New Mexico’s Arts & Cultural Districts
The Arts & Cultural Districts program was established by the Legislature in 2007 as a comprehensive economic development strategy designed to capitalize on the expanding creative economy.
New Mexico has 12 affiliated Arts & Cultural Districts.
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Albuquerque / Artesia / Carlsbad / Corrales / Farmington / Gallup / Las Cruces / Las Vegas / Los Alamos / Mora / Raton / Silver City
Albuquerque
Downtown ABQ MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)
Albuquerque is unique among Historic Route 66 cities in that it is the only location in the US where old and new alignments of the classic road intersect.
Artesia
Artesia Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)
From early pioneers and ranchers to oil entrepreneurs, Artesia has been at the center of culture and commerce in southern New Mexico.
Carlsbad
The Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)
The Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Culture District in Carlsbad believes effective arts-based city projects go well beyond the idea of “art for art’s sake.”
Corrales
Corrales Arts & Cultural District (Start-Up)
The Corrales Arts & Cultural District is an artisan district that aligns with the Corrales MainStreet District, the existing Corrales Business District and Corrales Road Scenic Byway.
Farmington
Historic Downtown Farmington Arts & Cultural District (Start-Up)
The Farmington Arts & Cultural District is an artisan district that overlaps with the Farmington Historic Downtown Commercial District.
Gallup
Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)
Gallup has embraced a combination of adventure tourism and authentic cultural experiences along Historic Route 66.
Las Cruces
Las Cruces Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized) *municipally designated
The District has been hosting cultural events such The Prado in Las Cruces, and a three-month long exhibit of artwork from the Prado Museum in Spain which was featured in downtown Las Cruces.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)
With more than 900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, the streets of Las Vegas are a living history museum.
Los Alamos
Los Alamos Creative District (State-Authorized)
Los Alamos is renowned for being home to the world’s most creative scientific minds.
Mora
Mora Arts & Cultural Compound (State-Authorized)
The Village of Mora, with a population of less than 2,000, is a pastoral community nestled in the Mora Valley of Northern New Mexico.
Raton
Raton Historic Downtown Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)
The growth of Raton as a railroad and mining town is reflected in its unique architectural heritage.
Silver City
Silver City Arts and Cultural District (State-Authorized)
A town of only 10,000 residents, numerous galleries and art spaces speak to the richness of Silver City.