Over the past six years the Center for Regional Studies at the University of New Mexico has partnered with the University of New Mexico Press to provide books for New Mexico libraries. This fall the CRS will provide 73 UNMP titles for distribution to 65 public libraries across New Mexico.
“The Center for Regional Studies is committed to linking UNM with people, institutions, and communities in New Mexico through sharing of resources. Part of our mission is to promote knowledge about New Mexico and beyond through the dissemination of materials such as UNM Press books. CRS is pleased to cooperate with the UNM Press in this rewarding project,” says Tobías Durán, Director of the Center for Regional Studies.
The CRS supports research and teaching with a focus on New Mexico, the U.S.A. Southwest, Mexico, the Americas and Spain. Through its acquisition and preservation of manuscript, diary, document, photographic, and oral history collections, the CRS encourages a learning community, as exemplified in its donation to State libraries.
Celebrating its 80th year, the University of New Mexico Press is the largest book publisher in the state and is an important voice in educating the public about the Southwest through general interest and scholarly books and history textbooks for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
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