Mission: NM Eviction Prevention & Diversion advances housing stability by reducing evictions in rural, underserved, and immigrant communities, improving health and quality of life. We provide effective legal, social, and financial support to prevent homelessness and address immediate threats to housing stability. Through staff with lived experience, targeted outreach, modern communication, and collaboration, we are a statewide liaison between tenants, landlords, courts, and community organizations. NMEPD advocates for systemic reforms focused on housing access as a basic human need, additional housing supply, supportive services, diverse housing options, policy, and regulations to best serve NM communities' health, social, and economic needs.

Community Member Testimonials: 

 “One night, I searched the internet for help and filled out a form. By the next morning, New Mexico Eviction Prevention had already emailed and called me to get things in order. Their response was fast, and I felt supported right away.” 

“Thanks to NMEPD, I was able to keep my home and maintain stability for my family. I’m still in my home today.” “I will never forget what they did for me. They helped me protect my family during one of the hardest times of my life, and now I feel hopeful for the future.”

We Keep Folks in Their Homes While Fairly Compensating Landlords.

Upcoming Events/ Resources/Updates

Bernalillo County Residents if you need an ID please read:

We have an update regarding the ID Clinic schedule.

In addition to the weekly ID Clinic offered at Central United Methodist Church (201 University Blvd. NE, north of Central) every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a new monthly ID clinic is being launched.

The new clinic will be held at the Gateway East Center on Gibson (just east of San Mateo). Address: 5400 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Phone: (505) 537-8588.

We have partnered with Central United Methodist Church to bring an ID Clinic to the Gateway East Center.

The ID Clinic assists folks with identifying and gathering the documents needed in order to seamlessly go to the MVD to receive their ID

Do you live in Albuquerque and are thinking about attending CNM? Then pay close attention:

Hello All! 

Just a reminder about CNM's upcoming Enroll-a-Palooza event. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with family, friends, students, and community members.

This event is designed to help prospective and current students get the support they need to start or continue their educational journey at CNM.

No appointment is necessary—students can simply stop by during the scheduled event times to receive assistance with admissions, enrollment, financial aid, registration, and other student support services.

Enroll-a-Palooza event:

Thursday, July 30 CNM Montoya Campus, 4700 Morris St. NE, 8:00-5:00 pm

We look forward to welcoming you to CNM.

We hope to see you there!

If you'd think life’s unexpected bumps in the road make you ineligible to attend CNM read more about CNM's System-Impacted Programs, here.

First day of school is around the corner

Back to school event for Albuquerque Parents

Elementary and middle school students in the Rio Grande High School feeder pattern are invited to a Back to School Bash with resources, school supplies, food trucks, vendors, lowriders exhibition, and live music.

DATE: August 1, 2026
LOCATION: Rio Grande High School, 2300 Arenal Rd SW
TIME: 10 a.m. – noon

From CABQ Youth & Family Services:

See web page: cabq.gov/family/events/cruzin-into-the-school-year-2026

When: Saturday, August 01, 2026, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Preregistration Required - Please note there are two locations for this event. 

You must pre-register here for the one you would like to attend.

• Register for West Mesa Community Center

• Register for the Community Center at Phil Chacon Park

Please reserve one ticket per child. Adults are not required to register. Each child must be present to receive giveaways.

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East Mountain Back to School Bash

Pick up food and supply packs at this free event in Edgewood. There will be vendors, food trucks, and entertainment too.

DATE: August 8, 2026
LOCATION: Venus Park, 181 NM-344, Edgewood
TIME: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Safety and fun times for Los Lunas Parents

Join the Los Lunas Police Department for a night of fun, food, and community. There will be free school supplies (while supplies last), as well as free hot dogs and hamburgers.

DATE: August 4, 2026
LOCATION: Los Lunas Sports Complex, 1600 NM-314, Los Lunas
TIME: 5-7 p.m.

Vaccine information for NM Families:

END OF SUMMER PARTY !!!

Event details:

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Swan Park, Santa Fe, NM

Cost: Free

District 3 City Councilors Pilar Faulkner and Lee Garciawelcome you to a Back to School Summer Bash focused on healthy kids and fun.

Santa Fe, NM - District 3 City Councilors Pilar Faulkner and Lee Garcia welcome you to the Back to School Summer Bash, a free family-friendly event designed to promote

healthy living and celebrate the upcoming school year.

Join us on Saturday, August 1, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Swan Park in Santa Fe for a day full of games, free food, and exciting giveaways. This high-energy event will

highlight positive, healthy activities for kids, including soccer, basketball, painting, and more-all designed to encourage creativity, movement, and community engagement.

"This is more than just a party-it's a show of support from our entire community," said Fire Chief Brian Moya. "We want to create a space where kids can have fun, feel safe, and be inspired to start the school year strong."

Music by Lensic 360 – Frontera Bugalu - Radio Malilla - Santa Fe DJ Luz Skylarker – DJ Dynamite Sol – T3

The event will also feature community partners from across Santa Fe, each bringing resources, activities, and services centered on child wellness, education, and healthy

development. From local artists and sports mentors to health educators and nonprofit leaders, everyone is coming together with one goal: to celebrate and uplift our kids.

Families are encouraged to bring their children, enjoy the festivities, and connect with organizations that care deeply about their future.

List of Sponsors:

Anchorum Albertsons Christus St. Vincent ‘s City Councilor Amanda Chavez

City Councilor Jamie Cassutt City Councilor Lee Garcia Coca Cola

Girls Inc. Homewise Hutton Broadcasting KDCE KSFR

La Liga Santa Fe Soccer Lensic 360 Northern New Mexico Toy Drive

Northern Soccer Sam's Club Santa Fe Country Club Santa Fe Fire Department

Santa Fe Gloom Santa Fe Housing Trust Southside Latino Small Business Association

State Employees Credit Union Target Zydeco

FREE!!!! ESL Classes now being offered in Santa Fe by La Fonda Foundation

We are excited to share that La Fonda Foundation has expanded our English as a Second Language (ESL) program.

Our ESL classes are open to anyone in the community who can benefit from learning English and are offered completely free of charge.

The goal of our program is to help adult learners build confidence by developing practical, functional English skills they can use at work, at home, and in everyday life. Whether you are just beginning your English journey or looking to strengthen your communication skills, we welcome learners at all levels.

To better serve our adult learners, we have expanded our class offerings and are pleased to welcome Marisol Camacho, our new certified ESL instructor, to the La Fonda Foundation team. Marisol brings valuable experience teaching English in both Juárez and Denver and is looking forward to working with our students and community.

Current class offerings include:

Beginner Classes

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Intermediate Classes

• Tuesdays

• 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Classes are held at the La Fonda Foundation office (Downtown Santa Fe, near the Nambe store):
102 W. San Francisco Street, Suite 5
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Virtual classes are also available.

Flyer: https://canva.link/vj1zv6r4rq0klsf

Possible employment opportunities below!

Are you looking for a job or want to change jobs, follow the link below.

Santa Fe Residents, these might interest you:

Job Opportunities

Presbyterian Community Health is hiring a Community Health Worker-Santa Fe to support children and their families’ access to health care, benefits and resource navigation, and co-lead their food is medicine program – Northern Roots.  

 To learn more or apply go to their website: CHW-Santa Fe

  Qualified candidates will have experience working in community health and/or clinical settings, an interest in the health and wellbeing of their communities, and comfort working with Microsoft Office Suite and using an electronic medical record. This is an in-person position with some travel for outreach and team meetings, and cross collaboration with a statewide regional community health department.

 Anyone with questions about this position is encouraged to email Yazil Rodriguez yrodrigue19@phs.org or Jasmine Meyer jmeyer4@phs.org

‍ ‍New Mexican Renters here is some information for you

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR HOUSING MEDIATION & EVICTION PREVENTION

Do you or your community member have questions or concerns about your housing situation? Did you receive a notice from your landlord? Our Community Justice Workers are available to offer legal and practical assistance for Housing Mediation & Eviction Prevention. Referrals for Housing Mediation & Eviction Prevention referrals can be made on the UNITE US Platform for assistance from our Community Justice Workers. The basic criteria are listed below. Santa Fe County residents seeking guidance on the referral process should call 211.

New Mexico Eviction Prevention and Diversion is accepting applications for Housing Mediation & Eviction Prevention

The basic criteria are as follows for Housing Mediation & Eviction Prevention: 

-Resident MUST reside within Santa Fe City or Santa Fe County

- A person MUST be behind in rent

-MUST have received a 3 or7 Day Notice from your landlord to pay rent or other documentation from the landlord showing the resident is behind in rent.

-MUST be at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) income eligibility standard.

-Struggling to pay rent

Referrals will be accepted exclusively through the Unite Us Portal. If you are a community member or your organization has a community member you think might be eligible,  please register in the UNITE US Platform (Self-Referral can also be done by calling 211 or 505-245-1735) and refer them to New Mexico Eviction Prevention and Diversion on that platform

Community Justice Workers are helping community members through New Mexico Eviction Prevention and Diversion (NMEPD)

Safe and stable housing is a fundamental need, and it is difficult to prioritize mental health and or physical health when that need is not met. Through New Mexico Eviction Prevention and Diversion (NMEPD), our Community Justice Workers are here to connect you with resources that can help. If you are seeking assistance from a community agency, please reach out to one of these organizations to ask for help or visit our list of resources for more information .

Our Community Justice Workers are ready to answer your questions. You can contact us through the following methods:

-Call or Text: 505-216-6166

-Spanish Speakers: Call or Text 505-216-6505

-Email: help@nmevictionprevention.com

If you have a summons for court. You must attend your court hearing. That is the only way the judge may be able to work a deal out between you and your landlord. If you are looking for contact information for your eviction court, and you are/were living in Santa Fe, you are looking for the Magistrate Court. If you reside in Santa Fe County, you can also contact our agency and speak with one of our Community Justice Workers for guidance, advice and other information about your court case. For Taos residents contact Taos Magistrate Court located at 105 Albright St or call 575-758-4030. Rio Arriba residents can contact Rio Arriba Magistrate Court located at 1127 Santa Clara Peak Rd, Espanola NM or call 505-984-3955. If you live in Albuquerque you can contact Bernalillo Metropolitan court located at 410 Lomas Blvd NW (505) 841-8151.

If you are a New Mexico resident and not in court and have only received a 3-day or 30-day notice from your landlord:

• Visit our list of resources here.

• If you need to obtain your court information, please call the New Mexico Judiciary Customer Service Unit (CSU) at 855-268-7804. They can assist in English and Spanish. They are open Monday-Friday 7:00 am -7:00 pm and 9:00 am-1:00 pm Saturdays. New Mexico’s judiciary has the Customer Service Unit (CSU) to answer questions and provide people assistance with navigating the judicial system.

We respectfully ask that you consider making a donation to the New Mexico Eviction Prevention and Diversion program (NMEPD). Your support is crucial to our ongoing mission of keeping residents in their homes.

If you would like to contribute, donations can be made here: https://www.nmevictionprevention.com/donate.

Thank you for your consideration and generosity.