Written by: Elisabeth “Lisa” Jennings Executive Director, Animal Protection New Mexico Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) is a woman-led organization with a significant percentage of its staff and board identifying as “female.” This demographic mirrors the national composition of animal protection advocates who are predominantly women. My mother was and my father is very strong-willed and […]
While the state began its Official Scenic Historic Markers program in 1935 to encourage tourism, seven decades later, with nearly 500 markers in place, women were still barely a footnote in 2005. Today, thanks to the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program, a fiscally sponsored organization of NMCF, 120 women are now recognized on over […]
When asked if I would write this piece for New Mexico Community Foundation’s March e-newsletter on Women’s History Month, I paused and thought, “Why me”? Upon further reflection, it occurred to me that my Mom, who passed at the age of 96 in 2020, was a self-defined “Women’s Libber” back in the 1960’s when she […]
Loaves and Fishes Community Development Corporation, serving the Chaves County communities of Dexter, Hagerman, and Lake Arthur, believes that sharing the basic needs of life is an act of love. And, in their eyes, healthy communities can only be achieved when all of its citizens have access to basic needs including clothing, shelter, education, employment, […]
From the Investment Committee: Sharing the Gift of Stock NMCF is fortunate to have volunteers who are knowledgeable in their field and willing to share their expertise with us. Recently, Investment Committee Chair, David Bruner, a financial consultant in Albuquerque, shared some helpful advice: “Generally speaking, it is more advantageous to donate appreciated stock rather […]
Sharing Time, a Labor of Love: Patricio Guerrerortiz Patricio Guerrerortiz, is an NMCF board member and a very proud parent to four adult children (Tatyana, Nadya, Diego and Gabriela). He says his daughters have given him the joy of grandparenting six children and one on the way (Liam 17, Lucas 12, Yesenia 8, Oliver 6, […]
For the Love of Music – Opus OP Arts and Education Projects Image above: Oliver Prezant and the Opus OP Trio (Carla Kountoupes, violin, Jerry Weimer, clarinet, Katie Harlow, cello) interpreting Wall With Mirror (2022) by Mary Vernon (photo credit: Video Magic) Opus OP Arts and Education Projects, a fiscally sponsored project of New Mexico Community Foundation, provides […]
Letter from the President – February, 2026 With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, I find myself thinking about love—and about the deep spirit of generosity and kindness that connects us as humans. It also leads me to reflect on philanthropy and its true meaning. The word philanthropy comes from the Greek roots philein or philos (to love) and anthropos (humankind), literally meaning “love of humanity.” At […]
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Fundholder Spotlight – New Mexico First Legacy Fund With the closure of New Mexico First in 2025, a 38-year tradition of civic engagement found new life through NMPBS, which received the organization’s remaining resources to continue its mission. Founded in 1986, New Mexico First was renowned for its research-driven, bipartisan town halls that brought hundreds […]
