New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

The meeting includes an agenda for new business, including the Visual Arts Collections Committee and elections for state board officers. Executive reports will be presented by the Executive Director and the Cabinet Secretary. The closed session is scheduled to discuss ad hoc subcommittee objectives, grant and fiscal responsibilities related to the Foundation, legal matters pertaining to pending or threatened litigation, and the annual evaluation of the Executive Director.

The Board of Regents has scheduled a regular meeting to be held at the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site, with virtual attendance options available via Zoom. The document outlines procedures for individuals with disabilities to request auxiliary aids or services, guidelines for submitting public comments, and instructions for accessing meeting agendas and related public documents.

The committee meeting agenda includes reports from the Chairman and the State Historic Preservation Officer. Key matters for discussion involve State Register listings for the Dorothy McKibbin House and Cal-Linn Building, updates on the Cultural Properties Restoration Fund, and revised text for official scenic historic markers. The committee will also review numerous state income tax credit project applications for various properties. Additionally, the agenda covers permit matters, including applications for listing in the SHPO Directory for archaeologists and architectural historians, as well as general investigation and project-specific permit requests.

This document is a feasibility study for the Española Lowrider Museum, evaluating the cultural, economic, and operational potential of establishing a dedicated museum in Española. The study outlines goals to preserve and celebrate lowrider history, support cultural traditions, inspire creativity, foster education and workforce development, and contribute to the region's economic vitality and tourism, positioning Española as the 'Lowrider Capital of the World.' It further details museum framework, potential locations, and preliminary cost estimates, providing a comprehensive roadmap for the museum's development and long-term success.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of gifts and acquisitions for the Museum of International Folk Art and the New Mexico History Museum. Key action items involve authorizing free community days, chamber music box office operations, the use of funds for market acquisitions, and the strategic plan for the Office of Archaeological Studies. Additionally, the board will deliberate on residential leases for Department of Cultural Affairs employees and the approval of related historic sites residential lease agreements, alongside receiving reports from executive directors and department leadership.