Here you'll find the latest news about the Centennial.

June 30, 2010: State of New Mexico to Fund Centennial of Statehood Grants
A dozen or more projects celebrating New Mexico’s Centennial of Statehood will receive grants from a state planning group. The New Mexico Centennial of Statehood Steering Committee will accept applications from nonprofit organizations, state agencies, counties, municipalities, libraries, museums, and schools beginning August 15, 2010.

April 21, 2010: Centennial Poet, Storyteller, and Authors
The New Mexico State Library and Centennial planners are accepting nominations for four honorary positions associated with the commemoration of New Mexico’s hundred years of statehood – Poet, Storyteller, Author and Children’s Author.

April 14, 2010: Centennial ReLeaf Project
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department announces a Centennial focus for the annual NM Forest Re-Leaf Program.

January 29, 2010: Centennial License Plate
Governor Bill Richardson, joined by other state officials, today issued the first Centennial turquoise license plates that are now available at all Motor Vehicle Division offices across the state.

January 6, 2010: We Serve/New Mexico
On Statehood Day (January 6, 2010), Governor Bill Richardson announced a new statewide initiative called We Serve/New Mexico that will work with communities across the state to prepare for New Mexico’s 100th anniversary.

January 1, 2010, Tournament of Roses
For the second time in three years, the State of New Mexico’s float entry in today’s Tournament of Roses® Parade – “Enchantment is in the Air” - is winner of the coveted Grand Marshal’s Trophy.

August 27 NM Centennial E-News
August 2009 E-Newsletter

2009, August 11, License Plate Unveiling
Governor Bill Richardson today unveiled a new state license plate to commemorate 100 years of New Mexico’s statehood.

2009, June 23 VIP Launch
On June 23, 2009, mayors, legislators, county commissioners, tribal leaders and cabinet secretaries gathered in Albuquerque to learn more about planning efforts for Centennial commemoration activities.

2009, Feb. 19, Centennial Logo Unveiling
The official logo design that will be used to identify and promote the Centennial anniversary of New Mexico's statehood will be unveiled at a press conference next Thursday, February 19th.