University of New Mexico honoring Rudolfo Anaya with lecture

The lecture was created through a donation from the Pastura, New Mexico-born author who also founded the school's creative writing program.

Despite the popularity of "Bless Me, Ultima" on college campuses throughout the years, the novel was banned in some Arizona schools after a campaign by some who said the book promoted the overthrow of the federal government.

University of New Mexico English professor Bernadine Hernandez said the school was proud to host the lecture series after Anaya's recognition by Obama.