ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — History will be made in New Mexico on Saturday as the National Hispanic Cultural Center hosts the first national Spanish spelling bee, education officials said.

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The Education Department said students in fourth through eighth grades will compete for the honor of being the first-ever champion.

The event is the culmination of state Spanish spelling competitions held earlier this year.

The national event in Albuquerque will feature 11 participants from 4 states, including New Mexico.

The competition begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.