On Oct. 10, Diana Ingalls Leyba received the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. A long-time artist and art gallery owner in Silver City, Ingalls Leyba began the Youth Mural project and still directs it along with other artists who lead the students in the construction of the mural.
NM Arts Commissioner Chair Nancy Cooper watches as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham presents to Diana Ingalls Leyba
Ingalls Leyba, center, excited to receive award from Cooper, left and governor, right