heisinger.


El Palacio magazine wins national award from press women federation
Arts & Culture

El Palacio magazine has been recognized with a national award from the National Federation of Press Women.


New Mexico Tourism Department supports record number of events with FY26 grants
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is set to support a record number of events with unprecedented grant funding in fiscal year 2026 through its Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program.


New Mexico awards $3.8M in tourism grants for fiscal year 2026
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has announced the allocation of $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 entities for fiscal year 2026 through its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program.


Old Lincoln Days celebrates history with events honoring Billy the Kid
Arts & Culture

Visitors are invited to explore the history of Billy the Kid and Historic Lincoln during the annual Old Lincoln Days event.


New Mexico launches initiative for America's 250th anniversary celebration
Arts & Culture

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has launched "NM 1776," a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.


Las Cruces seeks public input for Young Park master plan
Arts & Culture

The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents to participate in the development of a master plan for Young Park.


Arts & Culture: Time machines of the printed page
Arts & Culture

Time machines exist. They’re called books. Books transmit the thoughts and cultures from the past and bring them to the present.


Gila National Wilderness celebrates centennial with focus on conservation legacy
Arts & Culture

As the Gila National Wilderness marks its 100th anniversary, a journey through this historic area reveals its natural wonders and rich history.


New mural dedication set for July 10 at Las Cruces YDD facility
Arts & Culture

Las Cruces Public Art and the City Art Board are inviting the public to attend a dedication ceremony for a new mural at the Youth Development and Diversion (YDD) facility.


Arts & Culture: Georgia O’Keeffe in Canyon, Texas
Arts & Culture

When you think of the state most associated with Georgia O’Keeffe, you probably think of New Mexico. Fitting: She lived in New Mexico for forty years.