New Mexico

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now

ACORN describes itself as the nation's largest community organization of low and moderate-income families, with over 120,000 member families organized into 600 neighborhood chapters in 45 cities across the country. Since 1970 ACORN has taken action on many of the political and social issues which concern its members. ACORN's priorities include: better housing for first time homebuyers and tenants, living wages for low-wage workers, more investment in our communities from banks and governments, and better public schools. ACORN hopes to achieve these goals by supporting community-based organizations that have the power to affect change locally-- through direct action, negotiation, legislation, and voter participation.

A list of contact information for the ACORN offices in New Mexico can be found on the ACORN website.

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

MALDEF describes itself as a nonprofit Latino litigation, advocacy and educational outreach institution. According to MALDEF, its mission is to foster sound public policies, laws and programs to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos living in the United States and to empower the Latino community to fully participate in our society.

Regional Office:
MALDEF
110 Broadway Suite #300
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 224-5476
Fax: (210) 224-5382

New Mexico Voices For Children

New Mexico Voices for Children describes itself as a progressive, non-partisan organization that advocates to improve the health and well-being of children, families and communities in New Mexico. Their work to eliminate child poverty is focused by four core values: economic justice, healthy communities, citizen participation and human rights.

New Mexico Voices for Children
2340 Alamo S.E., Suite 120
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone (505) 244-9505
Fax (505) 244-9509
www.nmvoices.org/

Northern New Mexico Network for Rural Education

The Northern New Mexico Network for Rural Education describes itself as providing a collective voice for rural school districts in Northern New Mexico that, historically, have been underserved by the regional and state lawmakers who make decisions about them. Its stated mission is to foster positive learning environments in Northern New Mexico's schools, including those that serve rural, Latino, or Native American children. The Network prides itself on its achievements, which include identifying promising district programs, assisting in the implementation of computer networks and technology instruction, and providing professional-development opportunities to teachers, principals, central administrators, and school board members.

Executive Director: Carlos Atencio
4100 Southern Blvd. SE, Suite 180-A
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
Phone: (505) 896-4708
Fax: (505) 896-4607
catencio@unm.edu