Thornburg Foundation

05/06/2026

One Generation, A Thornburg Foundation grantee is planning the public release of "Being a Good Relative: A Report on Native Youth in New Mexico." The statewide report is grounded in the real experiences of Native students, families and tribal communities across New Mexico. Key data and insights from community listening sessions hold significant lessons for New Mexico's education community; for New Mexico's youth to thrive, education systems should be designed to be meaningful, relevant, and connected to students' cultures and identities.

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May 7th- 4:30pm
El Morro Events Center, 210 S Second Street, Gallup, NM

12/17/2024

Celebrating 25 years of impact!

When they discovered they could pay the state's share, the badly needed food began making its way to tribes and pueblos.

05/04/2023

We're proud to see that some of the research we supported was helpful in the Bureau of Business & Economic Research's latest study of legislative modernization!

The New Mexico State Legislature is currently the only U.S. state legislature to not pay its representatives. It has one of the shortest session lengths and smallest staffs. To modernize the Legislature could mean increasing all of the above, according to a Bureau of Business and Economic Research s...

05/02/2023

As a member of the S3 Housing Initiative, we supported multiple community meetings addressing homelessness in Santa Fe. These pallet homes were one of the many solutions that were brought forward in those meetings. We’re excited about S3’s continued partnership with the City of Santa Fe as these community-led solutions come to life. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/city-council-approves-pilot-project-of-25-pallet-homes-for-homeless/article_d0d385c4-e44c-11ed-877a-fbf5470844d1.html?fbclid=IwAR0O7RKrduImKT1t5SBmfR1v9mapPDAmndx-ixOp_YR684_gTa2SSzGNBnQ

The resolution directs city staff to engage in contracts with landowners and service providers to set up the shelter communities.

04/28/2023

Congratulations to this year's Jeff Harnar Award winners! For the past 16 years, these awards have honored the memory of Jeff Harnar by continuing his groundbreaking work in the area of contemporary design.

The University of New Mexico's nationally recognized School of Architecture + Planning recently presented its 2023 Jeff Harnar Awards honoring the legacy of the late local architect and his groundbreaking work in contemporary design. The Jeff Harnar...

04/12/2023

Join us this Friday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. for the annual Jeff Harnar Awards!

This year, you can join in person at the Garcia Honda Auditorium in UNM's George Pearl Hall or via Zoom. There will also be a Roundtable Discussion with the Jeff Harnar Award Juror Roundtable tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. You can learn more about the event details in UNM's article below.

The University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning, in partnership with the Thornburg Foundation, announces its annual Jeff Harnar Awards Friday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Garcia Honda Auditorium located in George Pearl Hall. The event...

02/24/2023

We’re elated to have Jarel’s expertise on our team as the Good Government Reform Policy Officer!

01/18/2023

We're proud to support research that provides insights about gaps and opportunities to modernize New Mexico's legislature. Thank you UNM Department of Political Science for such great work and making this information available to the public!

Lawmakers often use research and study committees to help inform legislative decisions, but this time it’s personal. Two groups at The University of New Mexico sought to uncover the need and estimate the costs of modernizations to the state legislature...

01/13/2023

As we close out the week, we're excited to announce Jarel LaPan Hill as our Good Government Reform Policy Officer! You can learn more about her and her role at the Foundation in our recent blog post:

We’re proud to announce that Jarel LaPan Hill is joining the team to continue the Foundation’s work on Good Government Reform. Jarel is an experienced and dynamic leader who brings extensive experience at the local, state, and national levels making her a valuable addition to the team. She is a ...

10/12/2022

The Thornburg Foundation is seeking applications from qualified candidates to lead its Good Government Reform Initiative.

This GGR Initiative supports the advancement of transparent, ethical and representative government by increasing disclosure, accountability and public participation. The GGR Policy Officer position will be responsible for working with grantees to develop a multi-year grant-making program consistent with the Foundation’s strategic plan.

For details and to apply, visit: thornburgfoundation.org/job-opening/.