The New Mexico State University Museum has opened “Corn Mother: Her Story in the Southwest,” at NMSU’s Kent Hall.
The exhibit, curated by Sabrina Gonzalez, a graduate student pursuing a master of arts in NMSU’s anthropology program, explores the deep cultural and historical significance of corn in Indigenous communities of the Southwest. It highlights corn’s role as a symbol of sustenance, resilience and spiritual connection, emphasizing how the crop has influenced traditions, ceremonies and daily life for centuries.
The University Museum welcomes visitors from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with free admission.
