About HSNM

About

The Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) is an all-volunteer organization managed by a board of directors from across New Mexico and the surrounding region. Our Officers and Board of Directors are comprised of well-known scholars, self-taught researchers, genealogists, preservationists, and others who possess a passion for history. All of us enjoy learning about the rich past of New Mexico and preserving it for the future. As part of the mission of HSNM, its board members willingly share their knowledge through a variety of ways. Consequently, HSNM members and the general public reach out to the board with questions about New Mexico and Southwest Borderlands history. All queries are carefully replied to if at all possible.

Our diverse membership reflects this passion for New Mexico history. HSNM supporters are comprised of persons living in-state and across the entire United States who love the diverse, rich, and lengthy history of New Mexico. A number of organizational members are also counted among our supporters, from state museums to small local historical and cultural entities.

To fulfill our mission, HSNM offers several programs to disseminate knowledge about New Mexico’s history. HSNM also through grants supports individuals as they conduct research and produce media to share their new-found information. These grants are also available to our organization members to support their programs, projects, and exhibits. Also, as part of our mission, we encourage the preservation of historic objects and property, as is exemplified by the Historic Plaques Program.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs and hopefully join us as a member to support our efforts to learn more about and preserve the long and diverse history of New Mexico