Our Stories

Specific projects that the NMCE Network sites are working on, or have accomplished.

Chamberino Multipurpose Center

By Mike Milam, submitted September 15, 2007

Mayra Franco Vasquez and Denise Terrazas have been advocating for change in their community by meeting with various New Mexico Legislators to attain funding for a multipurpose center. Their outstanding efforts have been recognized by the Hitachi Foundation and New Mexico Voices.

6 Keys for Community Engagement

by Dmxs2g , submitted August 15, 2007

Myra Franco has demonstrated her boundless potential and has learned many lessons on her way to becoming a leader in her community. Some of her most precious lessons have been condensed into the 6 Keys for Community Engagement.

Adobe Project

by Erwin Miller , submitted January 25, 2005

RFK students create their own school in the shell of an old post office.

Caravan for Justice

by Jessie Young , submitted January 25, 2005

Through the Caravan for Justice, we offered condolences to the families of the hundreds of women murdered in Juarez, Mexico.

Clean-up in Crownpoint

by Mono Livingston , submitted January 24, 2005

By educating individuals on reducing, reusing, and recycling, our club hopes to improve our little part of this great planet for future generations, leaving it in better condition than it was when we got it.

Gadsden High identifies health as concern: Community health fair tackles issues

by Gabriella Calderon , submitted January 22, 2005

Gadsden students help community members diagnose problems and solutions to health issues in their first annual health fair.

Sawmill Advisory Council honors local history

by Jacobo Martinez & Tomas Atencio Pacheco , submitted January 22, 2005

The Sawmill-Wells Park area of Albuquerque has kept its neighborhood feel through 200 years of history.

Albuquerque Interfaith

by Jolene D. Garcia , submitted January 13, 2005

At Albuquerque Interfaith, we listen to each other’s stories and work together to make change happen in communities.

Juarez Murders

by Jolyn D. Garcia , submitted January 13, 2005

Why is nobody doing anything about the hundreds of women murdered in Juarez, Mexico?