Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories
Collective Generosity Strengthens Refugee and Immigrant Support in Northern New Mexico
This collective of women—each committed to giving generously and collaboratively—recently voted to support Las Cumbres' Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center in Santa Fe, ensuring the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and hope continues to thrive inside.
 
      
      Rising Above: The Journey of Tamara Martinez
As the Family Navigator assigned to Britney, I first met her in 2023, through a newcomer support group that I co-hosted with Santuario del Corazón (SDC) Program Manager Jose Gonzalez. Britney Marquez was certain of two things in her life: she would be the first in her family to..
 
      
      Employee Highlight: Veronica R. Maestas, Family Navigator
Meet Veronica R. Maestas, our dedicated Family Navigator, who brings her rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted family values to her role every day. Born in Clayton, NM, and raised in the charming town
 
      
      WINGS: Empowering Immigrants and Refugees with Holistic Services and Advocacy
WINGS (Walking IN Grace with Survivors of Torture) is dedicated to providing essential support and services to migrants and newcomers in New Mexico. In 2023, the WINGS team worked closely with donors, volunteers, and local communities to ensure that new arrivals receive the resources and guidance they need to integrate into their new environment.
 
      
      Dulce's Journey to a Brighter Future and Being Part of a Community
Dulce and William embarked on a courageous journey for a better future. Throughout the journey the young family faced many hard decisions, sketchy strangers, and difficult situations that could have derailed their goal of reaching the..
 
      
      Yessenia Journey of Resilience and Hope
“Yessenia” along with her children “Erik” and “Isabella” (not their real names), embarked on a journey of courage and resilience, leaving their homeland of Honduras in late 2018. Fleeing poverty and the escalating threat of violence against women, Yessenia made the difficult decision to protect her family from the violent gang "La Mara" and the dangerous environment.
 
      
      Jazmin Morales: Advocating for Families and Cultivating Happy Souls
We are thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our dedicated team members, Jazmin Morales, who has become an integral part of our Las Cumbres family in the Santuario del Corazón Program. Jazmin joined us driven by a friend's glowing recommendation, and we're grateful that her journey led her to us.
 
      
      Transformation Story: Staunch Support for High School Students
In the heart of a bustling high school, there is a diverse group of students, primarily from Mexico and Central America, who face a particularly tough challenge, among all the hurdles that they face seeking to acclimate to their new homes in the U.S. They struggle with some of their classes because course material is not always available for them in..
Supporting Families, Beginning With Her Own: Family Navigator Daniela Marquez
Twenty years ago, Daniela Marquez and her family migrated from Mexico to Taos. Daniela was two years old – and as she grew, she watched her mother attempt to navigate the..
Walking in Grace: Las Cumbres Awarded Federal Grant to Serve Survivors of Torture
When Las Cumbres’ Walking In Grace with Survivors of Torture (WINGS) Program opened its doors in Albuquerque in October of 2022, Program Manager Julia Montany had no doubt about the scale of the challenge ahead.
She knew from firsthand experience that New Mexico receives thousands of
