PUBLIC NOTICE
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY
GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION
(Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting)
The New Mexico Museum of Space History Governor’s Commission will conduct a Strategic Planning Session and their Regular Quarterly Meeting as follows on Friday, April 24, 2026:
- Strategic Planning Session (9:00am – 1:00pm; no formal action will be taken)
- Regular Quarterly Meeting (2:00pm – 5:00pm)
The NMMSH Governor’s Commission Strategic Planning Session and Regular Quarterly Meeting are open to the public and will be held in person at:
New Mexico Museum of Space History
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium – Front Classroom (First)
3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88310
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission is to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.
A copy of the draft agendas for the Strategic Planning Session and the Regular Quarterly Meeting shall be available at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meetings from the Museum in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Agendas will also be available on the Museum’s website (https://nmspacemuseum.org/events/list/) and the Department of Cultural Affairs website (https://www.newmexicoculture.org/about/boards-and-commissions/upcoming-board-meetings), whose office is located at 407 Galisteo, Suite 260, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact Angie Rathburn at (575) 437-2840 ext. 41107 or angie.rathburn@dca.nm.govat least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible.
Public documents, including the agendas and meeting minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. If a summary or other type of accessible format is needed or for any additional information or assistance, please direct requests to the contact person above.
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION
DRAFT AGENDA (Strategic Planning Session)
Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT (Strategic Planning Session)
at The New Mexico Museum of Space History
Front Classroom (First)
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium
3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo NM 88310
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and direct the development of the museum subject to the approval of the secretary of cultural affairs and to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.
- Call to Order – Ms. Norma Chairez-Hartell, Chair
- Introductions – Commission and Guests
- Strategic Work Session
- Discuss major themes from Framing Phase
- Explore strategic questions identified by Strategic Planning Committee
- Adjournment – Commission
Except for emergency matters, the Commission cannot take action on new business that is not on the posted agenda. New business requiring action will be added to the agenda for the next meeting of the Commission.
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION
DRAFT AGENDA (Regular Quarterly Meeting)
Friday, April 24, 2026
2:00 to 5:00 PM MDT (Regular Quarterly Meeting)
at The New Mexico Museum of Space History
Front Classroom (First)
Clyde Tombaugh Dome Theater & Planetarium
3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo NM 88310
The Mission of the New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH) Commission is to establish museum of space history policy and determine the mission and direct the development of the museum subject to the approval of the secretary of cultural affairs and to provide direction, advice, and support to the Director of the Museum in the maintenance and operation of the Museum and its activities.
- Call to Order – Ms. Norma Chairez-Hartell, Chair
- Introductions – Commission and Guests
- Action: Approve agenda for the April 24, 2026 Meeting – Commission
- Action: Approve minutes from the February 27, 2026 Special Meeting – Commission
- Department of Cultural Affairs Report – TBD
- Commission Chair Report – Ms. Norma Chairez-Hartell
- Division Director’s Report – Karen Kincaid Brady
- Report on Collections – Brianna Buller
- Report on Educational Programs – Michael Shinabery
- International Space Hall of Fame Foundation Report – Cathy Harper,
- 2026 Induction Report
- Announcements – General call for upcoming activities of interest to the Museum
- Action: Confirm/Establish Dates and Places of Upcoming Meetings – Commission
- Friday July 31, 2026 (Alamogordo, NM, at NMMSH)
- Friday October 30, 2026 (Santa Fe, NM)
- Friday, January 29, 2027 (Alamogordo, NM, at NMMSH)
- Adjournment – Commission
Except for emergency matters, the Commission cannot take action on new business that is not on the posted agenda. New business requiring action will be added to the agenda for the next meeting of the Commission.