NNMRAC: On the Plaza de Española--Where Cultures Unite

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Mision Museum and Convento Gallery
Española was founded in 1598 by Spain as the first European settlement in New Mexico. It sits in the northern Rio Grande Valley between the Jemez Mountains and Truchas Peak, There are excellent lodging options and wonderful restaurants serving regional cuisine.  Española is a very convenient base for exploring northern New Mexico. Begin your visit at the Plaza de Española where you can enjoy NNMRAC's Convento Gallery and Gift Shop, the Mision and Bond House Museums, and the Veterans Memorial. 

Welcome to Española, the gateway to Northern New Mexico
Where cultures unite!

 Learn more about the Hispanic heritage of  New Mexico
 Learn about Native Americans in New Mexico
New Mexico Centennial 1912 - 2012  The Road to Statehood


EXHIBITIONS 2012
MADE IN NEW MEXICO
Convento Gallery

UNTITLED XII: Photographs from:
The Lost Years and Waterproofs
Bond House Museum

Untitle XII in The Santa Fe Reporter
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Review

NATURE OF ART--CALL FOR ARTISTS
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The Santa Claran Region Partnership

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NNMRAC is proud to be a member of the Santa Claran Region Partnership, a consortium of 18 major destinations in Northern New Mexico, dedicated to promoting the region as a "must see" destination for visitors. Click on the graphic to visit any and all of these sites.
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The Plaza de Española featured in October 2011 issue of 
New Mexico Magazine
Read the Article:
 A Town On A Mission