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Community Matters host Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Russell Baker, Executive Director of NDI-New Mexico, about the impact of the organization's outreach program on students statewide, building community through their partnerships and performances, and their recent win of a 2022 Piñon Award, which recognizes excellence in northern New Mexico’s nonprofit sector.

While the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire is now controlled, families living along the burn scar in Mora and San Miguel Counties are left dealing with its devastating aftermath -- including extensive damage to their homes, property, and water systems. Members of our team recently visited Mora and San Miguel Counties to hear firsthand from impacted families and our Community Resiliency Fund nonprofit grantees on the ground.

Since 2004, Teatro Paraguas has presented close to 100 contemporary Latinx plays and plays by New Mexico playwrights, as well as poetry readings, flamenco concerts, children's theatre, workshops and community events such as our annual El Día de los Muertos celebration.

In close partnership with local education agencies, Performance Santa Fe’s three award-winning education programs — Field Trip Series, Arts for Life, and Masterclass Series — bring the vibrant world of music, dance, and theater to life for the young people of our community.

For Enterprise Bank & Trust and its Regional President, Dion Silva, the bank’s relationship with Growing Up New Mexico is fundamental to its mission of giving back to the community.

Mesa to Mesa brings people together to improve the health, safety, and security of low income homeowners in northern New Mexico by performing minor repairs to their homes, facilitating larger repairs, and providing home maintenance education.