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Community Matters: Environment & Land Stewardship
On this episode, we're joined by Mark Allison of New Mexico Wild to explore the importance of protecting New Mexico’s public lands and waters. From the role these shared landscapes play in our culture, economy, and quality of life to threats like climate change, federal policy shifts, impacts to Chaco Canyon, and the proposed Terrero Mine in the Upper Pecos watershed, we explore what’s at stake — and how community members can take action to help protect the places that define northern New Mexico.
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Reel Fathers
Reel Fathers supports fathers, youth, and families in building strong, vital relationships. Last year, the Santa Fe-based nonprofit served over 700 youth in four schools with an engaging program that featured expressive writing and visual art.
Community Matters: Collins Lake Ranch
In this episode of Community Matters, we speak with Steve Smaby, founder of Collins Lake Ranch. Located in Mora County, the beautiful and tranquil 300-acre ranch uses the power of nature to create meaningful opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and provide outdoor education programs for local youth.
Strengthening Rural Communities in Northern New Mexico: Libraries, Community Centers, and Resilience
The remote nature of northern New Mexico's rural towns and hamlets create unique challenges for their residents, including access to education, health, and economic opportunity. Local libraries and community centers are often the best place for residents to take advantage of essential services.
Announcing 2023 Piñon Awards Recipients
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is delighted to announce the winners of its 2023 Piñon Awards, a prestigious recognition of excellence within northern New Mexico’s nonprofit sector.
NMCEH Announces Two New Positions for Achieving Functional Zero Homelessness
New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness announces two newly created critical positions for achieving functional zero homelessness in Santa Fe County. The Thornburg Foundation, Anchorum St. Vincent, Community Solutions, and Santa Fe Community Foundation provided a three year funding commitment totaling $593,400 for the two positions with the goal of Santa Fe County achieving functional zero homelessness by 2026.
Community Matters: Alex Hanna
In this episode of Community Matters, Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Alex Hanna about his longtime LGBTQ+ advocacy work in New Mexico, including his fight for the legalization of same-sex marriage, his history of volunteering with the Envision Fund, and his recent pledge of support for future generations of LGBTQ+ New Mexicans through a legacy gift.
