About

About

Creating a Cultural Home

Art Museum

Our Mission

The National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. The Center presents over 700 events and creates the opportunity for thousands more through its art museum, library, genealogy center, and educational resources. The NHCC is a division of the State of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is further supported by the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Events

Plan Your Visit

Rental Facilities

NHCC offers dynamic event spaces for groups of all sizes. For questions regarding your event during this time, please contact Richard Garcia, Rentals Specialist, at 505-991-4319

NHCC Leadership

Board of Directors
President
Matt Martinez
Vice President
Margie Huerta
Secretary
Bill Miera
Members
Matt Martinez, Margie Huerta, Bill Miera, Anita Cordova, Elizabeth Arencon, Vivian Cuadra, Holly Jane Barnet-Sanchez, Annette Garcia, Vaadra Martinez, Edward Lujan (Chair Emeritus)
Staff Leadership
Executive Director
Josefa Gonzalez-Mariscal
(josefa.gmariscal@state.nm.us)
Deputy Director
Alberto Cuessy
(alberto.cuessy2@state.nm.us)
History and Literary Arts (HLA) Program Director
Valerie Martínez
(valerie.martinez@state.nm.us)
Performing Arts (PA) Program Director
Dr. Reeve Love
(reeve.love@state.nm.us)
Visual Arts (VA) Program Director
Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn
(tey.nunn@state.nm.us)
Finance Manager
Liza Alvarado (liza.alvarado2@state.nm.us)
Marketing and Public Relations Officer
Vacant
For media inquiries, please call 505-383-4700

Foundation Leadership

Board of Trustees
Chair
LouAnne Byrd
First Vice-Chair
Robert Delcampo
Second Vice-Chair
John Martinez
Secretary / Treasurer
Beverly Gabaldon

Members
Sam Baca, Sarah Belle Brown, Kenny Byrd, Beverly Chavez, Erin Dominguez, Thomas Domme, Steve Garcia, Tina Marcelli, Josefa Gonzalez-Mariscal, Matt Cruz Martinez, Vaadra Martinez, Chamiza Pacheco de Alas, Esq., Eddie Padilla, Roberta Ricci, Alex O. Romero, Claudia Sanchez

Honorary Trustees
His Royal Highness, Don Felipe de Borbón, King of Spain, Honorary President; Former Senator Jeff Bingaman, Honorary Chair; Senator Tom Udall, Honorary Chair; Edward Lujan, Honorary Chair Emeritus; Roberto Ortega, Honorary Chair Emeritus; Former Ambassador, Edward Romero, Chair Emeritus.