This month, New Mexico Community Foundation is proud to feature Free Indian Market, a fiscally sponsored organization whose work reflects a long-standing commitment at NMCF: supporting Indigenous-led, Indigenous-serving projects that strengthen culture, community and self-determination across New Mexico. Free Indian Market produces an annual free Native art show in Santa Fe, creating a welcoming space […]

When Amy Miller thinks about rural New Mexico, she thinks first of home, family, and the communities that shaped her. A member of the New Mexico Community Foundation Board of Trustees since 2025, Amy recently made a generous donation to NMCF’s Thriving Rural campaign—an expression of both gratitude and commitment to the places and people […]

As a Donor Advised Fundholder at New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF), Stuart Bluestone has found a meaningful way to support the causes and communities that matter most to him. His giving reflects a lifelong commitment to justice, environments and the well-being of people across New Mexico. “I feel fortunate to be in a position to […]

I recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary at New Mexico Community Foundation. It is because of this work that I’ve had the honor of getting to know so many communities throughout our beautiful state.    One of the things I’ve valued about this foundation is its commitment to support and grant to rural areas. I’m proud to say that in 2025, NMCF disbursed […]

Occasionally, one is afforded the opportunity to help guide the future of a philanthropic organization—setting priorities and determining where its resources and efforts can have lasting impact. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of being part of that important work at NMCF. It is a responsibility I embrace with great care, recognizing the many factors that must be thoughtfully […]

Grantee Spotlight – The Birthing Tree For many parents, knowing they have someone by their side during pregnancy and childbirth can provide a profound sense of relief. A trained doula can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and isolated and feeling supported and cared for throughout the journey of birth. In communities across Northern New […]

Nick Derda is the new Grants Coordinator for the New Mexico Congressional Delegation and is housed in Senator Heinrich’s Office. Nick’s role is to help organizations with letters of support for federal grant applications, support grant searches, and disseminate a weekly grants newsletter with new federal grant opportunities. Nick is based in Albuquerque and welcomes you or your grantees […]

Fundholder Spotlight – The Sheffield Future Heritage Fund Anna Sheffield is a world-renowned artist who creates jewelry that is elegant, irreverent, and truly original. Anna’s earliest memories are of life in Northern New Mexico, among the splendid high desert environs and the Native American cultures of the Four Corners area. Anna’s childhood in the Southwest […]

Spring is in the air. A time of renewal and rebirth. One of my favorite things to witness is the fresh, new green leaves reemerging on cottonwood trees as they awaken from their winter slumber. That green is so vibrant and clean, shimmering in the sun, quietly announcing that a new season has arrived. All […]

RELAY Santa Fe, a fiscally sponsored organization of NMCF, is a flexible creative space that provides accessible opportunities for artists, makers, and audiences to create, exhibit, and collaborate. By bridging traditional and emerging practices, RELAY cultivates dialogue, innovation, and growth within Santa Fe’s evolving creative ecosystem. With a mission to explore vibrant exhibitions, RELAY Santa […]