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About Us

Mission Statement

The Madrid Cultural Projects (MCP) is a 501 (c) (3) organization, with a mission to preserve and protect Madrid’s historical structures and foster cultural projects, which support and promote community, provide for art, recreation and education, encourage youth projects and enhance the economic viability of our historic town.

Madrid Cultural Projects was conceived in a local coffee shop in Madrid by three women with a vision of saving the Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark stadium from further degradation. The Madrid Cultural Projects, Inc. is dedicated to the renovation and restoration of the Oscar Huber Ballpark. All donations to the MCP are tax deductible.

Membership

Membership in the MCP is open to anyone involved with the community of Madrid, NM.  There are no dues and all work is voluntary.  Come to a meeting and let the secretary know you want to be a member and give her your email address.  If you do not have email please check this web site for meeting dates, monthly agendas and minutes of previous meetings.

Officers

President: Steve Shepherd 780-0220, esteban69@prodigy.net
Vice President: Dale Edwards 424-3913, daleedwards@q.com
Secretary: Denise Jones 474-5533 madriddensie@q.com
Treasurer: Tamera Stewart 424-0882, tamjstewart@yahoo.com

COMMITTEES

Most of the work of the MCP is accomplished by committees. These committees meet separately and generally report their results to the monthly meetings.


2010 Committees: Community Garden, Food Depot, Ballpark Management Committee, Historical, Playground, MLA Liaison, Events, Fund Raising,

Community Garden Committee

Duties:
1. Coordinating planting, watering & maintenance of the community garden.

Committee Chair: Mark Bremer

Committee Members: 
Carl Hansen,
Amanda Bramble,
Eliane Allegre 474-0033, elianeallegre@glenneff.com
Lucille Zimmerman 473-1049, lucewheel@comcast.net
Joyce Roetter 474-4338, jrinmadrid@aol.com 
Maya Wright 474-4338, jrinmadrid@aol.com
Leo Stewart (via Tamara Stewart) 424-0882, tamjstewart@yahoo.com

Food Depot Committee

Duties:
1. Weekly pick-up and distribution of food. Filing quarterly reports.

Committee Chair: Gail Snyder

Committee Members: 
Eliane Allegre 474-0033, elianeallegre@glenneff.com
Stacey Yeats,
Mark Bremer

Ballpark Management Committee (Co-committee with the MLA)

Duties:
1. General maintenance of the field, parking lot, playground, plants, water tank, lighting, toilets & trash.
2. Event co-ordination
3. Steering committee for renovations.

Committee Chair: Mike Wright

Committee Members:
Chris Bodei,
Casey Duncan,
Frank Pachelli,
Matt French,
Nina Valenzuela,
Mark Bremer,
Nancy Hanna 438-4232, nancyjeannehanna@yahoo.com
Tamara Stewart 424-0882, tamjstewart@yahoo.com
Glenn Neff 474-0033, glenneff@glenneff.com

Historical Committee

Duties:
1. Archival & preservation of Madrid's historical memorabilia. Communication of history and events to appropriate channels.

Committee Chair: Diana Johnson

Committee Members: Andy Bramble
Walking Tour Co-ordination: Susan Fitzgerald 350-6892, fitzson@comcast.net
Digital Editing: Bruce McIntosh 690-8178, brucemcintosh@gmail.com
 

The Historical Society is responsible for maintaining historical documents that include letters, photos, newspaper articles and artifacts relevant to the significant cultural history associated with the mining era of years ago. A contact mailing database is being developed to maintain contact with former residents and employees of the mining camp. Each July 4th Old Timers Reunion is held at the Ballpark to celebrate memories and share stories with young and old.

Playground Committee

Duties:
1. Coordinating installation of new equipment and general maintenance of equipment and surrounding area. 

Committee Chair: Bethany Forloney

Committee Members: 
Nina Valenzuela
Tamara Stewart 424-0882, tamjstewart@yahoo.com
Nancy Hanna 438-4232, nancyjeannehanna@yahoo.com
Clinton Anderson 424-4411 crga@sysmatrix.net
Mike Wright 438-4146, mwinmadrid@aol.com

The Playground Committee is responsible for improving the playground area of the Ballpark. Recent additions in 2004 include a full size four-person adult swing set and a picnic table and a slide in 2005. Funds for the playground are obtained from fundraising events conducted at the Ballpark throughout the year.

MLA Liaison Committee

Duties:
1. Quarterly meetings, or as needed, for enhanced communication between the MCP and the MLA.

Committee Chair: Steve Shepherd 780-0220, esteban69@prodigy.net

Committee Members and contact information: 
Dale Edwards 424-3913, daleedwards@q.com
Tamara Stewart 424-0882, tamjstewart@yahoo.com
Denise Jones 474-5533 madriddensie@q.com

Events Committee

Duties:
1. Raising funds through various channels such as the sale of goods or sponsorship of events. 

Committee Chair: Rotating per event

Fund Raising Committee

Duties: 1. Raising funds through various channels such as the sale of goods or sponsorship of events.

Committee Chair: Rotating per event

Committee Members:  
Mark Bremer markdb_2001@yahoo.com
Diana Johnson 471-1040, djofm@yahoo.com,
Denise Jones 474-5533 madriddensie@q.com
Bruce McIntosh 690-8178 brucemcintosh@gmail.com



GRANT PROPOSALS

The Madrid Cultural Projects, in collaboration with the Turquoise Trail Association and the Madrid Landowner's Association, made a request in January 2004 for National Scenic Byways Funding (Project #SB-2005-NM-51622) for eco-friendly waterless restrooms, public parking facilities, and an interpretive display. The grant was awarded in June 2006 for a total of $84,100.00. The project matching share is $16,820.00 for a total amount of $100,920.00. The purpose of the grant agreement is to construct public restroom facilities, improve parking, and develop an outdoor interpretive display.

The toilets have been constructed and opened in 2009.  An informational kiosk is currently being constructed and will complete the project and grant.

Meetings

The Madrid Cultural Projects meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. Check the events page for current location of next scheduled meeting. You can also view the minutes from previous meetings.

CONTACT US

info@madridculturalprojects.org

MADRID CULTURAL PROJECTS, INC.

P. O. BOX 713

CERRILLOS, NM 87010

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