Receiving this reaccreditation means the museum continues to meet national standards and best practices.
Source: NM Department of Cultural Affairs
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LAS CRUCES, NM — In the last year, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM) staff has conducted a self-study, made improvements, and hosted a site visit and peer review by the American Alliance of Museums Accreditation (AAM) Commission. After an extensive review of the museum, the commission announced the NMFRHM was awarded the reaccreditation in early spring.
“Reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums is a significant accomplishment for the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum,” Interim Director Steve Loring said. “This reflects the excellent work done by our staff and volunteers who truly care about the museum.”
Receiving this reaccreditation means the museum continues to meet national standards and best practices. NMFRHM remains a member of a community of institutions chose to hold themselves publicly accountable to excellence. The reaccreditation also confirms that the museum “has proven good stewardship of its resources held in the public trust and is committed to a philosophy of continuous institutional growth,” as stated in the award letter.
“The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum continues to be a vital and mission-driven institution,” Lisa Tremper Hanover, chair of the accreditation commission, wrote in the award letter. “Its exhibitions, public programming, and community engagement efforts are strong, authentic, and aligned with its public service role. We commend its exemplary practices, especially its government relations and volunteer management.”
Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, roughly 1,100 are currently accredited. NMFRHM is one of only 26 museums accredited in New Mexico and has been accredited since 2015. All museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain accredited status. Learn more about AAM at aam-us.org.
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