What actually is the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area?
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A National Heritage Area is designated by Congress for its unique nationally significant qualities and resources. It is a place where a combination of natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources have shaped a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape.
A National Heritage Area employs a partnership approach to heritage development involving collaborative planning around a theme, industry and/or geographical feature that influenced the nation’s culture and history. This planning strategy encourages residents, government agencies, nonprofit groups and private partners to agree on and prioritize programs and projects that recognize, preserve and celebrate many of America’s defining landscapes.
A National Heritage Area seeks short- and long-term solutions to conservation and development challenges by fostering relationships among regional stakeholders and encouraging them to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area 2024 Board Meeting Dates
February 19, 2025
June 18, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
For more information, email info@sdcnha.org
*SdCNHA board meetings are open to the public.
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Request for Proposal Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Logo Design
Organization Background In 2009, Congress passed legislation establishing the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area with the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (S.22). That legislation designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, Inc. as the local coordinating entity and names the National Park Service as providingRead more
Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area is Seeking Sponsors for our Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party!! We are anxiously looking forward to a successful event, which will be held on May 5, 2023 located at San Juan Avenue by the San Luis Valley Brewing Company. With that beingRead more
Now Hiring-Administrative Assistant
Now Hiring-Administrative Assistant The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA) was formed through legislation that will preserve and promote the cultural, historical, and recreational resources of the area of three Counties in the San Luis Valley. Position SdCNHA Administrative Assistant Description of duties: Administrative Assistant will be expectedRead more
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