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- Searchlight New Mexico: Shining a Light on Healthcare in NM
Searchlight New Mexico is bringing critical attention to a state grappling with severe healthcare challenges. With multiple counties designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas, thousands of families lack reliable access to medical care. Maternity wards have closed, rural hospitals are fighting to stay open, and the state’s population faces daunting obstacles to receiving essential care. The Mission Searchlight New Mexico , a nonprofit investigative news organization , has built its reputation on highlighting the challenges facing New Mexicans, including poverty, education gaps, and healthcare inequities. Through its reporting, Searchlight ensures that marginalized voices are heard and that the stories of those most affected by systemic issues reach the desks of policymakers and advocates. “Our goal is to create work that prompts serious policy discussions across the state of New Mexico and inspires tangible and positive change” said Executive Editor Alex Heard . A Focus on Maternal Health and Healthcare Access Supported by a three-year commitment from Con Alma Health Foundation, one of the topics Searchlight has zeroed in on is the healthcare crisis. Access is a persistent challenge in New Mexico, a state where 32 out of 33 counties are designated Health Professional Shortage Areas . With the closure of maternity wards in multiple hospitals and ongoing barriers to care for rural and immigrant populations, the need for solutions has never been more urgent. Searchlight is tackling these issues head-on, using investigative journalism to inspire action and advocate for systemic change. “When we commit our time and resources to a major project, it is with the expectation that our work will make a difference in the lives of New Mexicans,” said Heard. Recent reports have covered issues such as: The rising cost of malpractice insurance : This issue threatens the existence of small rural hospitals, which have trouble finding and affording the insurance they must have to operate. As a result of the awareness raised, these issues are being addressed with proposed new bills in the 2025 session of the New Mexico state legislature. Rural hospital closures : The closure of maternity wards in rural hospitals has left pregnant women traveling long distances or even crossing state lines for care. Healthcare staffing shortages : With New Mexico needing nearly 10,000 additional healthcare providers to meet national standards, Searchlight has investigated the impact on small hospitals and their ability to retain staff. These stories are more than just articles—they’re lifelines for communities whose voices are often ignored. They highlight the systemic gaps that leave families vulnerable, while providing advocates and policymakers with the tools to push for solutions. In addition to enabling provoking storytelling, the grant has helped Searchlight establish partnerships with local and national organizations such as The Navajo Times, ProPublica, and The Guardian, ensuring that New Mexico’s healthcare challenges gain visibility far beyond the state’s borders. “Searchlight New Mexico plays a vital role in uncovering the stories that matter most to our communities,” said Linda Candelaria, executive director of Con Alma Health Foundation. “Their commitment to amplifying the voices of New Mexicans—particularly those in rural and underserved areas—ensures that the challenges and inequities faced by our state are not ignored. By shining a light on these issues, Searchlight not only informs but inspires action, driving meaningful change that helps improve health and equity for all.” Making a Difference Through Investigative Journalism The impact of Searchlight’s reporting is already evident. Stories such as those covering PFAS contamination in low-income neighborhoods near Santa Fe and the erosion of midwifery care across the state have sparked community discussions and policy debates. Notable outcomes include: Broader advocacy efforts : Advocates for immigration rights, maternal health, and rural healthcare have utilized Searchlight’s stories to push for policy changes. Statewide recognition : Searchlight writers have been featured on prominent radio and TV programs, bringing these issues to the forefront of public discourse. Legislative influence: Reporting has contributed to increased funding requests for maternal and child health initiatives in the New Mexico state budget. One immediate outcome was the invitation for Searchlight to join the Carter Center’s Mental Health Parity Reporting Collaborative , enabling the organization to produce stories addressing mental health needs across New Mexico in 2025. At the heart of Searchlight’s work is its dedication to community engagement. The organization conducts interviews and listening events to ensure that its stories reflect the lived experiences of those directly affected by healthcare disparities. In 2023 alone, Searchlight interviewed more than 1,500 individuals, amplifying voices that are often overlooked. They are also perhaps the only publication in America to translate full-length investigative stories into Diné ; with the audio shared with Navajo radio stations, to make the stories widely accessible. A story on the risk of deportation facing families with high health needs children was translated into Spanish and shared with several Spanish speaking outlets as an example. “We ensure that the people who are most affected by these issues have a say in how their stories are told,” Heard said. “Their insights and experiences guide our reporting and shape the narratives we share.” Searchlight New Mexico: The Future As Searchlight looks ahead, the organization remains committed to using investigative journalism to promote health equity. With ongoing support from Con Alma Health Foundation and other partners, Searchlight plans to: Host a series of statewide listening events in 2025 to further engage communities. Publish additional in-depth stories on malpractice insurance, addiction treatment, and other critical health issues. Expand collaborations with media partners to reach a broader audience and drive systemic change. “Our goal is to keep shining a light on the issues that matter most,” Executive Editor Tamara Bates concluded. “By telling these stories, we hope to inspire action and ensure that every New Mexican has access to the healthcare they deserve.” Through its investigative journalism, Searchlight New Mexico is addressing one of New Mexico’s most pressing issues: access to healthcare. With the support of the Con Alma Health Foundation, the organization is uncovering systemic challenges, elevating marginalized voices, and driving policy changes to improve healthcare in the state. As one community advocate put it: “Searchlight’s stories aren’t just journalism—they’re a catalyst for change.” ___ Con Alma Health Foundation’s support has helped in amplifying Searchlight’s work. The partnership funds a dedicated health reporter, travel, photography, editing, and community events that elevate the voices of New Mexicans most affected by healthcare inequities.
- Strategic Plan 2012-2014 Executive Summary
The Context for Planning: Our Changing Environment Today’s rapidly changing environment provides both challenges and opportunities for philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in New Mexico. Issues impacting Con Alma Health Foundation’s strategic planning included our state’s changing demographics, the economic environment, health care and health care reform, as well as changes affecting governmental and nonprofit sectors. Download a copy of the Executive Summary by clicking on the picture of the document.
- We’re Taking a Break from Twitter
Con Alma Health Foundation is pausing our Twitter engagement due to growing concerns about the platform’s safety and security. As an organization committed to advancing health equity and social justice in New Mexico, we desire a digital footprint that is free of hostility, misinformation, and rhetoric that is harmful to anyone – especially the most marginalized groups. Twitter recently dissolved important teams devoted to ethics, human rights, accessibility, and trust and safety; we can no longer utilize this platform with confidence, integrity, or trust. Please follow us on: FB , Instagram , LinkedIn , and Medium .
- 2022 Heroes of Health
Tina Cordova Meet Tina Cordova, co-founder of Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium , and this year’s Hero of Health for her advocacy on behalf of New Mexicans exposed to nuclear testing. She inspires us, for her unwavering commitment to fight for compensation and acknowledgement that the government’s nuclear testing caused incredible suffering in south central New Mexico. Her inspiration: The beauty of the people and the landscape in New Mexico is breathtaking. Our state has an ancient history that has developed into a beautiful, multi-cultural place with deep roots and traditions. I love that. Footprints were discovered at White Sands Monument that date back 23,000 years. Few people can say they live in a place with proof that their ancestors have been here for 23,000 years. I love that. Her definition of healthy communities: It means all people have access to good health care no matter their circumstance, that people have a place to go when they are well and to be screened for potential problems. I survived thyroid cancer because I had access to good health care in Albuquerque and it was detected early. I may have had a much different outcome if I had been living in rural New Mexico. I believe access to good health care is a right that all people living in the United States should be afforded. Her commitment: Being overexposed to radiation has taken a significant toll on the health and well-being of many New Mexicans, beginning with the uranium miners/workers. We will never fully know what this has cost in our lives or the economic impact it has had. I cannot and will not look away. The truth has to be told, and there will come a day when we receive the justice we so deserve.” Noah Blue Elk Hotchkiss Meet Noah Blue Elk Hotchkiss, southern Ute on his maternal side and Southern Cheyenne and Caddo on his maternal grandfather’s side, and this year’s youth Hero of Health. He co-founded Tribal Adaptive Organization when he was 17 to give Native youth with disabilities sports opportunities. He inspires us for overcoming personal challenges to succeed in life, and then lift up people in his community who face similar hardships. His inspiration: My father truly encompasses all the qualities I think a father/leader in the community should be. As a single father taking care of four kids, he always provided for us and ensured that I could participate in life. He even modified a raft frame so I could row when we went rafting. He also made sure to keep us connected to our heritage, teaching us ceremonies, songs, and history. He is someone I strive to embody today. His definition of healthy communities: I was surrounded by hardships growing up on the reservation. I witnessed people struggling with drugs, alcohol abuse, and suicide. As I grew older, I found new communities through sports and ceremonial practices. A healthy community supports and pushes each other to reach new heights. Healthy communities learn to embrace change and push on, even when things seem lost. I plan to continue fostering healthy habits to create a long-lasting community for generations. His commitment: When I was injured, I thought I had lost all value in life. I was no longer able to be the child I once was. When I was introduced to adaptive sports, my whole life changed. I competed against other kids in wheelchairs, traveling to competitions while building lifelong friendships. Not everyone has those opportunities. My dad and I decided to start Tribal Adaptive to make an impact, and to use sports to change Native lives the way it changed mine
- MacKenzie Scott’s Generous Gift to Con Alma Health Foundation
Con Alma recently received a $5 million gift from global philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott. This investment will further Con Alma’s mission to advance health equity and improve the health and well-being of all New Mexicans. “Con Alma is the only foundation in New Mexico focused solely on health. We are honored and well-equipped to direct these resources and maximize impact, particularly among communities most in need,” said Denise Herrera, PhD, Con Alma’s Executive Director. Since its founding in 2001, Con Alma has granted more than $17 million to nonprofits improving health in New Mexico, prioritizing rural and underserved communities. In addition to grantmaking, Con Alma has supported or led coalitions that encourage participation in local and national efforts, such as the U.S. Census and Healthcare Reform. With this donor gift, Con Alma will develop a strategic initiative aligned with its goal of advancing health equity — when all New Mexicans have equal opportunities for a healthy life, regardless of who they are, where they live, or how much money they make. The Foundation will prioritize addressing the most urgent health needs and will publicly announce when it is ready to accept grant applications in 2024. “We are living in a different world than before the pandemic—and more inequities continue to emerge each day,” said Nathan Padilla, Con Alma’s Board President. “Ms. Scott’s investment is an opportunity to innovate and invest in long-term solutions to improve health here in New Mexico.” Con Alma is fortunate to be one of the nonprofits MacKenzie Scott is supporting since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 – a promise by the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes. “Accepting this gift, I stand on the shoulders of Con Alma’s founders,” said Herrera. “Our founding leaders, staff, and volunteers positioned the Foundation to leverage external resources, while further strengthening relationships and investments statewide.” Ms. Scott also drew attention to the Foundation’s work when she announced the gift on Nov. 14, linked here . Ms. Scott’s latest round of philanthropic giving supported at least 20 rural-serving health conversion foundations in the United States and was featured in Inside Philanthropy.
- Grant Recipients
Con Alma Health Foundation has awarded $530,000 to 26 nonprofits working to improve health and uplift underserved populations across New Mexico. Some grants focus on statewide initiatives, while others serve people living in 22 counties, 14 pueblos and the Navajo Nation. Nonprofits will focus on the following areas: Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Lea, Los Alamos, Luna, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro, Taos, Torrance, Union and Valencia, as well as the pueblos of Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, Santa Ana, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Tesuque and Zuni. “More than ever, we need partners and supporters in every sector to help advance health equity in our state, so all New Mexicans have equal opportunities to live healthy lives. The Board of Trustees is inspired by this year’s grantees, which are working toward long-term social change,” said Con Alma’s Board Secretary Robin Brule. Grants will fund a range of services that include supporting homeless youth, Indigenous youth, grandparents raising grandchildren, seniors and disabled, behavioral health services, people experiencing domestic violence, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, nutrition training for home healthcare workers, and racial equity in the child welfare system. We congratulate our 2022 Grant recipients! Follow the links below to learn more about this year’s grantees from each category. General Operating and Project Grants , Supporting health systems strategies to address the needs of our diverse communities (9 grants, totaling $210,000) Technical Assistance Grants , Strengthening the capacity of New Mexico’s nonprofit sector (7 grants, totaling $165,000) Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group , Promoting the health and wellness of the people of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and northern Santa Fe counties through a partnership between the Con Alma Health Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary for Los Alamos Medical Center (10 grants, totaling $155,000)
- 2022 Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group Grant Recipients
Con Alma Health Foundation grants focus on ensuring that all people have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to lead healthy lives. To that end, the Foundation awards grants each year to support nonprofits’ efforts to improve their communities’ health. Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group, Promoting the health and wellness of the people of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and northern Santa Fe counties through a partnership between the Con Alma Health Foundation and the Hospital Auxiliary for Los Alamos Medical Center (10 grants, totaling $155,000) We congratulate the 2022 Northern New Mexico Health Grant Recipients! Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation ($10,000) to help provide high-quality patient care and bridge gaps for families and children/young people living with permanent disabilities. The Patient and Family Assistance Program helps families obtain medical and therapeutic equipment, home/vehicle modifications and financial assistance to meet medical travel and basic needs. Las Cumbres Community Services ($20,000) to support immigrant and refugee families with equitable access to resources and community integration. The program addresses distinct stressors immigrant/refugee families and youth often encounter, such as migration trauma, discrimination, marginalization, and violence. Customized navigation services connect clients to integrated mental health services, free legal aid, educational supports, employment, health care, housing, food, transportation, and other resources. Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board ($10,000) to offer Los Alamos Public School and Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board staff more frequent, in-house trainings in youth mental health first aid. Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANLF) ($20,000) for an advisory council to provide respite opportunities and counseling services to grandparents/kin raising children in Northern New Mexico. Mesa to Mesa ($20,000) to complete home repair projects for low-income homeowners in three counties in Northern New Mexico – Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, and Northern Santa Fe. This program engages local contractors to collaborate with clients in making and maintaining home repairs. National Latino Behavioral Health Association ($20,000) to support a full-time prevention specialist who will facilitate and implement Familia Adelante, an evidence-based prevention program, and mentor a youth advisory council of adolescents from Northern Santa Fe and Southern Rio Arriba counties. The Youth Advisory Council will develop environmental strategies to impact policy and community norms related to the prevention of underage drinking, substance use, youth suicide, and negative behavioral health related factors. New Mexico Ramp Project ($10,000) to provide free wheelchair ramps to individuals who need a ramp and are unable to obtain one. The project will organize and train a ramp building team to service the long-term needs of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Northern Santa Fe counties. This service can ease the lives of ramp recipients, allowing them to remain in their homes, more easily access medical care, and assist caregivers. Santa Fe Recovery Center ($20,000) to develop a therapeutic childcare program for approximately 35 women and children from Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, and Northern Santa Fe counties who are in residential treatment thus enabling these women to fully engage in their treatment and recovery. Scott’s House ($15,000) to support a continuum of care for hospice patients and their families unable to find care within Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Northern Santa Fe counties. Scott’s House, the only hospice house in Northern New Mexico – is volunteer driven, and provides training opportunities for volunteers, which supports workforce development in the health and behavioral health field. Self Help ($10,000) to expand access to critical healthcare resources for individuals and families in Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, and northern Santa Fe counties. Funding will strengthen Self Help’s referral network and support volunteer capacity to help more families access vital healthcare resources, such as substance abuse treatment, oxygen, and home medical equipment.
- 2022 Technical Assistance Grants
Con Alma Health Foundation grants focus on ensuring that all people have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to lead healthy lives. To that end, the Foundation awards grants each year to support nonprofits’ efforts to improve their communities’ health. Technical Assistance Grants – Strengthening the capacity of New Mexico’s nonprofit sector (7 grants, totaling $165,000) We congratulate the 2022 Technical Assistance Grant recipients! Breath of My Heart Birthplace ($25,000) to support a comprehensive home birth and midwifery practice in Española. The work will ensure access for Indigenous, Black, immigrant, and LGBTQ2S+ peoples of color in the Española Valley and outlying communities to the free walk-in clinic, young parents support group, free food distribution and delivery program, and an expanding scope of full spectrum childbirth support. Deming Silver Linings ($25,000) to support staffing who will assist homeless clients in developing life skills and navigating social and mental health services in Luna County with the goal of reducing homelessness. Part-time staff will help clients develop communication and problem-solving skills and work 1:1 with clients to help them navigate available social and mental health services in the county. Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ New Mexicans ($20,000) to secure diverse funding streams for sustainable program growth and increase advocacy on health policies that affect the health of LGBTQ+ people across racial/ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status in both urban and rural communities. Inside Out ($20,000) for strategic planning, website updates, and staff IT training. The organization is located in Española and serves people across 25 zip codes. Inside Out is rooted in Certified Peer Support. New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care ($25,000) to increase staffing capacity in support of an expansion of school-based health centers in New Mexico, and to provide guidance to ensure state funds serve children with the greatest unmet needs. New Mexico Kids Matter Inc. ($25,000) to develop and deliver racial equity workshops to members of the child welfare system community in New Mexico. Workshop participants will develop skills to actively address bias and racism in their daily work to improve health and well-being outcomes for the vulnerable and underserved children and families involved with the state’s child welfare system. Valencia Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence ($25,000) to ensure the shelter can meet technological demands of the current and future workforce and service climate, with tools and skills that are adaptable, relevant and responsive. Staff will be equipped with the necessary hardware, software, and accompanying technical assistance to ensure the shelter has seamless, cross-department, cross-sector communication for successful agency operations.
- 2022 General Operating and Project Grants
Con Alma Health Foundation grants focus on ensuring that all New Mexicans have full and equal access to opportunities that enable them to lead healthy lives. To that end, the Foundation awards grants each year to support nonprofits’ efforts to improve their communities’ health. General Operating and Project Grants – Supporting health systems strategies to address the needs of our diverse communities (9 grants, totaling $210,000) We congratulate our 2022 General Operating and Project Grant recipients! Chaves County Casa Program ($25,000) to support vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth by creating a safety net of support, resources, and workforce skills with a focus on the needs of rural areas. LGBTQ+ youth are at greater risk of physical violence, sexual abuse, homelessness, death by suicide and human trafficking. NACA Inspired Schools Network ($25,000) to transform education systems to equitably serve the needs of Indigenous students. The Network seeks to consistently implement holistic wellness practices of social emotional learning together with land-based healing and promoting self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making skills—all intrinsic aspects for building holistic health and resiliency. New Mexico Caregivers Coalition ($25,000) to lift professional caregivers out of poverty and better serve persons who are elderly and those with disabilities by focusing on workforce development and economic opportunities for all caregivers — those working in homes, community settings, and through publicly funded programs. Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation ($20,000) to support a Native youth health program focused on the reduction of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption through advocacy, policy, systems change, and direct community-based initiatives throughout three pueblos in Central New Mexico as well as urban Indigenous communities in the Albuquerque metro area. One Generation ($20,000) to promote community engagement around Indigenous food sovereignty and food access across central New Mexico pueblos and Navajo Nation chapters with the goal to create a business plan for a Sandoval County-based Indigenous food hub. Community members will benefit from increased access to healthy and culturally relevant foods, and farmers will have access to additional food distribution points to support their viability—sustaining healthy food systems for Indian Country. The Semilla Project ($25,000) to engage youth in the outdoors, seeking to eliminate racist constructs in public lands, waters, and wildlife management and conservation. The SemiYA! program increases access to and comfort with recreating on public lands, promoting positive relationships with the land, increasing activism and influence of communities of color on public land management, access, and funding, and promoting action on climate change. Three Sisters Kitchen ($25,000) to implement Harvest to Health, a 10-week Spanish-language senior nutrition training program for home health aides. This program builds capacity in the home health care workforce by ensuring high quality senior care and good jobs for home health aides. It will increase healthy food access, support healthy eating behaviors for home health aides and their home-bound clients, strengthen support networks, and create leadership opportunities for home health care providers. Transgender Resource Center Of New Mexico ($20,000) to provide transgender education and consultation to healthcare and behavioral health providers and networks throughout New Mexico. The Center provides trainings on topics such as transgender cultural fluency, transgender 201, health policy consultation, best practices for intake and survey questions, and how to initiate gender affirming letter writing. Zuni Youth Enrichment Project ($25,000) to launch an after-school program and share recent learnings about the pueblo’s perspective on what it means to be well from a Zuni perspective. Curriculum design for each program area will align with the Zuni wellness concepts. ZYEP’s goal is to address the cultural gap between Zuni people and health promotion services, making strides towards culturally relevant healthcare.
- Welcoming Change: Improving Our Grantmaking
I invite you to review this Landscape Study, conducted by Insight Allies, which summarizes a 10-year review of our grantmaking practices. We asked grantees and applicants what it’s like to work with us, while also reviewing our own internal practices to better understand how to improve. This study includes: in-depth document and literature reviews, grant data from 2009-2019, 201 grants to 139 organizations in New Mexico, and perspectives from 26 grantee interviews. Here’s what we learned and what we’re going to do about it. Lesson 1. Applying for and reporting on a Con Alma grant can be complicated. It isn’t always clear what information we’re requesting or what we do with it. What We’ll Do. We’ve eliminated the (3) grant types organizations may apply for and have simplified the application and reporting processes. We’ve removed the mid-grant progress report, have transitioned from two to one grant payment, and will disburse grant funds in the same year in which grants are approved. Lesson 2. Site visits can serve as opportunities to listen and deepen understanding and relationships. But site visits can also be burdensome for both the applicant organization and Con Alma staff and volunteers. Scripted site visits can lead to (unintentional) power imbalances, particularly when site visits are associated with a funding decision. What We’ll Do. Con Alma has omitted site visits as part of the grant application process. We will re-design “site visits” and consider when they are appropriate or necessary. If conducted, site visits will not be associated with a funding decision – but rather may occur during grant implementation or during an existing event the grantee is hosting. Lesson 3 . Given our modest budget, our relatively small grants may have greater meaning and impact for small and medium-sized organizations (annual budget of $2 million or less). What We’ll Do. Con Alma will continue to encourage grassroots, small, and medium-sized organizations to apply. Larger organizations will not be excluded from applying. But the review process will ensure that the majority of funding supports organizations with an annual budget less than $2 million. These are just a few changes we’ve already made, we will respond to other areas of feedback over time. Ongoing quality improvement should be a common practice in every organization – especially a private foundation like Con Alma, which was founded to serve the people in New Mexico. I extend my sincere gratitude to every grantee, applicant, staff member, and volunteer who contributed to this Landscape Study. And I’m appreciative of Dr. Bloodworth’s expertise in bringing this study to life and providing tangible recommendations that can be implemented in the near term and over time. Full Report Denise E. Herrera, PhD, MCHES Executive Director Con Alma Health Foundation Office: 505-438-0776 x3 denise (at) conalma.org
- The Trouble with TANF
Congratulations to NM Center on Law and Poverty and its partners, NMCAN and Crossroads for Women, for their impactful campaign about how the state’s burdensome rules for TANF affect families who need financial assistance. John Oliver featured the TANF program (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and clips from the Center’s TANF campaign on his HBO show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” Check out the Center’s 15-minute video: In “The Trouble with TANF” video, five mothers speak about their experiences with the TANF program in New Mexico, exposing the barriers that families face to get assistance during financial hardship. Parents advocate for their priorities and key policy solutions to modernize TANF, in collaboration with the New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks (NMCAN), Crossroads for Women and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty. NMCLP produced the video with videographer Michael Lorenzo Lopez.
- MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving
Lever for Change and MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced an open call that will award $1 million in unrestricted funds to 250 community-led, community-focused organizations. To be eligible, organizations must have an annual operating budget of at least $1 million and no more than $5 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years. Interested organizations must register to apply by 5pm ET May 5, 2023.












