NEWS, CALLS TO ACTION, AND UPCOMING EVENTS

[Español abajo] As our communities face growing attacks, rising costs of living, and increasing uncertainty, we’re responding by continuing our work to build community-led solutions rooted in care and collective power.  We’re excited and grateful to see much of that work taking shape and gaining momentum right now – from Part 2 of the launch of our new Sana y Salva project tomorrow to the beginning of La Milpa’s newest set of classes next month, the development of our alterna

[Español abajo] As we enter Black History Month’s 100th year, we aspire to honor the work of pioneering Black leaders in our country by supporting justice, equity and opportunity for all – a commitment we’re carrying forward by deepening our work alongside our neighbors as we stand together to care for our communities, the land, and each other.   We’re excited to continue this work through new environmental justice and job training initiatives that will help to uplift residen

[Español abajo] We are angry and heartbroken to write that just weeks after the extrajudicial murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE, federal agents murdered Alex Pretti over the weekend in Minneapolis.    Pretti, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, was filming officers before he and others were assaulted by ICE agents. As Pretti attempted to protect a woman ICE agents threw on the ground, agents pepper sprayed him repeatedly, beat him, and fired

[Español abajo] It’s already the first day of New Mexico’s Legislative session, and we’re just getting started. We have three new initiatives we are organizing around, and we’re also bringing back two others that have been major successes for our Southside communities.   Next month, we’re launching Comindad Sana y Salva (or Safe and Sound Communities), our new environmental justice program in partnership with Santa Fe County to address PFAS contamination in the water in La Ci

[Español abajo] This past week, we’ve been holding our community close – opening our doors, sharing our story, and inviting everyone to join us in building the world we know is possible.   As part of that vision, we’re asking you to show up to Councilor Faulkner and Councilor Garcia's town hall THIS Thursday to speak out in support of an increase to the Santa Fe minimum wage. Our community deserves wages that reflect the rising cost of living our families are facing, and thi

[Español abajo] Right now, the winds of change are blowing through our community and our country, reminding us that now is the time to act with care and courage.   Santa Fe’s mayoral election is underway, and together we have the chance to help shape the future of our city. Even if you can’t vote, your voice and participation matter. This is a moment to get informed, talk with your neighbors, and explore the many ways we can shape our city beyond the voting booth – and in thi

[Español abajo] As we settle into fall – a period of rest, reset, and reflection – we’ve been taking time to celebrate the community that makes this work possible, even as we host important events and prepare for the work ahead.   Last week, community members joined Earth Care and our partners for our bilingual Santa Fe Mayoral Candidates Forum, conducted in Spanish with English interpretation. During this powerful event, candidates answered key questions regarding language a

[Español abajo] Earth Care members came together last week at the Santa Fe Public Schools Board meeting to urge meaningful action on the issues our kids face every day – from mental health to discrimination, culturally relevant programming, teacher certification, and safe classrooms. Several members spoke out during the meeting, and we saw immediate results: on the spot, board members committed to addressing barriers for international teachers to help them get certified and i

[Español abajo] We wanted to remind you of the important opportunity for you tonight to get informed and get involved. We invite you to join us for our Spanish-first, bilingual candidate forum from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.   We will be asking candidates about critical issues such as protecting our communities from hate and government-sanctioned kidnappings and equitable community development. This event is open to all whether you speak English or Spanish, whether you are