Currently this fund is dedicated to research on cultural heritage sites with the Comunidad Indígena of Nuevo Parangaricutiro (A Native American -- Purépecha community). This project involves identification of cultural heritage sites, archaeological excavation, protection of cultural heritage sites, preservation of artifacts and public education. Research will continue to be focus on the study of Prehispanic cliff paintings in an ancient caldera. See the project file to virtually explore the paintings from this site.

This project has received start-up funding from The Committee for Research and Exploration (National Geographic), The Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies (FAMSI), and the Foundation for Cultural Exploration. Currently, MEXECRI is working in partnership with Central Washington University (Dr. Steven Hackenberger) and The University of Connecticut. MEXECRI works with the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) in all projects. We depend upon public support in order to continue this research.

This year's project will focus on the creation and implementation of a community cultural heritage museum in Nuevo Parangaricutiro. See brochure.