We’re Moving!

We are pleased to announce that the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty is moving! Thanks to the many advocacy allies, donors, and community members who have supported our growth over the past 25 years, we are now setting down roots in east downtown, near the intersection of Broadway Blvd and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Come visit us in our new space starting September 1, 2021. 

Our new address is: 
301 Edith Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102


Our phone number and website will remain the same. You can still contact us at (505)-255-2840 or visit us online at www.nmpovertylaw.org.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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#GivingTuesday

We invite you to join the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty on Tuesday, December 1st as we kick off our annual campaign and celebrate New Mexico’s bright future. #GivingTuesday is a movement that inspires millions of people around the world to give, volunteer, and celebrate generosity. Join us in our fight for healthcare, economic and racial justice, and educational opportunities.

Click HERE to make a secure online donation

Don’t miss this chance to double the impact of your donation! Starting on #GivingTuesday and throughout the month of December, the first $5,500 in contributions to NMCLP will be matched, dollar for dollar, by our generous sponsors: 

Thank you to our sponsors for their support!

Please mark your calendars now to join the #GivingTuesday movement and make your contribution to the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty on December 1st.

Follow our #GivingTuesday progress on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs present education plan to Legislative Finance Committee Friday

SANTA FE—On Friday, August 28, counsel for families, students, and school districts in the landmark Yazzie/Martinez education lawsuit will urge the state to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for overhauling New Mexico’s education system. Plaintiffs’ counsel will also share an assessment of deficiencies in the educational system. 

Detailed recommendations for how to reform the education system have been developed by hundreds of parents, families, tribal leaders, and educational experts and supported by research as detailed in the Transform Education NM platform for educational equity and a tribal remedy framework endorsed by New Mexico’s Pueblos, Tribes and Nations.

WHAT: 
LFC hearing on Yazzie and Martinez v. New Mexico plaintiffs plan to improve educational outcomes

WHO:
Counsel for Yazzie plaintiffs

  • Daniel Yohalem
  • Preston Sanchez, ACLU-NM
  • Melissa Candelaria, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
  • Alisa Diehl, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty

Counsel for Martinez plaintiffs

  • Ernest Herrera, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 

WHEN: 
Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

REMOTE ACCESS:
Webcast live at www.nmlegis.gov

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Join us for #GivingTuesday Now

Tuesday, May 5 is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Even though our office remains physically closed and our staff is working remotely during the stay at home order, there are still many ways we can “come together” on behalf of our communities.

Join us on #GivingTuesdayNow and get involved to support our communities and our work in one of the following ways:

  • Help your family and friends stay up-to-date by sharing our COVID-19 resources webpage which details how to get assistance during this emergency and your rights to work, housing, healthcare, and more.
  • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
  • Thank an essential worker.
  • Support small businesses by shopping local.
  • Email or call New Mexico lawmakers to share your support of equitable policies for low-income, Native American, and immigrant communities.
  • Make a one-time donation to bolster our efforts.
  • Become a monthly donor and provide sustaining support through this crisis and the long-term economic recovery ahead.

Your support is appreciated now more than ever. Thank you!

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The power of community on #GivingTuesday

We invite you to join the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty on Tuesday, December 3 as we kick off this year’s giving season with #GivingTuesday—a global day of philanthropy that celebrates generosity and the power of community!

On December 3, our outstanding sponsors will be matching your gifts. Don’t miss this chance to double the impact of your donation! 

Please mark your calendars now to join the #GivingTuesday movement and make your contribution to the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty on December 3.

Follow our #GivingTuesday progress on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Taps Takeover to Benefit New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty

Please join us on Saturday, December 1 from 2-10pm at Fire & Hops Gastropub in Santa Fe for their Taps Takeover event. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty. As Albuquerque’s Bosque Brewing takes over the taps and Fire & Hops serves up delicious food specials, the Center will be discussing our advocacy. We will also be giving away two day passes to Meow Wolf to a lucky attendee! We hope to see you there!

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‘Tis the season for chartiable giving!

Tuesday, November 27 is #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving when we celebrate the power of community philanthropy. Backed by the strength and support of our communities, the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty has made remarkable progress this year. Consider giving a contribution on November 27 to honor and continue our work!

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION ON NOVEMBER 27! By making a gift to the Center on #GivingTuesdayNM, your donation will be matched up to $1,700 by gifts from our generous sponsors:
State Employees Credit Union
Print Express
Document Technologies
and an anonymous individual donor.
A huge THANK YOU to our #GivingTuesday sponsors for their support!

Follow our #GivingTuesday progress on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Join the #GivingTuesdayNM movement!

November 28 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. We invite you to join the movement! Consider a gift to the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty to help us continue our fight for economic and social justice in New Mexico.

Click here to make a secure online donation! Then share your generous spirit on Facebook, using the hashtags #Unselfie and #GivingTuesdayNM.

By making your gift to the New Mexico Center Law and Poverty on #GivingTuesday, your dollars will go twice as far thanks to our generous sponsors! By donating on November 28, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,200 by the following companies:

Bogardus & Scott

State Employees Credit Union

Print Express

Document Technologies

A huge thank you to our #GivingTuesdayNM sponsors!

Follow us all day on Facebook and Twitter on Giving Tuesday to learn about our bold and successful advocacy to defend access to healthcare, promote food security, remove barriers to meaningful employment, transform New Mexico’s educational system, and much more in 2017.

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Kim Posich Memorial Celebration

Please join us to celebrate the life of Kim Posich at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. The memorial will be located in the courtyard of the museum. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Hosts: Gail Evans & Ruza Donohue

When: Friday, August 18th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where: The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM

 

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