The Semilla Project

We just dropped Episode 1 of The Semilla Project Podcast all about our NextGen program. If you’re 18–24 in NM and trying to figure out your next move — this is for you. Get paid. Learn real skills. Build something that matters: youtu.be/JHgLVZmo7jA #NextGenNM

The $3.5M for NM’s Outdoor Equity Fund is headed to Gov. Lujan Grisham’s desk. This funding connects Tribal, rural & underserved youth to outdoor access, career pathways & healthy futures. Sign now to urge her to keep the full $3.5M intact! ✍🏽 semillaproject.org/oef-funding/

Outdoor equity is community-led and rooted in belonging. In Outdoor Equity Is How New Mexico Builds Its Future, from the Ground Up, Adrian Angulo shares how youth at La Mancha Wetlands are restoring habitat and building stewardship through the Outdoor Equity Fund. #oefnm

This Valentine’s Day, slow down and reconnect with your partner on a guided hike at Willow Creek Trailhead. Walk together, share a mid-trail snack, and take part in moments of reflection, storytelling, and meaningful connection, rooted in nature and community. #valentinesdaynm

In the op-ed Patrick Nolan of Friends of the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks shares what happens when young people experience the outdoors for the first time. They gain confidence, build community, and begin to see themselves as stewards of the land and their future. #oef #outdoors

📣 Join Us Today at 1:30 PM - HB 9 Plus on the House Floor Join us in showing up for immigrant families, dignity, and real community safety. Your presence matters. #hb9plus #immigrantsafety #nmleg

The HB 9 amendment strengthens protections by banning 287(g) agreements that turn local law enforcement into ICE agents. This stops NM from enabling detention and deportation systems and helps rebuild trust with our communities. Clear boundaries mean safer communities. #HB9plus

SB40 protects by setting guardrails on Automatic License Plate Recognition systems & preventing surveillance data from being shared with ICE or misused against immigrants, patients, workers, & people exercising their right to protest. 👉 ow.ly/bLWx50Y5xbR #dataprivacy

🌳 Green Spaces in Our Community 🌳 Join us Jan 31 for a community outdoor experience at Valle de Oro NWR! Guided walks, storytelling, and reflection—no experience needed. 🚐 Limited transportation available 📲 Scan QR to register or DM us #greenspaces #environmentalstewardship

🚨 TODAY, the Bernalillo County Commission votes on whether data centers & AI projects will be held accountable. Our water, air, and communities are not expendable. Development must serve people not extract from them. Show up. Speak out: bernco.gov/boards-commiss… #communityfirst

New Mexico led the way by creating the nation’s first Outdoor Equity Fund. Now we’re building the future of outdoor equity together. Follow along as we work to ensure outdoor access for all New Mexico youth. 🌐 semillaproject.org/oef/ #outdoorequitynm

JOIN US AT THE ROUNDHOUSE 📣 The 2026 Legislative Session is here & we’re bringing the power of the people to the Roundhouse. From workers’ rights to immigrant justice, youth power to protecting our public lands, this is our moment to be heard. #nmleg #legislativesession2026

We believe outdoor access is a basic right, not a privilege. Investing in youth outdoors is an investment in NM’s future, healthier communities, stronger connections, & new opportunities for the next generation. #oefnm

Outdoor recreation contributes $3.2 billion to NM's economy & supports 29,000+ jobs statewide. Investing in youth outdoors isn’t just about access , it’s about workforce development, community health, & economic vitality. That’s why sustainable funding for the OEF matters.#oefnm

Since 2019, the OEF has connected thousands of NM youth to the outdoors, many for the very first time. But demand continues to outpace funding. A thriving OEF means healthier youth, stronger communities, & pathways to future careers in conservationn & outdoor recreation. #oefnm

We’re excited to introduce the Coalition for OEF, a statewide alliance working to secure sustainable public funding for NM's OEF. Together, we’re ensuring every young person in NM can access meaningful outdoor experiences, today & for generations to come. semillaproject.org/oef/

From December 1st–6th, we’re gathering to build a traditional horno together. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn, connect, & help shape a space that will nourish our community for years to come. Contact Aaron at 505-339-9430 or aaron@semillaproject.org #hornobuild

🎙️ Isaac De Luna joined the Richard Eeds Show to talk about Across Together, the film following young New Mexicans climbing Mexico’s tallest volcano in a journey of identity & courage. 🎧 Listen: santafe.com/podcast/richar… 🎟️ Tickets: artsandculture.cabq.gov/13050/13051 #acrosstogether

Únete a The Semilla Project para una tarde de comunidad, conversación y acción, donde jóvenes, líderes locales y miembros de la comunidad se reunirán para hablar sobre el futuro de la justicia climática, la transición laboral y el desarrollo económico en NM. #gengreen2025

Thankful for Every Tree Planted 🌳 330 trees we've planted so far! A huge thank you to every volunteer, family, & neighbor who has put a tree in the ground. Your commitment is helping us grow a healthier, greener future for our community. #thankful