About the NHCC

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A Cultural Home for the Diverse Identities that Shape the Community.

We are dedicated to the preservation, promotion and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts and humanities. The Center presents exhibitions, lectures, book readings, performing arts and educational programing that are meaningful to the local community. It offers the Hispanic, Chicano and Latinx artist a place to present their work and bring it to the national stage. The NHCC is committed to making a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape the community.

The National Hispanic Cultural Center is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is further supported by the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation.

NHCC Leadership

Board of Directors

President Vaadra Chavez

Vice President Anita Cordova (Acting)

Secretary Vacant

Emeritus Chair Edward Lujan

Members

Elizabeth Arencon
LouAnne Byrd
Vivian Cuadra
Rob Delcampo, Ph.D.
Annette Garcia
Jesus Lopez
Mary Martinez
Victor Paul Raigoza
Sandra Avalos Russell
Marisa Sage
Nasha Ynez Torrez
Florencia M. Trujillo

Staff Leadership

Executive Director Zack Quintero
zack.quintero@dca.nm.gov

Deputy Director Phillip Baca
philip.baca@dca.nm.gov

Educational (Ed) Program Manager Elena Baca
ElenaD.Baca@dca.nm.gov

History and Literary Arts (HLA) Program Manager Robin Sanchez – Interim
robin.sanchez@dca.nm.gov

Performing Arts Manager Anna Lee DeSaulniers
AnnaLee.DeSaulniers@dca.nm.gov

Visual Arts (VA) Program Manager Jadira Gurule
jadira.gurule@dca.nm.gov

Finance Manager Crystal Montoya-Crespin
crystal.montoya-crespin@dca.nm.gov

Public Relations Specialist Stephen Hamway
stephen.hamway@dca.nm.gov
For media inquiries, please call 505-412-3758

Rental Facilities

NHCC offers dynamic event spaces for groups of all sizes. We can provide a beautiful and unique venue for your next special event or meeting. The NHCC’s campus has many inside and outside venues to consider, with on-site catering services provided by Pop Fizz and La Fonda del Bosque. To schedule an event or for general inquiries, please send an email to info.nhcc@state.nm.us or contact us as 505-246-2261.