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NHCC reopens to the public as work continues on Performing Arts Building
The National Hispanic Cultural Center is open again to the public.
The center was closed over the weekend after a vehicle crashed into the Roy E. Disney Performing Arts Center on Friday.
According to Zack Quintero, NHCC interim executive director, all programming is operating normally and events that were slated to take place in the NHCC’s Bank of America Theatre have been moved to the Albuquerque Journal Theatre and Wells Fargo Auditorium on the NHCC campus.
“The center is open and welcoming our community,” Quintero said. “All NHCC events will continue as planned while we begin construction and replace the doors. Our staff and team are grateful for the coordination and support among our local and state partners, and the continued public support we have received in serving our community.”
On Tuesday, contractors were seen repairing damage to the Performing Arts Building, which was limited to one location.
Work is expected to take a few weeks, though no completion date has been set, according to Quintero.
“The damage is still being assessed and no dollar amount has been set for repairs,” he said.
Quintero credited the NHCC staff for its quick response to the accident on Friday.
“The training and procedures came in handy in helping us secure the area after the accident,” Quintero said. “While there was damage to the building, no staff or visitors were hurt and we are grateful for the quick action of all involved.”
