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Celebrate 45 years of foundational support for Santa Fe
As the Santa Fe Community Foundation marks its 45th anniversary and the 40th annual Piñon Awards, our President & CEO Christopher Goett reflects on the people, partnerships, and long-term investments that have shaped the Foundation, and what it means to build for generations to come.
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Celebrate 45 years of foundational support for Santa Fe
As the Santa Fe Community Foundation marks its 45th anniversary and the 40th annual Piñon Awards, our President & CEO Christopher Goett reflects on the people, partnerships, and long-term investments that have shaped the Foundation, and what it means to build for generations to come.
Community Matters: Human Rights Alliance
On this episode of Community Matters, we celebrate the Human Rights Alliance, recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2026 Courageous Innovation Piñon Award. Host Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Executive Director Kevin Bowen about HRA’s growing year-round work to support LGBTQ+ communities and how all of us can help foster a more inclusive and connected northern New Mexico.
The Art of Generosity: New Mexico Acequia Association
The latest feature of our editorial series with Table Magazine shines light on New Mexico Acequia Association, a nonprofit that protects water rights, preserves cultural heritage, and promotes sustainable land and water practices across New Mexico.
Collins Lake Autism Center
Collins Lake Autism Center is creating new ways for students to learn and thrive through nature-based education at Collins Lake Ranch. By combining outdoor exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning, the organization is expanding educational opportunities for students across Mora County.
Announcing 40th Annual Piñon Awards Honorees
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of its 40th Annual Piñon Awards: Española Humane, Human Rights Alliance, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, and Resolve. Presented annually since 1987, the Piñon Awards are among northern New Mexico's most prestigious recognitions of nonprofit excellence.
Community Matters: Education, Youth & Lifelong Learning
Learning doesn't stop when we leave the classroom. On this episode of Community Matters, host Sandra Session-Robertson sits down with Dave Warren of the El Rito Public Library to explore how rural libraries support lifelong learning, preserve northern New Mexico's cultural heritage, and serve as vital community hubs. Together, they discuss the importance of investing in these trusted institutions and the role they play in expanding educational opportunities for people of all ages.
