Press Releases

Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals from experienced restauranteurs to operate a nearly 2,000 square foot space on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque campus. Proposals can be for any type of food and drink enterprise, such as an ice cream shop, bakery, coffee house, or specialty foods. The facility is an existing 1,970-square-foot small restaurant space with a commercial kitchen in the Center’s Pete V. Domenici Education Building. The street-facing space includes all commercial kitchen equipment, a dedicated outdoor dining area spanning approximately 1,700 square feet, and the exclusive use of two full liquor licenses for use at the leased premises, the Roy E. Disney (more…)

Albuquerque, NM – Día de los Muertos is right around the corner, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has a slate of all-ages activities to get visitors ready for the holiday. The celebration of Día de los Muertos – a holiday celebrated across Latin America at the start of November that pays respect to friends and family members who have passed – kicks off at the Center on Saturday, Oct. 18 with Noche de Familia: Noche de Cempasúchil, featuring a screening of Disney*Pixar’s Coco. This family film tells

Albuquerque, NM – The National Hispanic Cultural Center is thrilled to celebrate a quarter-century of art, community, and culture with its free 25th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 25, featuring art activities, special behind-the-scenes tours, musical guests, and much more! “Since opening in 2000, the Center has embraced its identity as a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape our community,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. “As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we look back on 25 years of growth and hard work, and

Albuquerque, NM – In collaboration with Opera Southwest, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to present an opera based on the remarkable life of labor icon and New Mexico native Dolores Huerta. Dolores takes the stage starting Sunday, Oct. 26. “This play goes to the core of our pride as New Mexicans and gente, Dolores is an icon for standing together with all people demanding dignity and access to justice,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. “This production also showcases New Mexicans at its center,

Albuquerque, NM – The National Hispanic Cultural Center is heading into its 25th anniversary celebration this fall with a collection of exciting new events and performances alongside familiar favorites. “With our 25th anniversary celebration coming up in October, the Center is pulling out all the stops to bring a mix of performances, art exhibitions, film screenings and more for our community to enjoy this fall,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. “We’re proud to honor our past, celebrate the present, and share a new

Albuquerque, NM – For 25 years, the National Hispanic Cultural Center staff has scanned your tickets, patrolled the Center’s 20-acre campus, and designed your favorite performances and exhibitions. And now, the Center’s staff takes center stage in the organization’s first-ever exhibition comprised of artworks from staff and partners. What We Bring to the Table opens at the Center’s Visual Art Museum on September 5. “Since the Center opened in 2000, our staff has been the bedrock of all the work we do as an institution,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center