New Mexico has a new Poet Laureate! Although Manuel González is well known in the slam poetry circles in Albuquerque—where he also served as the city’s poet laureate from 2016 to 2018—he is now stepping into a larger role with big visions about how to engage the entire state in the unique connection and expression…Read more

New Mexico is the fifth largest state in the country which means that accessing art, history, and culture at museums or historic sites requires time and transportation that not everyone has access to. For this reason, the Wonder on Wheels mobile museum traverses the state to bring art and history to small towns, villages, and…Read more

In anticipation of another rich season of New Mexico history, art, and culture, El Palacio editor and Encounter Culture host Emily Withnall and producer Andrea Klunder reflect on a year of award-winning storytelling. From earning national recognition for both the podcast and the magazine to the art of curating New Mexico’s most compelling voices, Andrea and Emily share what…Read more