Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors and volunteers of Mesa Prieta for coming out to the preserve this past weekend! We were able to get some much needed trail maintenance done, trim back trees that were encroaching on petroglyphs, and refinish the benches along the trail. We accomplished so much, and it was a treat to see all the smiling faces and share in some excellent conversations. Till next time!

03/20/2026

Happy Spring Equinox from Mesa Prieta! As the light and dark stand equal, may we find the same balance within ourselves and in our communities.

Image taken at solar noon today.

01/28/2026

Tune in to:
No Greater Act: Pueblo Resistance!

"This is not a history of Pueblos, or the Pueblo Revolt, but a history of early resistance."

Broadcast times on New Mexico PBS:
Thursday, Jan 29 at 7:00 PM
Friday, Jan 30 at 9:00 PM

Check your local PBS listings for exact airtimes where you live. The documentary is rolling out nationwide.

https://vimeo.com/1147115144?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPm-09leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4KjcHEYrdrj6HxtJPpo0jbXHsfD_dHN-5igN6hcqn5dUa9e2_Wb_J3rEwkfw_aem_EPF5P37ONJVp2VdCe91YRQ

This is "NO GREATER ACT TRAILER" by Lightningwood on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice!

12/18/2025

A huge thank you to the Santa Fe Community Foundation for providing funding to help build our internships!

Our Community Grants program reached a meaningful milestone this year — surpassing $1,000,000 in grants to 67 nonprofits!

These incredible organizations are strengthening local communities through their work in animal welfare, arts and culture, civic and economic opportunities, education, environment, and health and human services. We're very grateful for their teams and for the generosity that powers their work.

Animal Welfare
Assistance Dogs of the West, Española Humane, Friends of Estancia Valley, Street Homeless Animal Project, Santa Fe Raptor Center

Arts & Culture
Chama Valley Arts, Cornerstones Community Partnerships, Embudo Valley Library, Española Valley Fiber Arts Center, The Exodus Ensemble, Life Circle New Mexico, Meadow City Academy of Music, Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project

Civic & Economic Opportunity
Visiones Colaboritivas, WESST, Santa Fe YouthWorks

Education
College and Career Plaza, Communities In Schools of New Mexico, Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library, Girls Inc. of Santa Fe, The Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching, Growing Up New Mexico, MathAmigos, The May Center for Learning, McCurdy Ministries, New Mexico Rural Library Initiative, Ojo Sarco Community Center, Reading Quest, Rio Arriba Adult Literacy Program, Student Parent Success Program at Santa Fe Community College, United Way of Northern New Mexico

Environment
New Mexico Environmental Law Center, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, Reunity Resources, Santa Fe Conservation Trust, Santa Fe Watershed Association

Health & Human Services
SFPS Adelante, Bienvenidos Outreach, Birthing Tree Fund, Carnelian Center, Chainbreaker Collective, Chaplain Joe's Street Outreach, Comedor de San Pascual, Coming Home Connection, Consuelos Place, Contigo Immigrant Justice, Cooking with Kids, Dixon Cooperative Market, Dream Tree Project, Fathers New Mexico, Gerard's House, Interfaith Community Shelter, Kitchen Angels, Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, La Cienega Fire & Rescue Association, Las Cumbres Community Services, Many Mothers of Santa Fe, Moving Arts Española, Pegasus Legal Services for Children, Self Help, The Sky Center, Solace Sexual Assault Services, St. Elizabeth Shelters and Supportive Housing, Tierra Nueva Counseling Center of Southwestern College, Villages of Santa Fe, Youth Shelters and Family Services

Learn more: https://www.santafecf.org/news-stories/2025-community-grants

12/04/2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Student Research Awards! See our website for more details and please share widely with university/college students!

https://arara.wildapricot.org/Student-Research-Awards

10/28/2025

Thank You, Volunteers!!
Every petroglyph recorded, story shared, and visitor inspired happens because of you. This project simply wouldn't exist without your dedication and care for this sacred landscape.

10/13/2025

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pay homage to the peoples whose presence and knowledge continue to shape and guide this land we are honored to protect.

10/08/2025

We are thrilled to share that the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project has been awarded $40,000 through the New Mexico Outdoor Equity Fund!

This incredible grant will fund next year’s Summer Youth Intern Program, giving local students the opportunity to connect deeply with the land, learn advanced documentation techniques, and help preserve the thousands of petroglyphs that make Mesa Prieta such a special place.

Beyond education, this funding strengthens our mission of preservation, documentation, and outreach, allowing us to care for the Mesa, expand training programs, and build lasting relationships within our community.

Thank you to the Outdoor Equity Fund for helping us continue this vital work of cultural stewardship, education, and celebration of our shared heritage.

The Outdoor Recreation Division of the NM Economic Development Department has awarded $2.2M to fund outdoor programs for underserved youth.

09/21/2025

Come stop by Los Luceros to come see Mesa Prieta!

09/17/2025

Stop by the Los Luceros Historic Site this Sunday, September 21st and say hi!