Foundation in the News
Census Bureau Verifies Complete Count for New Mexico in 2020 Census
State had the most accurate count in the United StatesThe U.S. Census Bureau released a state-by-state evaluation of the accuracy of the 2020 Census. The data in the Post Enumeration Survey highlights that, despite significant barriers, there was an accurate count in...
Northern New Mexico Foundations Give Nearly $1M to Support Teacher Recruitment
Funds help bring successful Golden Apple teacher preparation program to New Mexico. A collective of Northern New Mexico foundations—including the Thornburg Foundation, Thoma Foundation, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation— provided nearly $1...
Deal Finalized to Convert Lamplighter Inn to Affordable Housing
New owners will hold a public forum via Zoom on May 25 at 5:30pm to inform the community about project details and answer questions Final negotiations for the sale and transfer of The Lamplighter Inn at 2405 Cerrillos Road concluded Tuesday, May 10, setting the stage...
Thornburg Foundation Announces New Grants for Local Food & Agriculture Nonprofits Seeking Federal Aid
First Grants Issued in Pursuing Federal Funds Grant Program Santa Fe, NM — The Thornburg Foundation is awarding a total $50,000 in grants to four New Mexico food & agriculture non-profits: Three Sister’s Kitchen, One Generation, Center of Southwest Culture,...
Supreme Court Denies Review in Case Challenging Santa Fe, New Mexico Political Spending Disclosure Laws
The Thornburg Foundation congratulates the Campaign Legal Center and the City of Santa Fe for their staunch and successful defense of Santa Fe’s disclosure law. The US Supreme Court's decision to deny the review of the case is a strong affirmation of disclosure...
Thornburg Foundation in the News: Funder Collaboration at Blackbaud
A recent sgENGAGE article by Andy Carroll highlights the Thornburg Foundation's coalition-building work in New Mexico. Read More
Thornburg Foundation Investment in The Bridge of Southern New Mexico Helps Move More Students toward College Completion
The Thornburg Foundation is making a significant investment in Doña Ana County’s educational ecosystem in order to develop a “better way” to advise students who take Dual Credit Courses.
New survey shows that New Mexicans are deeply concerned about the future of water.
Three out of four voters agree we need to act now to ensure future water supplies.
Dave Nezzie joins Thornburg Foundation as Food and Agriculture Policy Officer
Media InquiriesAllan Oliver, Executive DirectorThornburg FoundationOffice: +1 (505) 467-7919Mobile: +1 (505) 553-0759Email: allan@thornburgfoundation.org Mr. Nezzie will be responsible for a multi-year grantmaking portfolio averaging $1 million per year SANTA FE —...
Patrick McCarthy joins Thornburg Foundation as Water Policy Officer
Media InquiriesAllan Oliver, Executive DirectorThornburg FoundationOffice: +1 (505) 467-7919Mobile: +1 (505) 553-0759Email: allan@thornburgfoundation.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2021 Patrick McCarthy joins Thornburg Foundation as Water Policy Officer SANTA FE,...