New Mexico’s Arts & Cultural Districts

Downtown ABQ MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)

Albuquerque is unique among Historic Route 66 cities in that it is the only location in the US where old and new alignments of the classic road intersect.

Artesia MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)

From early pioneers and ranchers to oil entrepreneurs, Artesia has been at the center of culture and commerce in southern New Mexico.

Belen MainStreet Partnership and Arts & Cultural District (Start-Up)

Belen is home to the Harvey House Museum, Judy Chicago Museum/Through the Flower Gallery, Bugg Lights Museum, Belen Library as well as many local creative businesses ranging from wineries to glass blowing.

Carlsbad MainStreet and Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)

The Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Culture District in Carlsbad believes effective arts-based city projects go well beyond the idea of “art for art’s sake.”

Corrales MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (Start-Up)

The Corrales Arts & Cultural District is an artisan district that aligns with the Corrales MainStreet District, the existing Corrales Business District and Corrales Road Scenic Byway.

Historic Downtown Farmington Arts & Cultural District (Start-Up)

The Farmington Arts & Cultural District is an artisan district that overlaps with the Farmington Historic Downtown Commercial District.

Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)

Gallup has embraced a combination of adventure tourism and authentic cultural experiences along Historic Route 66.

Downtown Las Cruces Partnership Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized) *municipally designated 

The District has been hosting cultural events such The Prado in Las Cruces, and a three-month long exhibit of artwork from the Prado Museum in Spain which was featured in downtown Las Cruces.

MainStreet de Las Vegas Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)

With more than 900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, the streets of Las Vegas are a living history museum.

Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (State-Authorized)

Los Alamos is renowned for being home to the world’s most creative scientific minds.

Mora MainStreet Arts & Cultural Compound (State-Authorized)

The Village of Mora, with a population of less than 2,000, is a pastoral community nestled in the Mora Valley of Northern New Mexico.

Raton MainStreet Arts & Cultural District (State-Authorized)

The growth of Raton as a railroad and mining town is reflected in its unique architectural heritage.

Silver City MainStreet Arts and Cultural District (State-Authorized)

A town of only 10,000 residents, numerous galleries and art spaces speak to the richness of Silver City.