New Mexico Heritage Preservation Month, 2016 Calendar of Events

From introduction: "The National Historic Preservation Act is the most far reaching preservation legislation ever enacted in the United States. The Act, which turns 50 this year, codified the National Register of Historic Places, required federal agencies to consider the impacts new construction would have on historic sites, and provided for public comment before a cultural site can be altered. Combined with the National Park Service Centennial, marking the 50th anniversary of the NHPA and celebrating the Mission 66, the park service’s largest infrastructure investment, seems to have fostered an array of Heritage Preservation Month events this year. Forty-one, to be exact. The Act set the goal and has created an awareness that modern society and our prehistoric and historic resources can and should exist in productive harmony. Many neighborhoods and commercial districts are experiencing renaissances, and we believe a good part of that is due to the NHPA. It has provided improved protection of archaeological sites, which makes it possible to better understand the people who were here before us and how we arrived at the present. The Act required every state and U.S. territory to set up a state historic preservation office to carry out the federal preservation policies of the nation. In New Mexico, the SHPO is HPD, which provides technical assistance to people working to preserve diverse parts of New Mexico’s cultural heritage. The 2016 Calendar of Events is designed promote and encourage people get to your event. It has been compiled by the New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance in partnership with HPD and numerous government, education, and private organizations and individuals who are providing various opportunities for New Mexicans and visitors alike to have fun and learn something new about New Mexico’s unique heritage during this national celebration of Heritage Preservation Month. Let it be the impetus for spring road trips to New Mexico cities, towns, parks, state and national monuments, pueblos, and historic sites. The Calendar includes descriptions, locations, and directions to events as well as contact information for additional questions. When planning to attend a Calendar event, be prepared to deal with the elements, from long hours in the sun to possible wind and maybe even rain. Sunscreen, good walking shoes, and water are critical; contact event coordinators with any questions. Enjoy!" Funding was provided in part by a 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (project number NM-15-004, grant number P15AF00048) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

New Mexico Heritage Preservation Month, 2016 Calendar of Events

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