Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories
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
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..
Santuario del Corazón: A Safe Harbor for Families in Troubled Waters
Two sisters – ages seven and eight – were facing challenges unfamiliar to most children their age. Their mother Elena (not her real name), a monolingual Spanish speaker, was preparing to leave their father because of
Santuario del Corazón Brings Community Event to Taos
Las Cumbres Community Services, in partnership with St. James Episcopal Church, was honored to host the Mexican Consulate Mobile Unit, the NM Immigrant Law Center, and a range of other community partners in Taos on
"I Hear You, I Value You" Enselma Vasquez - A Taos Community Gem
Enselma Vasquez has touched many lives in the Taos community over the years. Enselma tells us that she approaches every day with an empathetic approach and values each and every person with whom she crosses paths.
¡Toda la conexión matrilineal!
Cuando Elizabeth dejo su ciudad de origen, Houston, para asistir a la universidad, se interesó por el Movimiento Feminista en Latinoamérica. Su enfoque de investigación, en aquel tiempo, la llevo a Chile, donde encontró algo con..