About Us

HISTORY, MISSION & VISION OF MLK COMMISSION

History – The New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is a state agency created by the legislature of the state of New Mexico, pursuant to NMSA 1978, 28-19-1 through – 4 (1991). Enacted by the Legislature of the State of New Mexico in 1991, the New Mexico Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission was created to develop, promote, coordinate and review statewide plans and activities for the annual commemoration and celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mission

Mission – To promote Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy on human rights, equality, nonviolence, social change and unity/interconnectedness to the people of New Mexico through remembrance, celebration and action.

Vision

Vision – To create a stronger network of community organizations by:
• Collaboration – Assisting organizations and groups who are committed to providing community programs that promote Dr. King’s principles and

Philosophies

  • Coordination – Developing a harmonized relationships with other MLK affiliates whose mission statements are parallel to the Commission’s.
  • Cooperation – Investing resources strategically in organizations which strive to enhance participation and planning of MLK community activities and programs.

THE DREAM LIVES ON!

       Our Purpose:
  • To develop and submit to the governor and the legislature recommendations for specific commemorative activities to be undertaken by the state for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:
  • To develop and acquire interpretive materials and publications on the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr’s work and develop a commemorative program for state employees, school children and the general public.
  • To coordinate state plans and activities with federal plans and activities for the commemoration and celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday:
  • To develop, with other agencies of the state, an interpretive program that explores the historical, social, political and cultural themes associated with the life and works of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
  • To create a process to facilitate the implementation of the master plan project and other recommendations made by the commission:
  • To prepare and provide to the general public advice, assistance and information on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday activities recommended by the commission:
  • To submit other studies, reports and recommendations to the governor and the legislature as are necessary with respect to activities for the continued commemoration and celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr: and
  • To accept endowments and bequests for the Martin Luther King, Jr. fund.