Latest NMAM News

Nominations Sought for Annual Hewett Awards

Nominations for NMAM's Edgar L. Hewett Award are now being sought. We urge you to nominate an individual or organization that deserves recognition for outstanding leadership, contributions to furthering the museums of our state and the rich artistic, cultural, or scientific heritage they represent. Deadline for nominations is September 15, 2010. Awards will be presented at the NMAM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
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NMAM Scholarship Program

The NMAM Scholarship Program provides up to three $400 scholarships available to students and emerging museum professionals whose attendance at the annual conference will benefit their future involvement in the museum field.
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New Mexico Heritage Health Index Survey

The New Mexico Association of Museums and the Conservation Department, Museum Resources, DCA, are conducting a survey of the collection holdings of museums, libraries and archives within New Mexico. This survey will allow the compilation of a report on the health of collections throughout the state of New Mexico and the creation of a plan for addressing some of the most critical collection conservation needs.
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Highlights of Annual Business Meeting

Highlights of the Annual Business Meeting which took place on Nov. 5 during the NMAM Annual Conference. Submitted by NMAM president Laurie Rufe.
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