The former school principal and teacher launched a nonprofit to tackle the state’s literacy problem head-on.
A lifelong resident of Silver City found new perspective after opening an emergency warming center.
The Jemez Pueblo medical student is making it easier for others to follow her career path.
In a region suffering from addiction and poverty, a former professional dancer empowers children through creativity and possibility.
The executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Hobbs builds a network of volunteers who rally around the dream of homeownership.
The Embudo Valley Library volunteer rallied other nonprofits throughout the state and lobbied lawmakers to ensure these critical institutions continue their good works.
The founder of Warrior League in Las Cruces has hit a home run with kids with special needs and their families.
The professional basketball player scores big with camps that teach Native kids the game and inspire them to succeed off the court.
The Ramah volunteer lends a helping hand and builds community in the tiny desert town along the Zuni-Acoma Trail.
The retired Alamo educator weaves together craft and tradition to pass along an important Navajo lifeway to future generations.