River Source
Caring for our water, forests, and land
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.
Participants in our programs provide feedback on the value of the experience. Based on responses to questions in the 2025 summer Watershed Academy and student surveys, we see from anonymous feedback that participants gained significant hard and soft skills. Key quotes include:
“I loved being able to connect with so many different people including my crew members and other professionals outside of River Source.”
“We were able to take care of the land for people that come after us, so this internship is a great way to do so.”
“Everything went very well during this internship. We did a lot of fun activities. I also liked my crew. We got along really well and had a lot of fun together.”
“I enjoyed working with different groups of people. It helped me learn more and gave me a good experience.”
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The Santa Fe Community Foundation invited its nonprofit partners to submit stories related to our April topic of Environment.
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.
The Art of Generosity: Bienvenidos Outreach
The Art of Generosity — our new editorial series with Table Magazine — shines light on the people and organizations strengthening communities across New Mexico. In this first story, we meet Susan Tarver of Bienvenidos Outreach, whose work reflects how compassion, connection, and everyday acts of generosity can help neighbors meet basic needs and build lasting support systems.
La Clínica del Pueblo de Río Arriba
La Clínica del Pueblo de Río Arriba has been a trusted healthcare provider in northern New Mexico for more than 50 years, ensuring families in rural and remote communities can access quality, culturally responsive care close to home. Serving as a primary source of care for infants, toddlers, and caregivers in Rio Arriba County, the clinic recently launched La Clínica Baby Essentials — a new “baby bank” offering essential supplies, parenting education, and infant health screenings.
