Las Cruces-based poet Connie Voisine has been a professor of poetry at New Mexico State University since 2001.She has published several books of poetry and earned honors such as a Guggenheim Fellowship. Last month she was among seven recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, which recognized her poetry, teaching, and role in elevating the literary arts across New Mexico. Scott Brocato recently spoke with her about the honor.

Scott Brocato:

Connie, you're no stranger to honors for your work. They include Guggenheim and Fulbright Fellowships, an award from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs in 2001 for “Cathedral of the North,” your poetry collection. What is special to you about the recent Governor's Arts Award?

Connie Voisine:

You know, I realized

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