BPP News

BPP and Arizona Community Foundation leaders visit Mision Caridad in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora. Last week, BPP Executive Director Andy Carey and Arizona Community Foundation officials including Adam Lopez Falk and Taylor Pineda toured BPP member Misión de Caridad School and Center that serves students and families in the surrounding community serving pre-school to ninth grade students and families in the Northern Sonora region. Misión de Caridad provides an excellent educational experience for women and children and was started in 2019, says Founder Jean Sicurella. Jean visited the area as part of a church mission trip and decided to make a bigger impact by starting a nonprofit to create real change for the students and families. The students are provided after school program support, supplies, two meals a day, get school uniforms and shoes, and receive an excellent education in reading, writing, math, science, and technology. Additionally, Misión de Caridad is providing support to the families to address health and wellness as well as opportunities for employment. For more information contact info@mdcaridad.org.

BPP visits Universidad de Monterrey for nonprofit training and support launch of new health organization. BPP Director Andy Carey travelled to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon to provide a nonprofit training in collaboration with the Universidad de Monterrey and Fundación de Beneficencia Jesus M. Montemayor. More than 40 nonprofit executives attended to learn strategies and cultural differences in successfully securing funding support in Mexico from U.S. based donors. Carey highlighted the use of BPP member services and the member access to CANDID Foundation Directory online. There are almost 5,000 foundations based in the United States that regularly support initiatives in Mexico. "We are excited to get the word out about access to CANDID and the incredible opportunities to secure funding support from the other side of the Border," says Carey. Additionally, Carey met with the newly formed Board of Directors of a soon to be launched health initiative supporting individuals and families dealing with neurodivergent people. Generosity knows no bounds, says Carey, and this new initiative will have an incredible impact on the people and families served, and will no doubt be a wonderful resource for people living on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico Border. For more information contact Andy Carey.

BPP to moderate World Design Capital Beyond Borders panel November 12, 2024. The San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital Beyond Boundaries Forum launches next week in San Diego with leaders and organizations attending from across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Topics include diplomacy, journalism, transboundary governance, migration, housing, urban mobility, and workforce development, education, and climate adaptation and resiliency. The two-day forum includes hundreds of officials from the public, private, and civil society sectors from the three countries and is designed to facilitate dialogue, creative thinking, and engagement in the topic areas. BPP Director Andy Carey will moderate the opening session titled “Building cross-border collaboration through subnational diplomacy” and features the Consul General of the United States in Tijuana, the Hon. Christopher Teal and the Consul General of Mexico in San Diego, the Hon. Alicia Kerber Palma. For more information contact BPP.

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BPP Member News

A lawman’s change of heart. By Alfredo Corchado, Puente News Collaborative. Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He pushed strict measures favored by former President Donald Trump. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border, his weariness of divisive politics, and the wishes of neighbors who’ve voted him into office. Arvin West is the iconic borderland sheriff in far-west Texas’ deeply rural Hudspeth County. His distinctive drawl and no-nonsense policing have made him a darling of conservative politicians and fellow sheriffs nationwide, who are convinced that migrants... (read more)

Tijuana-San Diego as a creative beacon: Exploring the World Design Capital's growing influence. Global conferences, events, and exhibitions have profoundly influenced the evolution of architecture and design, serving as catalysts for innovation, new ideas, and pivotal debates. Some gatherings, like the historic Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne, have impacted the field. In contrast, others, such as the Venice Biennale and the World Design Capital (WDC), continue shaping the architectural landscape through periodic editions. Initiated in Turin, Italy, the WDC celebrates a different city every two years as a hub of design reflection and creativity. In the latest edition, the binational region of Tijuana-San Diego made history as the first cross-border WDC, emerging as a creative epicenter with a rich, innovative program that warrants... (read more)

An immigration plan. By Morgan Smith. The elections are five days away as I write this and who knows who will become our next President. Immigration has been a major issue, one where rhetoric has won out over reality and where migrants have been unfairly demonized for political gain. In the hope that after the election there will be room for common sense solutions, here is a plan that might clarify the complicated issues. First, in an effort to simplify these issues, I’ve divided migrants into two general groups – those who are currently in the US and those who want to come here. 1.   Those who are in the US. a. Roughly 12 million migrants are here illegally, most of whom came legally but then overstayed their visas. The vast majority have families, homes, jobs or... (read more)

Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Packard Foundation to release refined Ocean Strategy next March. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, a Los Altos, California, U.S.A.-based philanthropic foundation, recently released a new investment strategy, and since then, its plans for ocean investments have been undergoing reviews. According to the foundation, those reviews will conclude in 2025, and a final strategy will be published in March. “We’ll present the strategies to the board of trustees in March 2025 and, after that, share the completed strategies and make them accessible online,” an Ocean Initiative representative told SeafoodSource in an email. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has been the biggest funder in global ocean philanthropy over the last decade. According to a report by Our Shared Seas in collaboration with San Francisco, California, U.S.A.-based CEA Consulting, the Packard foundation... (read more)

See also: Business of giving, exploring California's culture of generosity and community engagement

Crossing borders with song: A music and mission journey to the US-Mexico border. Borders are places of encounter, calling us to see our shared humanity, writes Greg Allen-Pickett. In October 2024, a diverse group of 20 pilgrims from Hastings, Nebraska, embarked on a transformative journey to the U.S.-Mexico border. This Music and Mission Team traveled to Douglas, Arizona, and Agua Prieta, Sonora, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Frontera de Cristo, a Presbyterian border ministry that fosters relationships across borders. Our trip took place just two weeks before the highly charged upcoming presidential election, where immigration and border security are at the forefront of political debate. Yet, for our group, which spanned four... (read more)

See also: EJ4Climate Grant Program now open, US$1.5M available for education, environmental justice, climate adaptation

Southwest Gas named innovative philanthropic company of the year. Southwest Gas Corporation was recently recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal as the 2024 Innovative Philanthropic Company of the Year at its Corporate Philanthropy Awards. This award recognizes leaders and companies that are leading the way in their charitable efforts and giving back to the community in which they do business. Southwest Gas' commitment and support of communities extends far beyond providing safe and reliable natural gas service to over 1 million homes and businesses across Arizona. The Company is committed to doing its part to pave the way for equitable, empowered, and prosperous neighborhoods that will thrive for generations to come. "As a company, we are always looking for ways to be involved and help strengthen our communities' future," said Karen Haller, President and CEO of Southwest Gas Holdings & CEO of Southwest Gas Corporation. "Our employees... (read more)

Bi-National Collaboration

The City of Tijuana works with the State Department to strengthen ties. Leer en español. Ismael Burgueño, Mayor of Tijuana, strengthens relations with the US Consul General in Tijuana, Christopher Teal, to boost binational collaboration. Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, Mayor of the City of Tijuana, met with Christopher Teal, the US Consul General in Tijuana, to strengthen cooperation and address issues of common interest. Both leaders spoke during this meeting about topics relevant to both communities as they look to make progress on joint initiatives. Burgueño Ruiz, accompanied by the Secretary of Economic Development of Tijuana, Pedro Alejandro Montejo Peterson, welcomed the Consul at the City Hall. Both parties showed willingness and... (read more)

Arizona and Sonora governors sign binational environmental strategic plan to address joint border challenges. Arizona and Sonora are joining forces to tackle environmental issues that don't stop at the border. In a move that signals a binational commitment, Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona and Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo signed a Memorandum of Understanding to put into action the 2023-2027 Arizona-Sonora Environmental Strategic Plan. The plan, which focuses on air, water, waste, and wildlife concerns, looks beyond political lines to address the environmental challenges of the shared 362-mile border region. The signing took place in Hermosillo, Sonora, indicating a willingness of both states to step up on matters that affect the well-being of their shared ecosystem. This new plan builds on... (read more)

Mujeres Lideres Binacionales: Encouraging women in the region to dream and achieve big. Mujeres Lideres Binacionales (MLB) has quickly become a powerhouse for female empowerment in the RioPlex region, bridging communities across the U.S.-Mexico border. Launched in 2022 by two forward-thinking female leaders, MLB aims to create a space where women can build professional networks, find mentorship, and access tools to fuel their business ambitions. This annual gathering connects women across industries through events, workshops, and networking initiatives. They are united by their dedication to economic growth, social impact, and binational collaboration. MLB’s founders were driven by a vision of an inclusive... (read more)

Health and Environment

N.M. receives federal approval to use Medicaid funds for Native American traditional health care practices. The federal government signed off this week on allowing Medicaid to cover Native American traditional health care practices in New Mexico, a move the state described as an advancement for health equity. The state had been pursuing approval for the change from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services since December 2022, according to a release Wednesday from the New Mexico Health Care Authority. "Recognizing that traditional health care practices vary across the many Tribes, Pueblos and Nations, New Mexico is pleased to be able to offer Medicaid reimbursement to practitioners in approved facilities who... (read more)

See also: University of Arizona breaks ground on innnovative health center

Arizona companies building tech to reduce carbon emissions. As climate change continues to wreak havoc, companies in Arizona are developing technologies intended to pull greenhouse gas from the air. Arizona’s unusually intense summer heat — with triple-digit temperatures continuing into October — plus frequent wildfires and decreased flow in the Colorado River are all linked to greenhouse gas buildup, scientists say. CarbonCapture Inc., a climate technology company based in Los Angeles, is building an 83,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mesa. The facility will develop direct air capture (DAC) modules that remove CO2 from the atmosphere by drawing air through special filters called sorbents. “This is the right time to... (read more)

Report: CA Latinos fishing for subsistence eat twice the legal limit of mercury. Hispanic families who fish to put food on the table are disproportionately affected by mercury, which accumulates in seafood in Southern California. Surveys at 10 piers in Los Angeles and Orange counties found 60% of the anglers were Latino and native Spanish speakers, and 78% of them were fishing to feed their families. Sofia Barboza, ocean manager for the Hispanic Access Foundation, said the families are exposed to toxins in fish from polluted waters. "We found that Hispanic anglers in California are actually ingesting an average of 13.9 micrograms of mercury per day via fish consumption that they had caught in local waters," Barboza reported. "This is double the amount of mercury that... (read more)

Migration

Number of Chinese migrants at US-Mexico border drops to lowest count of the year. Border crossings in September fell to 1,326 Chinese nationals, a 40 per cent decline from the 2,198 recorded in June. The number of Chinese migrants trying to cross the US southern border illegally has fallen to its lowest monthly count this year, three months after US President Joe Biden imposed significant restrictions on the processing of asylum claims. According to the US Customs and Border Protection, authorities detained or found inadmissible 1,326 Chinese migrants along the border in September, a 40 per cent decline from the 2,198 recorded in June. The number of Chinese migrants attempting to enter the US without proper documentation had reached a three-year peak of... (read more)

Foreign aid and the ‘root causes’ of migration. Migration from low-income to high-income countries is one of the most contentious socioeconomic phenomena of our times. The vast differences in incomes and living conditions between countries result in very high aspirations to migrate internationally, which are projected to increase even further over the decades to come (Hanson and McIntosh 2016). According to the African Youth Survey 2024, for instance, 58% of young Africans state that it is likely that they will leave their country in the next three years (Ichikowitz Foundation 2024). In response, policymakers in high-income countries make use of foreign aid as a strategy to mitigate the ‘root causes’ of migration in developing regions, such as poverty and... (read more)

Mexicans split on whether stricter migration policy is needed. Mexicans are divided about the need of tighter migration policies, amid a large influx of foreigners crossing their country toward the US border, according to a new poll. About 41% of respondents want Mexico to take a more restrictive stance on migration, while 40% favor more open policies, according to LatAm Pulse, a survey conducted by AtlasIntel for Bloomberg News. That’s in stark comparison with Argentina, Colombia and Chile, where the large majority of the population believes stricter policies are needed. Mexicans’ relationship with migration has been shifting in recent years. Mexico is at the same time the top country of origin and the main... (read more)

Education & Learning

New Mexico Rising podcast highlights positives in the state’s education system. The New Mexico Rising podcast aims to highlight positive stories within New Mexico’s education system. Each episode features an interview with someone leading work or projects in the state’s education system. So far, there have been 31 episodes released featuring a variety of guests. While it seems a majority of news about New Mexico’s education system is negative, the podcast was created to shine a light on the positive things happening in the system. There are episodes for everyone, that cover a number of topics, from the science of reading to how to prepare for a parent teacher conference. For more information and to listen to podcast episodes, click here, or search for New Mexico Rising anywhere you listen to podcasts.

U.S. Education Secretary praises Tucson's bilingual education. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said that a Tucson Unified school has the best bilingual program he’s ever seen, despite Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne and some in the legislature advocating for English-only education. Cardona visited TUSD’s Roskruge Bilingual K-8 Magnet on Thursday to speak with administrators and educators. “I've visited 47 states in the last three and a half years," he said. "I have a bilingual, bicultural master's degree, and I was a school principal in a school that had a bilingual education program. This program here that I've seen is probably the top, one of the top programs that I've seen in my experience, not only as secretary but as an educator... (read more)

‘Circle of greed’: How a $1 million teacher scheme left hundreds of uncertified teachers in Texas classrooms. Robert “Boo Lee” Williams was still seething days after a popular basketball coach and two assistant principals at Houston’s first two historically Black high schools were arrested in an alleged teacher certification scheme. “It almost got me in tears, man,” said Williams, a 1967 graduate of Jack Yates Senior High School in the city’s predominantly Black Greater Third Ward neighborhood, told CNN Friday evening. “We are fighting hard to overcome, to show that we are more than qualified. … I’m just being straight up with you.” And, prosecutors said, more than 200 people certified to teach paid to have someone else take the state certification exam and now are... (read more)

Culture & Community

US residents travel to Mexico to visit their dead. Some worry Day of the Dead tradition dying as families migrate, younger generations embrace Halloween. Ramon Corral brought his family back to the border after spending more than three decades as a trucker in Chicago. “It was always too cold,” the retired resident of El Paso, Texas, said. But then tragedy struck. His son Jose Manuel and his Juarez wife moved to Mexico and were murdered here a few years ago. Since then, Corral has visited his son’s grave every two to three months. He makes sure the grave has new plastic flowers and has placed a portrait of his son atop the tombstone. He planted a baby mulberry next to the grave this week “so he can get some shade.” The love people of Mexican descent keep for their... (read more)

Nearly 200 families separated by US-Mexico border reunite briefly in annual event. Nearly 200 families gathered Saturday along a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border for heartfelt but brief reunions with loved ones they had not seen for years because they live in opposite countries. Tears flowed and people embraced as Mexican families were allowed to reunite for a few minutes at the border with relatives who migrated to the U.S. Adults and children passed over the Rio Grande to meet with their loved ones. This year, the annual event organized by an immigrant rights advocacy group happened three days before the U.S. presidential election, whose monthslong campaigns have focused heavily on immigration and border security. It also took place under... (read more)

California state parks invites military community to enjoy free access to parks on Veterans Day. show appreciation for the service of U.S. military members, California State Parks is offering free admission to 144 select state parks on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. “California State Parks deeply values the sacrifices made by members of our nation’s military and their families,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Offering free admission to our beautiful state parks is a small but meaningful way we say ‘thank you’ for their invaluable service. We hope our parks will serve as great spaces to find peace, reflection and connection for our nation’s heroes and their families.” Signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2013, Assembly Bill 150 (Olsen), authorized California State Parks to offer veterans, active duty and... (read more)

Border Leaders

Arizona State president named as Edison Award recipient. The Edison Awards, an organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new products and services, has named Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, as the 2025 Edison Achievement Award honoree. This prestigious award recognizes Crow’s transformative leadership in higher education, where he has redefined the role of the public research university in fostering impactful, global innovation. Under his guidance, ASU has earned the ranking of No. 1 in innovation by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th consecutive year, solidifying its reputation as a leader in pioneering approaches to education, research and technology. “I am very honored to receive the Edison Award and to join the company of such an incredible cohort of innovation and... (read more)

Gerardo Fierro appointed as Executive Director at Border Authority. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Gerardo Fierro as the executive director of the New Mexico Border Authority executive director. Fierro is a transportation analyst, logistics expert, and former business owner. Fierro joined the agency after serving as a transportation analyst with the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization where he worked on infrastructure and global trade development. He has private-sector management experience with Premier Trucking in Hidalgo, TX, and served as a logistics expert with El Mesteno Cattle Company in Santa Teresa. Fierro holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and international business from New Mexico State University and is... (read more)

US-Mexico Relations

Mexico president responds to Donald Trump winning election. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sought to ease concerns following Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November 5 election victory, saying there's "nothing to worry about" during a press conference on Wednesday. Trump's campaign promises—ranging from potential tariffs and mass deportations to the unlikely threat of U.S. military action against crime groups in Mexico—have sparked fears across her country. Sheinbaum aimed to calm those worries. "There's no reason to worry. For our compatriots and Mexican entrepreneurs, there's no reason to worry. Mexico always comes out ahead," Sheinbaum said in her first comments since the election. While refraining from a formal congratulations, Sheinbaum stated it would be "prudent to... (read more)

Mexican peso tumbles as Trump win stokes economic uncertainty. The Mexican peso plunged to a two-year low after Donald Trump’s victory, reflecting widespread market concern over potential trade tensions and economic uncertainty. Trading as low as 20.8100 pesos to the dollar shortly after the election results, the currency eventually clawed back some losses, stabilizing at 20.6170 by Wednesday morning. This level is still down by 2.59% from its previous close, underlining investor fears of disruptive trade policy changes from a Trump administration. The peso’s decline comes as many in the market brace for possible new trade barriers and tariffs under Trump, who had campaigned on a protectionist platform that included renegotiating... (read more)

Border Research and Study

$1.75M CDC grant funds study to boost vaccine acceptance in Arizona’s rural, border communities. Epidemiologist Tomas Nuño, PhD, is leading a study designed to improve vaccination rates and create new strategies to break down barriers to vaccination in populations with limited access to health care. Researchers at the University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health received a $1.75 million Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant to conduct a community-based, participatory research study designed to improve vaccine uptake in Arizona’s rural and border communities. Vaccination is a highly effective public health intervention that saves millions of lives per year, yet vaccination rates have declined in recent years for a variety of... (read more)

See also: Americas Factsheet | October 2024

Manufacturing jobs are making a comeback in Texas. Manufacturing jobs are so back: Employment nationwide is now slightly above pre-pandemic levels, and Texas is leading the way. Why it matters: It's the first time since the 1970s that the manufacturing industry has recovered all the jobs lost during a recession, per an analysis of government data out this month from the Economic Innovation Group, a centrist think tank. By the numbers: The number of Texas manufacturing jobs grew from 906,000 in 2019 to 955,000 in 2023, representing 5.5% growth. That's one of the highest growth rates over the four-year period. Zoom in: There are more than 1,600 manufacturers in San Antonio that employ more than 61,000 people, per greater:SATX, the region's economic development nonprofit. That contributes to a $13.5 billion... (read more)

University of Arizona and three other schools receive $2.6 million from NIH to study 'LatinX' LGBTQ youth. The NIH handed out $2.6 million in grants to four universities to study how families can have impacts on the well-being of LGBTQ youths. The NIH has awarded multiple universities millions of dollars to study the “LatinX family mental health crisis.” The project, aimed to “impact the mental health and overall wellbeing of Latinx queer and transgender youth,” as outlined on The University of Arizona’s website, will be led by researchers from the University of Arizona, the University of Miami, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Florida. In total, the project will distribute $2.6 million to the universities to advance the study, with the University of Arizona receiving... (read more)

Other Border Stories

See also: Images at Mexico-US border after Trump election win

$205 million in federal funding awarded to Arizona for EV infrastructure. Arizona is getting $205 million in federal funding for electric vehicle infrastructure projects. The number of electric vehicles in the state has tripled in the last year and a half. The money will be put towards EV charging infrastructure over the next three years, most of which will be placed alongside highways and in communities without access. Stephen Naimoli is a public policy analyst for Atlas Public Policy, a research group focusing on transportation and building certification. He says 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in Arizona come from transportation. He says this investment will help lower those emissions. “By increasing access to... (read more)

See also: 5 airports on the US-Mexico border that suit passengers from both countries

Trade and Industry

Building on long history of tech & innovation, California selected as headquarters for the National Semiconductor Technology Center. Today, Governor Newsom celebrated California’s selection by the U.S. Department of Commerce to be home to the headquarters for the new National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). This new facility, known as the Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF), will be one of the three CHIPS for America research and design (R&D) facilities and will also operate as the headquarters of Natcast, the non-profit entity designated by Commerce to operate the NSTC. California has long been a leader in global technology and future thinking innovation. With our state’s global... (read more)

Mexico and the U.S.: Strengthening a strategic manufacturing alliance. Too often, discussions about U.S.-Mexico relations get overshadowed by political cycles and electoral dynamics in the United States. Yet, when we focus on economic fundamentals, Mexico stands out as an ideal manufacturing partner. The reasons are straightforward: geographically, no country is closer to the U.S. with such a significant manufacturing sector, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which began as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), is one of the most comprehensive trade deals of its kind. Mexico’s labor market and familiarity with the U.S. economy further strengthen this partnership, and the extensive road, rail, port, and airport access enhances... (read more)

More efficient cross-border networks needed as US-Mexico trade rises. Rapid growth in US-Mexico trade is forcing a maturation of cross-border supply chain networks that logistics executives say will be critical as freight volumes rise. New warehouses and logistics facilities are opening almost weekly at freight crossings such as Laredo and El Paso, Texas. But those facilities are only the tip of the spear. Behind them lie complicated communication and transportation lines linking those nodes that form cross-border supply chains. Those networks take more work to build than the nodes themselves. And the strength of those networks is becoming more critical. The networks taking shape today are more diverse... (read more)

Economy and Business

The economic impact of Latinas on U.S. GDP growth. A groundbreaking report from California Lutheran University, UCLA’s Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture and Bank of America revealed Latinas are not just contributing to the economy, they are essential to the economy. Discover the stunning statistics: the Latina GDP surged to $1.3 trillion in 2021, up from $663 billion in 2010, marking a remarkable 51.1% growth rate and outpacing both Latino men and the overall population. Education rates for Latinas are skyrocketing, with a 103% increase from 2010 to 2021, while real income for Hispanic women has risen by 46% in the same period. In a discussion with Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, a renowned professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA, we... (read more)

Texas, Houston earn top marks for business climate and foreign trade. Texas and Houston have once again earned top accolades for economic development from Site Selection Magazine, highlighting the region’s attractiveness for business. A survey of business executives also affirmed Texas as the top state for business climate, with Houston listed as one of the “places to grow fast.” These rankings are based on the perspectives of corporate decision makers. Criteria for the rankings included the executive survey, 2023 Governor’s Cup rankings, Inc. 5000 companies, total and per capita economic development projects as well as various other... (read more)

Success of Mexican traditions in Baja California. Leer en español. Tijuana merchants report strong sales of cempasúchil flowers after Día de Muertos. Mexican traditions have successfully stood out in Baja California, particularly in Tijuana, where florists on 5th Street in the city’s downtown area have reported a successful weekend selling cempasúchil flowers, even after the conclusion of Día de Muertos celebrations. Many merchants managed to sell nearly all of their initial investment and plan to discount the remaining stock in the coming days; some will use the flowers to decorate graves that did not receive visitors. Local florist Ricardo Carvajal emphasized that while the demand for cempasúchil remains strong in the region, the festivities in... (read more)

Upcoming Events

November 8-9, Women’s Health Summit, Isleta Resort & Casino | The summit will address critical health care issues affecting women in New Mexico with a series of panels and informative speakers, as well as the opportunity for collaboration and networking with medical experts in all areas of women’s health.


November 14, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) annual dinner and 505 Awards event, Sandia Casino and Resort | The awards show recognizes the people and organizations who are making significant contributions to Albuquerque’s economy. Honorees are presented with awards in various categories.


November 14, Mexico and the United States: New challenges after defining elections, San Diego, California | Join the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS), CETYS Universidad and the Institute of the Americas for an insightful, in-person-only conference featuring Denise Dresser, a distinguished Mexican political analyst, columnist and academic.


November 14, Claudia Sheinbaum's Security Strategy: A Path Forward? Online event | The discussion will delve into her administration's security framework, highlighting both new initiatives and key policy adjustments that define Sheinbaum’s strategy. Panelists will evaluate her administration’s early days, providing insights into how effectively she has responded to Mexico's most pressing security concerns, including the dynamics of cooperation and coordination with the United States.


November 15, 52nd Annual National Philanthropy Day event, Association of Fundraising Professionals San Diego | National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our community and the world.


December 2 -4, Effective Leadership, Successful Fundraising, San Diego, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | In this course you will learn how to develop and cast vision for your fundraising operation, recruit and retain talent, continually innovate, lead through consensus, address setbacks, and hold colleagues accountable for results.

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