Join poetry and art book winners and finalists from the 2025 New Mexico Book Awards in collaboration with Drift Exchange for a special event. Enjoy live readings, book signings, refreshments, and more.

March 21 | 10 am - 1 pm at Drift Exchange (514 Central Ave SW Abq, NM)

Less than one month left to apply!
Applications for the 2026 New Mexico Writers grants close on March 6, 2026. Grants support writers across genres at all stages of their work.
Learn more and apply here: nmwriters.org/grant-program/

Hear from New Mexico Book Awards winners and finalists this weekend. The Abiquiú Inn will host a reading today (February 7) at 1 p.m., followed by a second event tomorrow (February 8) at 4 p.m. at SOMOS in Taos.
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A new chapter for New Mexico Writers.

Lisa McCoy is now serving as Executive Director, with founder James McGrath Morris moving into the role of Development Director. Learn more about the transition and what’s ahead for NMW.

Read the full article here: nmwriters.org/wp-content/u...

📬 The February issue of The New Mexico Writer drops Monday, Feb 2.

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This month’s issue includes news from across NM’s literary community, deadlines, grantees, opportunities, and a very big announcement!

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