National Heritage Areas were created by Congress as a new vehicle by which a region, through collaboration and partnerships, could conserve and promote its natural, cultural, and historic resources, linking resource conservation, tourism, & economic development.

Celebrated Flamenco dancer Maria Benitez backstage at El Gancho. Santa Fe, NM. Photographer: David Donaho circa 1975. #heritageareas #nationalheritageareas_nps #NRGNHA #santaFe #NewmexicoTrue #flamenco #womenshistory #artistsofnewmexico #legends #flamenco #excellence

The Heritage Area boundaries include all of Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties, a total area of 10,000 square miles in North-central New Mexico. Visit our Heritage Center today! (505) 852-0030 Open Tuesday thru Saturday 9:30am-5pm

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Ponderosa Pine Mirror by Gilbert Sandoval. Pricing upon request. Available at the Heritage Center, Alcalde NM. 87511 ____________ Local Artist, retired Machinist at LANL. Hecho a Mano. Hand Made. Call (505) 852-0030 for info.

This limited edition bronze by Roxanne Swentzell is titled “HELD” and is currently on display at the Heritage Center in Alcalde NM with respect and permission / con respeto y permiso. #HeritageCenter #RioGrande #newmexicotrue #roxanneswentzell #santaclarapueblo #taos #authors

“MIKTLANZIWATL” (LADY OF DEATH) In solidarity with our indigenous Azteca sisters. Aztec traditions dating back over 3000 years. Models: Luna Zamora and Crystál Clara Xochitl Zamora. Now on display at the Heritage Center, with permission. Thru Nov.2019. caraRomerophotography.com

Solar Panels were just installed at the Heritage Center in Alcalde, by Yearout Energy Services. Next week we are also replacing all our indoor lights with more efficient LED. <3

Hand Made Spoons on display made by local artisan Gilbert Sandoval of Alcalde, NM. Can you spot the one & only butter knife in the collection? ---- visit our Heritage Center to see more!

A New Rio Grande Textiles exhibition is currently on display in Alcalde, NM. Maps, artifacts, & weavings from the early 19th century, on loan from Mark & Linda Winter: banded blankets, Saltillo style serapes, and a very rare horse saddle. Open T-Sat. 9:30-5pm (505) 852-0030

The Heritage Center Winter Hours are 10am - 4pm. _____________________ #nationalheritageareas #NPS #riogrande #RioArribaCounty #visitorceneter #winterhours #planyourvisit #findyourpark #Nrg_NHA

Meet the work of Lori Engler! New to our Heritage Center. Every ornament is crafted from paper materials and recycled from egg cartons, molded, cast, and hand painted. We are all part of the Heritage Area. What’s your story? . #nationalheritageareas #nationalparks #Collaboration

Los Coloniales Performing at the Heritage Center for the New Mexico Historias Conference, October 2017. _____________________________ #historiasdenuevomexico #historias #losColoniales #dancers #culture #heritage #tradition #NationalHeritageArea #heritageCenter

Our Rio Grande Textiles Exhibit is open daily to the public. Visit our Heritage Center in Alcalde, NM TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 10-4

Rio Grande Textiles on exhibit at The Heritage Center. Free & Open to the Public. Winter Hours: 10-4 - Location: 854 State Rd. 68 Alcalde, NM 87511. Call (505) 852-0030 RioGrandeNha.org

These beautiful ornaments are hand made in Chimayo NM, and sold at our Heritage Center. Made by Artist Lori Engler, these are paper- made from recylced egg cartons. Support Local Artisans! __________________________ #NRGNHA #TheHeritageCenter #NationalHeritageAreasNPS

This sabre is toledo steel, engraved. Classic styling in a very elaborate working saddle. Presented by the president of Mexico, -Plutarco Elias Calles- to of New Mexico's Governor Richard Dillon, in 1928. ________________________________________ On Loan - Collection Mark Winter.

Our work is to represent the dynamic and ever-evolving history of people from this land, and we work to preserve this heritage and share it with future generations. We do that by sharing the art, the stories - We work together to tell the stories of the National Heritage Area.

A Message from our Board of Directors.

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