Conservation Voters New Mexico
Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM - a 501(c)4 organization),and CVNM Education Fund (a 501(c)3 organization) are a family of nonprofit organizations headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their vision is for New Mexicans to thrive in just, resilient communities where conservation and cultural values guide decision-makers and public policies.
CVNM connects the people of New Mexico to their political power by mobilizing voters, winning elections, holding elected officials accountable, and advancing responsible public policies.
CVNM’s impact is felt across the state in its work to protect democracy and address the climate
crisis. CVNM supports and endorses pro-conservation candidates running for office in New Mexico and tracks their environmental voting records with the CVNM Conservation Scorecard. CVNM works in collaboration with social justice and community allies to develop and advocate on policies that protect our air, land, water, wildlife, and communities.
CVNM Education Fund makes its impact in working closely with social justice allies and communities to provide civic engagement opportunities, inform public policy work, and amplify the voices and stories about issues affecting our air, land, water, and wildlife.
New Mexico Kids Matter
New Mexico Kids Matter advocates for children who have been abused or neglected by empowering community volunteers to speak up for them in the foster care system with the goal of having every child grow up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent home.
IndigenousWays
IndigenousWays is a Native led Indigenous Arts Non-Profit founded in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2007. IndigenousWays highlights Indigenous artists of all media as well as 2SLGBTQIA+ and differently abled performers.
Nizhóní Smiles
Nizhóní (Beautiful) Smiles Dental Program is the only non-profit dental program located on the Navajo Nation in the rural community of Shiprock, New Mexico. The program opened its doors in 1994 offering orthodontic(braces) services and later expanded to include general dentistry. The program has provided services to numerous patients, the majority of those being residents of the Navajo Nation.
