News & Stories

On this episode of Community Matters, we explore how universal childcare is transforming life for New Mexico families and early childhood professionals. Two leaders close to the work — Dr. Hailey Heinz of the Early Childhood Education and Care Department and Deyanira Contreras of Kids Campus at Santa Fe Community College — share insights into our region's evolving childcare landscape and why investing in access, quality, and a strong workforce matters for local communities.

Families need more than groceries to stay healthy and stable. That is why The Food Depot also operates Diaper Depot, providing diapers, wipes, and resources to hundreds of families each month. This wraparound program supports household well-being and helps families stay on a stronger path toward food security.

ARTsmart's "Art Changes Lives" Scholarship is now accepting applications for 2026. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Santa Fe County who show strong artistic talent and plan to pursue studies in visual arts, design, or media arts. Learn more and apply by March 6.

Local nonprofit McCurdy Ministries shares their story, including the early childhood programs that support young children and families in the Española Valley, offering care, education, and essential resources during critical early years.

Hear from Pegasus — a recent Santa Fe Baby Fund grant recipient and New Mexico’s only nonprofit law firm dedicated exclusively to children’s civil legal needs — about the importance of kinship guardianship in keeping local children safe and families together.

On this episode of Community Matters, we’re joined by Joseph Zupan, Executive Director of Amigos Bravos, to discuss the vital work of protecting and restoring New Mexico’s rivers and watersheds. A recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2025 Tried & True Piñon Award, Amigos Bravos has spent more than three decades combining hands-on restoration, policy advocacy, and community education to safeguard one of our state’s most precious resources — water. Tune in to hear how their work is shaping a healthier future for New Mexico’s communities and ecosystems.