Fall Semester 2023
All events are free and open to the public.
Library Events
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery virtual portal & view emerging art work @ the Donnelly Library.
Ray Drew Gallery is proud to present Highland’s own Bob Read, and his kaleidoscopic exhibition of paintings and sculptures, opening November 16. On view will be over 25 works from both current & past series.
Creating art over time changes and this has been a long, enjoyable journey. These paintings are a continuation of my admiration of color and a child-like attitude of design and perspective.
– Bob Read
Art is happening at NMHU! Come experience the majestic beauty at the Ray Drew Gallery.
Ray Drew Gallery is delighted to present A Cartography of Solitude, a solo exhibition by Stephen R Pruitt opening October 5, 2023.
Pruitt invokes the natural cycles of time, aging, & endurance in his serene imagery, distilling the fleeting aura of the natural world while speaking to us about our own existence in time & place.
Pruitt pays homage to a fragile planet through these images and brings us up close to the persistent presence we continue to leave behind.
Art is happening at NMHU! Come experience the majestic beauty at the Ray Drew Gallery.
Katherine Brimberry, NMHU Alumnus, Class of 1973 returns to Las Vegas, NM for a solo exhibition at the Ray Drew Gallery, NMHU. Brimberry’s new work; a series of multi-plate chine collé etchings with dry point, aquatint, and polymer photogravure will be on display as part of the Ray Drew Gallery; VISITING ARTISTS SERIES. The collection of prints presents the viewer with translucent layers creating beautifully minimal atmospheric landscapes. The compositions play with perception and reflect the transience of the natural & unnatural world. Brimberry, as visiting artist will be giving a demonstration for the Fine Art Department Printmaking Class plus visiting the student studios on campus during her time here.
Art is happening at NMHU! Come experience the majestic beauty at the Ray Drew Gallery.
From May 4 – May 26, 2023, the Ray Drew Gallery features the 2023 NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DEVOTIONAL SHOW. Stop by the gallery & experience unique religious expression through art.
And join the Highlands community for an exhibit reception at the Ray Drew Gallery on Thursday, May 4, from 5-7 pm!
From April 6 – April 28, 2023, the Ray Drew Gallery features the BFA Exhibition of the works of MONIQUE NEVAREZ. Stop by the gallery & experience DISSOCIATION OF COLOR AND FORM.
And join the Highlands community for a reception with the artist at the Ray Drew Gallery on April 21, from 5-7 pm!
Through March 19, 2023, the Ray Drew Gallery features the work of 2023 Ballen Scholar Diala Al-Daghlise. Stop by the gallery & experience LANDING (INTO THE SHADOWS).
Stop By & Experience Vibrant Beauty & Creativity – Currently on Display at the Ray Drew Gallery:
06-2022 Ghost of Sea Poster FNL_Ray Drew Gallery
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery virtual portal for viewing options for fabulous art work.
Now Showing @ The Ray Drew Gallery: Rarities of New Mexico Territory
The T. T. Hagaman Southwest Collection brings together artifacts highlighting the multi-varied history of the Land of Enchantment
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery virtual portal for viewing options for fabulous art work.
In-Person Art: Student Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Exhibit
Now Showing at the Ray Drew Gallery:
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery virtual portal for more art work and viewing options.
In-Person Art is Back!
Now Showing at the Ray Drew Gallery:
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery virtual portal for more art work and viewing options.
Now Showing (Virtually) at the Ray Drew Gallery:
2021 National Day of the Cowboy
Virtual Art Show
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery and view this exhilarating virtual show of art work celebrating the National Day of the Cowboy.
May Storytime!
In our continuing partnership with the Los Niños Elementary PTA, the Donnelly Library will have a reading of Emily Grace and the What-Ifs on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 pm. Simply enter the Google Meets URL on the flyer below in your web browser, or Click Here at 6:00 pm on Tuesday to join in on the storytime fun!
Now Showing (Virtually) at the Ray Drew Gallery:
Envisioning Social Justice
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery and view this important virtual show of student art work from the NMHU Facundo Valdez School of Social Work.
April Storytime!
In our continuing partnership with the Los Niños Elementary PTA, the Donnelly Library will have a reading of The Day the Crayons Quit on Thursday, April 22 at 6:00 pm. Simply enter the Google Meets URL on the flyer below in your web browser, or Click Here at 6:00 pm on Thursday to join in on the storytime fun!
And for more fun, Click Here for a creative flower craft for the whole family to try!
The Donnelly Library is excited to partner again with Los Niños Elementary to present Spring Storytime! Simply go to the Google Meet URL in the flyer below and enjoy a curated storytime read by Gina C., the Donnelly’s own storytime specialist!
Now Showing (Virtually) at the Ray Drew Gallery:
2021 Northern New Mexico Devotional Art Exhibition
Click here to go the Ray Drew Gallery and view the exhibition.
Please Click here, or copy and type http://galleries.nmhu.edu/ray-drew-gallery/ into the URL box at the top of your browser to enjoy the New Mexico Churches and Traditions Art Show featuring artist Linda Alaniz. Presented by the Ray Drew Gallery and all of the online galleries of Visual Arts at New Mexico Highlands University!
Each Wednesday in December features a special self-directed craft that goes with that week’s storytime book presentation!
Click Here to craft a fun greeting card featuring Santa Claus- as part of the December 23 storytime reading of The Night Before Christmas!
Click Here to create your own holiday ornaments as part of the December 16 Daddy Christmas & Hanukkah Mama storytime!
Click Here to make homemade snowflakes as part of the December 9 storytime for Lemonade in Winter.
Click Here to enjoy the self-directed craft from the December 2 storytime presentation!
Please Click here, or copy and type http://galleries.nmhu.edu/ray-drew-gallery/ into the URL box at the top of your browser to enjoy the 2020 Native American Heritage Virtual Art Show Presented by the Ray Drew Gallery and all of the of the online Visual Arts at New Mexico Highlands University!
Library Edible Book
Fest 2020
Creative lovers of literature created cakes and recipes based on popular literary titles for the Donnelly Library’s Edible Book Fest 2020!
Click here to see all the amazing entries for this year’s Library Edible Book Fest 2020!
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Library Edible Book Fest 2020!
This year’s winners are:
First Place: Mylee Vigil, WLVHS sophomore student (community member) with The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Second Place: Corey Garcia, Sierra Vista 6th Grade with Five Little Pumpkins by Dan Yaccarino
Third Place: Eileen Chavez, NMHU Alumni – Graduated 2011, BA Early Childhood Education with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Thank you to all participants!
See you at the 2021 Edible Book Fest during next year’s Homecoming!
* Book Talk @ the Donnelly *
The Donnelly Library is excited to welcome Dr. Daniel Chadborn, Assistant Professor of Psychology, who will hold a book talk on his recently published and co-authored book Meet the Bronies: The Psychology of the Adult My Little Pony Fandom this Thursday, November 14th. Please join us to support a Highlands professor in sharing his work with the campus and to celebrate research accomplishments here at Highlands.
Date and Time: Thursday November 14th, 4:00 PM
Location: Donnelly Library 3rd Floor and Zoom: https://nmhu.zoom.us/j/682767320
Donnelly Reading Group
An upcoming reading group at New Mexico Highlands will explore the interaction between and among forest and human communities.
The free book discussions are from 6 – 7 p.m. in Donnelly Library, 802 National Ave., on these dates:
- February 26 – The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed by John Vaillant
- March 26 – The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate –Discoveries from A Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
- April 23 – The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan
April Kent, a Donnelly librarian and Head of Public Services, coordinates the library’s reading groups. Kyle Rose, a Highlands University forestry professor, will lead the Forest Communities reading group.
“The reading groups are informal, and I encourage people to join the discussion whenever they can,” Kent said. “At Donnelly we offer free library cards to area residents. All the books are available at the library.”
For more information, contact April at 505-454-3139, ajkent@nmhu.edu, or visit the library.
Previous Library Events
Wednesday, October 10 at 6 p.m. join us in Donnelly Library or via ZOOM for a panel discussion on the Spanish-Language Press in New Mexico.
To join the ZOOM session, use the following link URL: https://nmhu.zoom.us/j/252292271
October 19 at 2:00: Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser
Entering Magical Worlds: A Reading and Discussion Group
Join us @ Donnelly Library for a reading and discussion series led by local scholar Donna Woodford-Gormley. This reading group will feature lively discussion of notable and award winning books.
| September 27, 2018 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling |
| October 25, 2018 | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis |
| November 29, 2018 | Coraline by Neil Gaiman |
All discussions will begin at 12:00 pm (noon) in Donnelly Library at 802 National Ave. Copies of the books are available from Donnelly Library. Donna Woodford-Gormley, professor of English at Highlands University, will lead a discussion of the book at each session. The book group participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to the discussion. Donnelly Library will provide tea and dessert.
If you will be joining us online, please use this link: https://nmhu.zoom.us/j/978289673
For more information and to register for the reading program stop by the library, call 505-454-3139, or e-mail ajkent@nmhu.edu. This program is free and open to the public.
Read more about the books and the reading group here.
Homecoming Activities in the Library
Join us Thursday at 2:00 for the re-dedication of the art niche, gift of the Class of 1966. We’ll also have cake to celebrate the library’s 50th birthday!
We invite all past and present library work studies to our open house, Friday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Come share your memories of working in the library