Initiatives

Attainable & Affordable Housing

A pink-colored house with white columns and a porch, viewed through a matching pink stucco semi-circular gate with steps leading up to the front door, and flowering plants nearby.

Preserving our cultural and architectural strengths while shaping the lifestyles of the future

Creating a Land and Housing Trust for San Miguel and Mora Counties to stimulate the housing industry


Preserving our wealth of historic homes, ranches and cultural properties

Seeking new and appropriate housing technologies for changing climate and social needs


Three people working on the roof of a house under renovation, with ladders and tools present, in front of a two-story home with a porch and a large front window.

Capacity Building

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Inspiring people of all ages, young in spirit and generous of heart, To contribute to the regeneration of our homeland by volunteering their time, skills and resources.

Developing a culture of philanthropy – by giving what we can and have, we grow stronger


Nothing is impossible through a shared and inclusive vision of a better place, effectively communicated


By sharing in the tasks of organization, planning, collaboration, leadership and resource cultivation, we learn together

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Health & Wellness

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Enhancing the networks and providers of well-being in our place for the maximum potential of body, mind and spirit

Anchorum Health & Wellness Initiative

Respecting our sacred healing traditions based in natural plants, prayers and respect for the seasons and cycles of the sun and moon


Fostering a culture of compassion for each other through the natural cycles of aging, health and illness

Ensuring that all of our neighbors regardless of income or means, have access to high quality healthcare and the latest developments in medical technology and services


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Long Term Recovery

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Engaging local, state and federal partners and our residents in the healing and regeneration of our homeland – nuestra Querencia

Developing a holistic and healing strategy for economic, social, and cultural revitalization
– for the people, nuestra gente


Protecting and nurturing the land and watersheds, nuestra tierra y agua, for future generations


Encouraging a philosophy of sensitive stewardship of our sacred place as a refuge for the heart, mind and spirit

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