01/19/2026
Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” On Monday, January 19, the MLK Day of Service is America’s opportunity to re-commit ourselves through service to one another and our communities.
AmeriCorps New Mexico programs, members, and community volunteers are participating in meaningful service projects throughout northern, central and southern New Mexico including:
• DreamTree will host a community food drive, engaging volunteers in donation collection and delivery to Shared Table, a local organization working to address food insecurity in the Toas area.
• AmeriCorps members from the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy have partnered with North Fourth Art Center, a nonprofit organization catering to the learning, creative and entrepreneurial goals of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support outdoor beautification and facility improvements. Activities include litter removal, landscape maintenance, window cleaning and the installation of student artwork.
• Families & Youth Innovations Plus will lead a park clean-up in Las Cruces, engaging volunteers in environmental stewardship and park maintenance efforts. This is a partnership with Keep Las Cruces Beautiful, a volunteer-based beautification program funded by the City of Las Cruces.
More information about AmeriCorps programs in New Mexico and how you can get involved is available at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/ServeNM.