New Vistas

06/22/2026

The New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council’s draft Five-Year Plan for 2027-2031 is now available for public review and comment, and the Council wants to hear from you! The Five-Year Plan outlines the Council’s goals and objectives to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families in New Mexico, through its work over the next five-year period.

The goals and objectives in the draft plan were developed based on feedback received from people with I/DD, family members, advocates, service providers, and community partners from across New Mexico. A copy of the draft Plan is available online at https://www.nmddc.org/media/files/NM%20DDC%20Five-Year%20Plan%202027-2031%20Final.pdf.

Comments on the draft Plan for 2027-2031 can be sent by email to [email protected]. Comments are being accepted through Thursday, July 16.

Thank you for making the voice of the disability community heard!

06/12/2026

Calling all Youth! New Vistas will be hosting a Youth Transition Conference at the NMHU Campus Ballroom in Las Vegas on August 7th from 3-7pm.

Keep your eyes open for more information as we get closer to this fun, free event for youth ages 14-24!

06/12/2026

Come out and join us at Growing Up New Mexico's Father's Day Car Show this Saturday, June 13th, from 10-2 at the Kaune Campus 1409 Monterey Dr in Santa Fe. New Vistas will have a table there with other local vendors to share information - we hope you'll stop by to say Hi!

06/01/2026

Beginning this Sunday, June 7th, the City of Santa Fe will launch their brand new "Free Fare Sundays" pilot program. Use of the City's Santa Fe Trails fixed-route buses will be free to all passengers each Sunday from June 7th to September 6th!

Check out https://santafenm.gov/public-works/transit/santa-fe-trails? for information on routes, schedules and service updates.

Bus route maps and schedules | Santa Fe, New Mexico - Official City of Santa Fe government website provides information and online services for residents of, businesses in, and visitors to Santa Fe, New Mexico

05/27/2026

The Summer Reading Program is kicking off at the Carnegie Library in Las Vegas, NM on Thursday, June 11, and it is packed with exciting events throughout June and July. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” invites readers of all ages to dig deep into books, discover new worlds, and uncover the power of imagination.

Why is this important? Reading over the summer helps keep minds active, builds creativity, and prevents the “summer slide” in learning. Stories also connect us, helping us understand different perspectives, spark curiosity, and inspire lifelong learning. From fun activities to engaging programs, there is something for everyone, so come be part of the adventure and make this a summer full of discovery.

The schedule is as follows:
· June 11th
o Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum: The Arts of Democracy in NM

· June 12th
o New Mexico Genealogical Society: Workshop/Presentation

· June 17th
o Indiana Bones: Storytelling

· June 18th
o Intro to the Archives: Ken Macy Room Tour and Beginner Research

· June 24th
o Kevin Kinane: Recycle Man Musical Program

· July 1st
o Dino Dig: Dig dinosaur eggs

· July 8th
o Agriculture Literacy Project: Garden in a Glove and Plant a Living Necklace

· July 10th
o Microfilm & Microfiche Archival Research: How to Use a Microfilm/fiche Scanner

· July 15th
o New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies: Clay Tracks Experiment and Tabletop Museum

· July 16th
o Dinosaur Eye Sculpting: Model Magic Clay Sculpting

· July 22nd
o Storyteller’s Garden of Tales: Gardening Activity - Bilingual

· Every Monday
o Spanish Conversation Hour: Spanish Practice & Social Hour

For more information, please contact the Carnegie Library at 505-426-3304.

05/12/2026

Access Living is sponsoring a webinar on May 20th at 12pm on Being an Immigrant and Disabled in the US: Immigration Enforcement, Family Separation and What Communities Carry. If you'd like to participate, please visit the below link to register:

https://bit.ly/4enzs8O

05/11/2026

Our friends at The Arc are sponsoring free digital skills trainings for people with disabilities! The training sessions are available online at any time and can help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn skills to get started with computers and video conferencing, navigate websites, protect against online scams, create healthy relationships online and become a responsible content creator.

For more information, visit the ARC's website at:

The Arc and AT&T have joined forces on a nationwide program that is bringing digital skills training to people with disabilities and their families

04/30/2026

Our friends at Growing Up New Mexico and the Santa Fe Early Childhood Steering Committee are sponsoring a Father's Day Car Show on June 13th from 10-2pm at Growing Up New Mexico's Kaune Campus. This free event is open to everyone, and we hope you'll join us there!

04/27/2026

Our friends at the Rio Arriba Health Council are sponsoring a free 6-week Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop is being hosted in Espanola at McCurdy Ministries offices May 14th - June 18th from 1pm to 3:30 pm. The workshop is open to anyone who has or cares for someone with long term conditions like diabetes, chronic pain, heart disease, depression, etc.

For more information or to register call 505-428-9089 or email [email protected]

04/27/2026

Free Mental Health First Aid classes will be offered beginning next week around the state!

Classes are presented in collaboration with the New Mexico Coalition for Su***de Prevention and Awareness, the New Mexico Peer Coalition, Presbyterian Health Plan and other community partners. They will be 8-hour, in-person courses, and are open to any interested resident in our state.

Classes will be offered in:
Carlsbad - May 4th from 9-6 at the Southeast New Mexico Community College
Registration: https://MHFA-Carlsbad-2026.eventbrite.com

Shiprock - June 17th from 8:30-5:30 at the Healing Circle Drop-In Center
Registration: https://MHFA-Shiprock-2026.eventbrite.com

Pojoaque - July 22nd from 9-6 at Cities of Gold Casino
Registration: https://mhfa-Pojoaque-2026.eventbrite.com/

More locations are coming soon - and for more information, please check out NMRecovery.org