Hispanic Heritage Month Events Held Across the Metro
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed nationally from September 15th to October 15th. Here in Albuquerque, there are plenty of festivities and fun the whole family can join in on happening across the metro. This is also a time to celebrate the diverse cultures within the Hispanic community, and honor the City and State’s Hispanic roots, and founding.
“Hispanic Heritage Month brings us all together and unites us as we celebrate our history and share our culture with others” said Beatriz Valencia, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Liaison. “In my capacity with the City, I help co-organize events for the Hispanic community and ensure they have a voice in city government. I encourage everyone to attend any of the events happening this month, and experience and learn about our people.”
Below is a listing of events happening during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
This annual event will be held at Old Town Plaza on Thursday, September 7th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Mayor Tim Keller will be giving remarks. This is a free event for the whole family with performances by mariachis and more. The theme of this year’s Hispanic Heritage month is “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We are All, We are One.”
Citizenship Day Fair
El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos, the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, and the City’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs are co organizing this resource fair for people who are interested in becoming a citizen. This event will be held Friday, September 15th from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 714 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM. Attendees can participate in workshops, get information, and see other resources available.
US Naturalization Ceremony
There will be a naturalization ceremony held at Villa Hispana in EXPO NM State Fair grounds on Saturday, September 16th at 10:00 AM. Celebrate the journey of individuals’ path to citizenship during this special ceremony. Co-organized by the United States Citizenship Services (USCIS), The Hispanic Heritage Committee and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs at the City of Albuquerque.
Job Fair
The City of Albuquerque will be hosting a Job Fair on Sunday, September 17th from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Casa Del Rey 2500 Corona Dr. NW 87120. There will be over 10 City departments with hundreds of opportunities, and jobs ranging in English proficiency and onsite support for jobs in Spanish.
Noche de Loteria con UNM LMSA
This event will be held Thursday, September 21st from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This event is held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and is sponsored by Sponsored by the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA Chapter - UNM SOM) and HSC Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Register here.
UNM Spanish Language within Health Professionals Education 2023 Summit: New Mexico’s 50th Anniversary of the Bilingual Multicultural Education Act of 1973
This hybrid event will be held on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The topics will include progress and hurdles to developing current and future practitioners to becoming bilingual. This event is sponsored by UNM health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s Language Equity Committee. Register for this event here.
UNM Health & Health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Excellence Award for Hispanic Heritage Month
This event will be held on Tuesday, October 10th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This event will honor individuals who have exhibited clinical, research, educational, community engaged, and/or DEI related excellence in support of Latina/Latino/Latinx/Latine, Hispanic or Spanish origin communities. Register for this event here.
Cultivating Success: A Hispanic Business Summit
New Mexico Economic Development Department is hosting a Hispanic Business Summit on Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the National Hispanic Culture Center. This event is free to register, and participants can connect with resources for small business and network with other entrepreneurs. Register here.