Welcome to the Madrid Cultural Projects
The Madrid Cultural Projects is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the revival of Madrid as a historical treasure of New Mexico. The town of Madrid, located approximately 25 miles south of Santa Fe, has a history that goes back to the mid 1800s and includes the coal mining days of the 1920s and 1930s.
Madrid's historical treasures include the Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark which was one of the first lighted ballparks in North America, thanks to the help of Thomas Edison, the New Deal and the Madrid Employee's Club. Madrid's streets are still lined with Miners shacks and fine homes, purchased out of the Sears catalog and brought in by train.
Few towns in New Mexico have as rich a history as Madrid. Today Madrid is a thriving arts and music community. The mission of the Madrid Cultural Projects is to preserve Madrid's historic treasures and support cultural events and education.
Madrid is located along HWY 14, the Turquoise Trail between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. The Madrid Cultural Projects office and store "Resources" is located at 2876 Madrid, NM 87010 (505)471-9244.
2011 Accomplishments and Events
- Sponsored the Memorial Day Ballpark Grandstand Opening
- Managed the Madrid Food Depot (weekly food distribution for Madrid and Cerrilllos residence)
- Launched a new website
- Took ownership of Resources - The MCP resale shop
- Sponsored Mad World a day of Music and Cultural Activities
- Sponsored Gypsy Festival
- Supported the Community Garden 2011 with water distribution
- Managed the Madrid Treasures Auction fund raiser
- Launched the Madrid Miners Club for Fund Raising
- Supported and managed the Halloween Kids and Pets Promenade and Party
- Decorated the Ballpark for Christmas and lit Little Boy Blue after 70 years of darkness
- Organized the Christmas Toy and Food Drive (Delivered toys to 21 children in Madrid and Cerrillos)
- Launched the Ballpark remodeling committee with the Madrid Landowners Association
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 26th, 5:30-6:30, Ballpark Planning MLA/MCP Committee Meeting
Madrid Fire Department
February 5th, 10am - 12pm Annual MCP Meeting and Elections
Johnson's of Madrid Gallery, 2843 Hwy 14, Madrid, NM (505)471.1054
The February meeting includes the election of officers and the review of Committees. Please consider joining in any capacity. We have lots to do in 2012 and will need the help.
March 30 through April 1, Madrid Spring Cleaning Day
The Madrid Landowners will be covering the cost of a dumpster. Bring you unwanted items to the ballpark parking lot for disposal.
Sunday, April 22nd, Madrid Arts Festival and Earth Day and Centennial Celebration
Earth Day Co-Founder and former US Congressman Pete McCloskey will be sponsoring and speaking at this event. Elementary and Middle School children will participate in a Historic Art competition to win prize money. Local artisit work will be on display as well as a baseball game, music and food.
