Listen to National History Day students talk about their exhibit, "Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict" at the Palace of the Governors.
What: The New Mexico History Museum is proud to host three special National History Day student guests from Cobre High School, Elias Guadiana, Cheyanne Medrano, and Mateo Salcido, for a talk about their exhibit, "Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict." The exhibit explores the historic 1967 Tierra Amarilla land grant conflict and its lasting impact on New Mexico's cultural and political landscape. The students will be interviewed about their research process, the challenges of interpreting a complex historical event, and the experience of designing their exhibit. This conversation will be held in person at the Palace of the Governors, as well as livestreamed on the History Museum's Instagram, @newmexicohistorymuseum.
Who: New Mexico History Museum
When: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: New Mexico History Museum, Palace of the Governors, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
Why: This program supports the New Mexico History Museum's mission to highlight perspectives from communities across the state and illuminate stories that are often underrepresented in mainstream historical narratives. By showcasing the work of National History Day students and their research on the Tierra Amarilla Conflict, the museum fosters youth engagement with history, encourages critical inquiry, and strengthens public understanding of New Mexico's diverse past.
