New Mexico History Museum to host regional youth history competion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico History Museum is set to host a regional youth history competition next month. Museum officials say they are partnering with the New Mexico Humanities Council to host one of four 'National History Day 2025 Regional's Contests' in the state.
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Teachers and students are invited to share their historical perspectives with judges about his year's theme: 'Rights and Responsibilities in History.'
The competition will be held on Friday, March 7.
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