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From relief to recovery: Supporting community resilience after the fire
Four years after New Mexico’s largest wildfire, the question remains: what did we learn, and how do we prepare for the next one? In this op-ed for the Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO Christopher Goett, MSW reflects on the anniversary of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and what it revealed about community resilience, the power of trusted local relationships, and why long-term investment in preparedness matters.
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Community Matters: NDI New Mexico
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.
Wildfire Recovery: Our Recent Trips to Mora and San Miguel
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.
Performance Santa Fe
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.
Donor Perspective: Growing Up New Mexico’s Positive Impact
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.
Event Recap: Donor Appreciation Reception
Since our inception in 1981, the Santa Fe Community Foundation has been fortunate to partner with over 4,500 donors in driving positive change across northern New Mexico. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a Donor Appreciation Reception at the breathtaking Santa Fe Botanical Garden to express our gratitude.
Mesa to Mesa
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.