Our Mission + Vision

  • Our Mission

    The New Mexico Local News Fund is dedicated to strengthening and expanding local news across the state, ensuring all New Mexicans have access to the information they need to thrive.

  • How We Work

    We partner with both existing newsrooms and trusted community organizations to support, sustain, and grow local journalism. Through funding, mentorship, and collaboration, we help strengthen the local news ecosystem for long-term impact.

  • Who We Are

    The New Mexico Local News Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, committed to fostering a strong, independent, and sustainable local news ecosystem.

  • Increase Access to Local News

    Ensuring communities across New Mexico receive reliable, relevant, and timely information.

  • Support Newsrooms & Journalists

    Providing funding, training, and networking opportunities to strengthen journalism in our state.

  • Empower Communities

    Collaborating with organizations to create news solutions that reflect the needs and voices of local residents.

Our Funders

Logo of INASMUCH Foundation with the words 'INASMUCH' in large teal letters and 'FOUNDATION' in smaller green letters underneath.
Logo of KF Knight Foundation with black square containing stylized 'KF' initials and text 'KNIGHT FOUNDATION' next to it.
Logo for the Con Alma Health Foundation featuring a gold and purple design.
Thornburg Foundation logo with blue and gray text
Logos of Solutions Journalism Network in red and pink text.
The logo for the movie 'The Machine' featuring stylized text with a robotic theme and a graphic of a robot or machine.
Scripps Howard Fund logo with blue and white color scheme.
Logo of Democracy Fund featuring three interlinked circles and the organization's name.