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Poet Laureate

  • Lauren Camp, New Mexico poet laureate 2022-2025
    Local News
    New Mexico poet laureate will use $50,000 award to help communities write poetry
    Mia Casas
    Last week the Academy of American Poets announced it is awarding a $1 million to the 23 Poet Laureates around the country. Each poet will receive $50,000 to put towards programs in their community.Lauren Camp has been New Mexico's poet laureate since 2022, but it took time for her to find her way to poetry. Now she wants to help others find that path as well. She spoke with KUNM about her plans.