The New Mexico Wildlife Federation is sounding alarms over the recent election of Richard Stump to chair the New Mexico Game Commission, relayed in a story by reporter Scott Wyland
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The conflict between the construction of the Vladem Contemporary Art Museum and the preservation of the “Multicultural” mural by Gilberto Guzman would appear to be specious, since they both share the same goal, namely to honor and maintain the sources of multi-ethnic New Mexican artists. These artists can be Native American, Hispano or Anglo. Their art can be murals, sculptures, paintings, photographs, pottery, weaving.
Please note that the motto of the New Mexico Museum of Art is “to bring the art of the world to New Mexico and the art of New Mexico to the world.”
The purpose of the Vladem Contemporary is not to provide publicity for its donors, who did not seek naming rights, but rather were offered this recognition. Their intention has been to provide a vibrant destination for artists and the viewing public.