New Mexico Centennial
On January 6, 1912 President William Howard Taft signed New Mexico's statehood bill, making New Mexico the 47th state in the Union. Throughout 2012 events and programs commemorating the State's Centennial are being held in Santa Fe and statewide. Official New Mexico Centennial website.
New Mexico History Museum website.
Historical Society of New Mexico website.
Selected Centennial events and programs listed below.
47 Stars – A Special NM History Museum Exhibition
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Avenue
WHEN: January 6 - November 25, 2012
The New Mexico History Museum commemorates the New Mexico Centennial with "47 Stars," an exhibit of the officially unofficial 47-star flag. "47 Stars" joins a collection of long-term exhibits commemorating statehood.
The New Mexico History Museum commemorates the New Mexico Centennial with "47 Stars," an exhibit of the officially unofficial 47-star flag. "47 Stars" joins a collection of long-term exhibits commemorating statehood.
Get the Picture Photo Challenge
Visit the website for details
WHEN: January 6 - October 12, 2012
To commemorate the Centennial of New Mexico statehood, the New Mexico Department of Tourism is sponsoring a photo contest. Participants have the chance to win $10,000 by submitting pictures which re-create images taken during the past 100 years. A creative and fun way to celebrate New Mexico's Centennial!
To commemorate the Centennial of New Mexico statehood, the New Mexico Department of Tourism is sponsoring a photo contest. Participants have the chance to win $10,000 by submitting pictures which re-create images taken during the past 100 years. A creative and fun way to celebrate New Mexico's Centennial!
