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
January 20,2021
February 17,2021
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.
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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
Warshauer Mansion
Fred Warshauer was born in Posen, Germany in 1859, he lived in poverty until he came to the United States and settled in Conejos County in 1879. When he settled in the United States he hardly knew any English. He was employed by a local mercantile, where he learned English Read more
History of the Trujillo Homesteads National Historic Landmark
Located in the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area along the western boundary of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve...
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