What actually is the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area?
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National Heritage Areas are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important landscapes. A National Heritage Area is designated by Congress and intended to encourage historic preservation and an appreciation of the history and heritage of the area. To become designated, the landscape must be a nationally unique natural, cultural, historical or scenic resource and it must be significant to the national story of the greater United States. There are currently 55 National Heritage Areas. National Heritage Areas are not National Park Service units or federally owned or managed land. National Heritage Areas are administered by either non-profit organizations, local coordinating entities or state governments. The National Park Service provides and advisory role and limited technical, planning and financial assistance. Each heritage area has its own authorizing legislation and set of resources, goals and management plan.
Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area 2021 Board Meeting Dates
March 17,2021
April 21,2021
May 19,2021
June 16, 2021
August 18,2021
September 15,2021
October 20,2021
November 17,2021
For more information, email info@sdcnha.org
*SdCNHA board meetings are open to the public.
Featured Stories from Our Heritage Area
Covering histories and adventurous tales from our heritage!
2021 Scholarship Winners
The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA) presented two students with History Fair Scholarships. SdCNHA provides annual scholarships to students who participate and compete in the Regional History Fair, with projects based on this year’s theme “Communication in History” that involve local history, culture, or traditions. The Regional History Read more
2022 Grant Cycle is NOW OPEN
The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA) is pleased to announce our 2022 grant application cycle is now open. Grants awarded from SdCNHA are intended to encourage local cultural and historic heritage preservation activities, educational programs and support Heritage Tourism within the heritage area. Our past grantees have used Read more
Apply to be a board member
The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA) is seeking to fill three volunteer board member positions from residents in Costilla County and Conejos County. If you enjoy cultural preservation, heritage tourism, and historical work, then come and thrive in our friendly and collaborative environment. The Sangre de Cristo National Read more
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