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Equine Protection Fund October Fundraising Drive to benefit needy horses

October 22nd, 2012

The Equine Protection Fund, a partnership between Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM) and New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF), has launched an October Fundraising Drive. By the end of the month, the drive hopes to raise $10,000 for assistance and relief programs benefitting horses. APNM, the fundraising organizer, is encouraging its members, supporters, and the state equestrian community at large to help spread the word and contribute.

“In the short term, this fundraiser is to ensure we have as robust a safety net as possible to help horses this winter,” said Phil Carter, Equine Campaign Manager for APNM. “Last winter, hay prices and shortages, in addition to inclement weather, left some families in the lurch. We’re asking the New Mexican community to join us so together we can make sure horses stay healthy and with their families.”

For more information about NMCF’s Equine Protection Fund CLICK HERE!

This entry was posted on Monday, October 22nd, 2012 at 10:09 pm and is filed under Environment & Animals, Events.

El Gancho Tennis Tournament Fundraiser for NMCF – Join us October 27!

October 4th, 2012

El Gancho Fitness & Racquet Club, 104 Old Las Vegas Highway, Santa Fe

9AM start with lunch and prizes at 12:30PM, $50 entry fee

For more information and to register, E-mail Ben at blewinger@nmcf.org

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This entry was posted on Thursday, October 4th, 2012 at 7:49 pm and is filed under Events, Health & Wellness.

NMCF says goodbye to the Intellus NM Program

October 2nd, 2012

For Immediate Release
Contact: Denise Gonzales, 505.820.6860, dgonzales@nmcf.org

New Mexico Community Foundation asked to step down from environmental database outreach activities

Los Alamos National Laboratory taking over responsibilities related to public training and education for Intellus NM

Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 2, 2012— After eight years of providing public education and outreach related to environmental monitoring information from the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) site, New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF) has been asked by the Department of Energy to relinquish its responsibility as outreach coordinator and database manager of the Intellus NM Project.The Department of Energy (DOE) notified NMCF on September 18, 2012 that, due to financial constraints and uncertainties in DOE Environmental Management’s budget, NMCF would no longer be funded to provide training, education and outreach to the public on behalf of Intellus NM. Additionally, LANL and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) are currently negotiating the closure of the 2007 Settlement Agreement and Stipulated Final Order, also known as the Chromium Settlement, which required LANL to turn their environmental data over to an independent manager. The closure of this agreement allows LANL to manage their data without oversight or involvement from a third-party. Read the rest of this entry »

This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 at 8:21 pm and is filed under Education, Environment & Animals, Leadership & Civic Involvement, Press Releases.

Statewide Community Conversations with NewMexicoWomen.Org

August 23rd, 2012

NewMexicoWomen.Org, a new fund and initiative of New Mexico Community Foundation, announces the following locations for its statewide community conversations focusing on women and girls:

Monday, August 27, 2012
3:00-5:00pm
Women’s Intercultural Center
303 Lincoln Street
Anthony, NM 88021

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
4:00-6:00pm
The Wellness Coalition
409 North Bullard Street
Silver City, NM 88061

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
3:30-5:30pm
LANL Foundation
1112 Plaza del Norte
Española, NM 87532

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
3:30-5:30pm
New Mexico Highlands University
Student Center Senate Chambers (on 2^nd Floor)
903 Baca Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Monday, September 10, 2012
3:30-5:30pm
Gallup Community Service Center
410 Bataan Veterans Street
Gallup, NM 87301

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
3:30-5:30pm
Farmington Civic Center
200 West Arrington Street
Farmington, NM 87401

The purpose of these conversations is:

To hear from community members about the issues most affecting women and girls in their area.
To learn from community members about existing approaches to address these issues.
To understand the current gaps in services for women and girls and how these can be addressed.

For more information about this initiative, and/or the community conversations, please contact Felice Gonzales at fgonzales@nmcf.org or call NMCF at (505) 820-6860.

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 at 9:32 pm and is filed under Health & Wellness, Leadership & Civic Involvement, Women & Families.