New Mexico Poetry.com

A New Site for New Mexico Poets

New Mexico Poetry and Writing Groups.

Please support this site by donating and /or purchasing some of the merchandise from the links below. This site is presented by Steven Robert Heine. Heine is a disabled poet in his 70's. He was crippled in a fall several years ago and suffered a stroke in 2023. Your support will help cover costs of this site and provide more frequent updates.

• 1 ) New Mexico Poet Laureate Link.

New Mexico State Poet LaureateHistory: Senate Bill 536 of the New Mexico State Legislature was signed into law by the Governor on April 5th, 2019. The bill created the position of New Mexico State Poet Laureate and allocated money to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs to support expenses of the position. The State Poet Laureates travel throughout the State, promoting poetry, literacy and reading. They do this through public appearances, making speeches and attending conferences. Most State Poet Laureates serve two year terms, that can be renewed. It takes a lot of energy and commitment to be a State Poet Laureate.
Breaking News!
New Mexico's first State Poet Laureate is:
Levi Romero.
Levi was born in Dixon, New Mexico. He attended the University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and later a Masters degree of Architecture. He is currently a professor at the University of New Mexico. The above link is to Wikipedia.

• 2) New Mexico Arts Commission.

The New Mexico Arts Commission is a great resource for writers and poets in New Mexico. The Commission provides grants to writers and writing groups, as well as information on publications and arts events in New Mexico.

• 3) Poetry Out Loud.

“For the past 14 years more than 12,000 high school students across New Mexico have participated in the Poetry Out Loud State recitation competitions, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Poetry Foundation. New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, invites your high school to participate. “
Poetry Out Loud is a wonderful program for students. The program helps the develop Stage and speaking skills, confidence and a love of poetry. Poetry really needs to be spoken to truly be enjoyed. Please show your support for this important project in New Mexico.
If your high school is not yet involved, contact the Arts Commission to learn how to get involved.

• 4) New Mexico Literary Arts.

The Poetry Society of Colorado provides workshops and poetry contests for Colorado poets. The PSC was established in 1921 and provides events both online through Zoom and when possible at: Peebles, 909 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214. Yearly membership dues are: $30.00. More information is available on the link above.

• 5) The New Mexico State Poetry Society.

The New Mexico Poetry State Poetry Society provides support and resources for poets in all parts of New Mexico. NMSPS has chartered eight chapters; they are: the Albuquerque Chapter, High Prairie Poets (Roswell), Rio Grande Valencia Poets (Belen/Los Lunas area), Rio Abajo Poets (Socorro area), Walking Rain Chapter (Taos), Bosque Poets (Corrales/Rio Rancho), Santa Fe Poetry Trails, and Turtleback Mountain Poets. A chapter is forming in the Las Cruces/Mesilla. If your New Mexico poetry group would like to become a chapter, contact the New Mexico Poetry Society for information.

• 6) The New Mexico Poetry Center.

The New Mexico Poetry Center is a project being developed by The New Mexico State Library. Please see the State Library link above for updates and programs.

• 7) Poets' Picnic.

Many years, the City of Albuquerque hosts a day of music, artists and poets in an event known as The Poets Picnic. Poets Picnic is a wonderful cultural event and you can look forward to future events, when times allow. See the site for updates.

• 8) ABQ Poet-Heart.

ABQ Poet-Heart is impressive Meetup group in Albuquerque has more than 1,000 members. They appear to be approaching poetry the way it should be approached. They embrace all genres of poetry and encourage poetry readings as well as writing poetry. A calendar of events is available on the link above.

• 9) The Sante Fe Writers Group.

The Sante Fe Writers Group is a group that promotes writing and storytelling. Look to the link above for updates, when they become available.&&&&&&&&&
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About the author: Steven Robert Heine is an American poet and author. He has spent much of his life supporting poetry projects and events. He is the author of 8 volumes of poetry. In 2011 he was seriously injured in a fall that left him in great pain and almost unable to walk. He suffered a stroke in 2023. Heine receives no disability and relies on a small pension and retirement income. He is no longer able to make public appearances.
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This site is provided as a service to the poets of New Mexico.

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Steven Robert Heine is a West Coast poet & author. He has traveled extensively through the United States including a number of trips to New Mexico. He has spent his life promoting poetry; serving as founder for many poetry contests. He is the author of fifteen books, including poetry, history and his own short auto-biographies. His books can be found on Ebay, Amazon and Amazon KIndle.
Heine was crippled in a fall in 2011 and now makes very few public appearances.Email to: Native Publishing at: [email protected]