Conservation Voters New Mexico
Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM - a 501(c)4 organization),and CVNM Education Fund (a 501(c)3 organization) are a family of nonprofit organizations headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their vision is for New Mexicans to thrive in just, resilient communities where conservation and cultural values guide decision-makers and public policies.
CVNM connects the people of New Mexico to their political power by mobilizing voters, winning elections, holding elected officials accountable, and advancing responsible public policies.
CVNM’s impact is felt across the state in its work to protect democracy and address the climate
crisis. CVNM supports and endorses pro-conservation candidates running for office in New Mexico and tracks their environmental voting records with the CVNM Conservation Scorecard. CVNM works in collaboration with social justice and community allies to develop and advocate on policies that protect our air, land, water, wildlife, and communities.
CVNM Education Fund makes its impact in working closely with social justice allies and communities to provide civic engagement opportunities, inform public policy work, and amplify the voices and stories about issues affecting our air, land, water, and wildlife.
Umoja ABQ
Founded by refugee leader Chantal Muhumure, Umoja ABQ empowers refugee and immigrant women with the education, resources, and support they need to build self-sufficient, thriving lives. Through programs ranging from financial literacy and driver's education to maternal health and workforce development, Umoja ABQ is helping families create new opportunities and stronger futures in New Mexico.
LGBTQ Grant County
With support from the Envision Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation, LGBTQ Grant County is strengthening its foundation and expanding year-round programming for LGBTQ+ youth, elders, and allies in rural southwest New Mexico.
Black Men Flower Project
Black Men Flower Project uses flowers as a tool for connection, affirmation, and community-building. In a society that has unnecessarily gendered expressions of care and beauty, even something as natural as flowers can feel off-limits to men. By placing flowers directly into the hands of Black men, the nonprofit challenges those assumptions and create new social permissions for vulnerability, gratitude, and brotherhood.
