New Mexico State Library

07/24/2026

Do you have questions about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)? Whether you're looking for information about eligibility, how to file a claim, or where to find additional resources, this helpful guide is designed to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Learn more about RECA: https://libguides.nmstatelibrary.org/RECA

A sincere thank you to the New Mexico State Library, Albuquerque & Bernalillo County Public Library, Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), and the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives for bringing together these RECA resources in one easy-to-use guide. ✨

07/10/2026

Public libraries all over New Mexico have been loving this summer's Summer Reading Program - Unearth a Story. We love to see libraries participating in national educational events and bringing new discoveries to their communities. Way to go A. W. Thompson Memorial Library!

We are hosting the live watch party from the American Museum of Natural History at the Clayton Senior Citizens Center, Wednesday at 11:30-12:30 MST.
Small snacks will be available!

06/22/2026

Early literacy is a foundational part of Summer Reading Programs at public libraries across New Mexico. Ruidoso Public Library is having fun with this summer's theme - Unearth a Story!

🦖 Don't miss our final Baby & Me Storytime of the Summer Reading Program!

Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd at 10:30 AM for stories, songs, and some dino-sized fun as babies explore balancing some dinosaurs. We hope you'll join us!

06/22/2026

The New Mexico State Library, New Mexico Museum of Space History, and the University of New Mexico Department of Political Science are pleased to offer a free ONLINE program, "The 1947 Roswell UFO Incident Revisited: Constitutional and Legal Issues."

📅 Wed., June 24, 2026
🕓4:00 - 6:00 p.m. MT

Visit our NMSL Training Calendar for full details and to register for this free event: https://nmstatelibrary.libcal.com/event/16991439

06/17/2026

The New Mexico State Library, the New Mexico Space Museum, and the University of New Mexico Department of Political Science are pleased to offer a free program, "The 1947 Roswell UFO Incident Revisited: Constitutional and Legal Issues," to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. MT. Visit our NMSL Training Calendar for full details and to register for this free event: https://nmstatelibrary.libcal.com/event/16991439

05/26/2026

Summer Reading is coming to a public library near you! Visit your local public library to register and learn about special programs and reading challenges.

05/22/2026

Staff from the State Library had a great time tabling last month at an Isotopes game! ⚾ They talked to many folks about summer reading programs, NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs Family Passes, and the many library resources offered to New Mexicans. It was a fun way to share the ways the State Library supports reading for all ages!

04/25/2026

A unique interactive display featuring a historic Library of Congress card catalog opened at the New Mexico State Library this week in honor of National Library Week, celebrated April 19 – 26. The display is one of only 56 in the country and was created from the original card catalog cases once used at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. It features 15 individual drawers, each highlighting a different program or service offered by the Library of Congress. By opening a drawer, visitors can find cards with brief descriptions and QR codes that link directly to expanded digital resources on the Library of Congress website.

Come check out this library relic in the State Library's reading room, Monday–Friday, 1 – 5 p.m., 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, NM 87507