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.
The Art of Generosity: Forest Stewards Guild
The Art of Generosity — our editorial series with Table Magazine — shines light on the people and organizations strengthening communities across New Mexico. The latest feature spotlights Forest Stewards Guild, a Santa Fe-founded nonprofit celebrating 30 years of promoting responsible forest management across the United States.
New Mexico Acequia Association
Youth education and outreach are central to the work of the New Mexico Acequia Association. Through these programs, young people engage with their local acequias and build the skills to become future community leaders.
River Source
River Source supports people advancing watershed stewardship to create significant community engagement and long-lasting impacts for intergenerational learning and ecological restoration. We provide science and policy education and the building of watershed and climate resilience in New Mexico. Our goal is to be weavers, bringing together elders, youth, and land managers to spark action for caring for our water, forests, and land and leveraging the full potential of people working together.
