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NMBA member Carla Chung Mattix has written a new book, National Parks and the Supreme Court: Groundbreaking Legal Battles (University of Nevada Press, America’s National Parks Series, August 11, 2026). The book examines five pivotal cases about the Supreme Court’s influence on national parks. Carla provided legal advice to the National Park Service for twenty-five years. Collected Works Bookstore hosted her book launch on August 18, 2026.
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U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze talks about the importance of New Mexico Book Association gala in Santa Fe to raise funds to support books and authors in the state. The gala is from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe Las Campanas, Club Room. 

Susan Morée:
Arthur, it's so exciting to be able to talk to the 25th U.S. Poet Laureate. Tell us about the New Mexico Book Association, where you're going to be a special guest.
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193 poets. 366 days. One state.

​This long-awaited anthology of New Mexico poetry is finally here. It officially comes out on September 15—but we are celebrating early.
We invite you to join us for a slate of incredible readings featuring some of the greatest poets in the state, alongside debut poets and other acclaimed writers publishing their poetry for the first time.
Can’t make a reading in person? You can still preorder your copy now, and we will ship it well before the publication date. It’s your own personal sneak peek.
Albuquerque. Santa Fe. El Rito. Details below for all of these—beginning next week on August 13 and 15.

First, though, check out the contributor list. Holy smokes, pinch us.

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