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Southwest Experiential Education and Travel

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We're on a mission to connect you
with inspirational and transformational
educational opportunities
for real-life learning in real-life places with real-life people.

We are passionate, caring community members who want to support a better future for our world. The Community Learning Network is a New-Mexico-born and locally-based grassroots 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization born out of this communal intention and global need. We are a web of real-people in real-places who work together to provide extraordinary real-life learning experiences that inspire responsible, respectful, relational living and that will deepen the way you look at life...and the world.
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Go Where?

The Land of Enchantment
(They call it that for a reason...
Come visit and you will agree!)
New Mexico

Known as Nuevo México by the Spanish and Yootó Hahoodzo by the Dine (Navajo),
New Mexico is home to 22 indigenous nations and numerous old Spanish settlements and mission churches. Tucked between Arizona and Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Mexico. the Rio Grande River is the lifeblood of the region.

The 400-year-old capital city of Santa Fe, "City of Holy Faith," is nestled at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains which translates from Spanish into English as "Blood of Christ." By car, Santa Fe is one hour north of the international airport in Albuquerque and one hour south of the mountain town of Taos, New Mexico.

A Glance into New Mexico's Past

The region was originally inhabited for thousands of years by numerous indigenous nations. Later, the Spanish came to settle in Santa Fe around 1608. In 1680, the Pueblo Revolt succeeded in pushing the Spanish out for 12 years. While developing Santa Fe as a trade center, the returning settlers founded Albuquerque in 1706. Then, Spain forfeited the province of New Mexico to Mexico after the Mexican War of Independence. Later, the Mexican-American war was ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, and Mexico ceded to the United States what is known as the American Southwest and California. In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state in the US. Spanish is spoken by more than 28% of New Mexicans, and numerous indigenous languages are common including Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, and Keres, as well as Ute, Apache, and Dine' (Navajo).
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Serve Others

Serve and Learn!
Plant corn, clean acequias, distribute food, work in a local soup kitchen, distribute food to families and elders in need, meet with area students and teachers, and even muck stables, feed horses, or milk goats. There are plenty of ways to serve others in Santa Fe and more!  An extraordinary opportunity for community exchange and environmental education in the art and science of right relation.
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Touch Centuries of History and Culture

The region is home to over 22 indigenous nations and numerous 400-year-old Spanish settlements. People have survived and thrived thanks to a deep commitment to family and community, as well as culture, nature, and "Creator."
Traditional languages and cultures still survive despite years of colonial occupation.
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Build ...with Adobe

We love MUD...hope you do, too!
Much of Northern New Mexico is built from adobe - a mixture of earth, clay, straw, and water. Join us in this timeless tradition and learn about our historic buildings and churches, adobe architecture, wooden vigas, kiva fireplaces, earthen ovens, mud plaster, latillas, passive solar, and energy-saving design. We are building a future while honoring the past!  Steep in the deep heritage of the region while participating in intergenerational community work projects.
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Visit local Attractions and Heritage Sites

We joke around in Santa Fe that there is an old Catholic Church every 5 blocks. Museums, historic monuments and archeological ruins, trails and parks, the pueblos, and of course, lots of adobe churches and historic buildings to see!
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Help Sustainable Farms

Get Growing!
Put your hands on the earth...
plant, weed, harvest food..
.learn about the food cycle, composting and seed saving, as well as
water democracy and
our centuries-old acequia ditch system, and more... Learn about
environmental stewardship, food security, and land conservation while enjoying the extreme beauty, culture, and history of northern New Mexico!
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Steep in the Beauty and Wonder of Nature

When pondering how to create well-being for life, clean water, fresh air, healthy food, and natural wonder are part of the recipe. Here in the Land of Enchantment, nature still prevails and her splendor is is everywhere. The quality of light and air here can't be described easily but the natural beauty is palatable, prevalent,
and refreshing medicine for the spirit and soul.

AND Much More!


Whatever your learning interests,
we have phenomenal things to learn, see, hear, feel, and do...

AND
we can create a unique, custom experience to support your travel and learning needs
Some of the areas of interest we can explore:

  • Environmental Studies and Sustainable Living
  • Food Security and Food Sovereignty
  • Water Conservation and Land Restoration
  • Architecture of the Southwest, Working with Adobe, and Green Building
  • Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest
  • Indigenous World Views, Decolonization, & the Restoration of Relation
  • Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Renewal and Restoration
  • Education for a Multi-cultural World
  • Interfaith Dialogues, Hoghan Dialogues, Family and Community Dialogues
  • Women's Studies and Retreats for Women
  • A UNESCO "Creative City" in Design, Crafts, and Folk Art
  • Social Justice and Service
  • Catholic History, Social Teachings, and Environmental Stewardship

Plus, we work with a range of different groups...

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College or High School
Student Groups

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Educators or
Students
Studying to Become Educators

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Alumni
and Alumni Associations

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Architects
or
Arts
Enthusiasts

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Families or
Catholic and Religious Groups

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Greek
Fraternities or Sororities
and Service Organizations

P.S. - Just say AHHHHhhhhhhh!

A Special Note for Alumni, Post Graduate students, Working Adults, or Retirees:
Northern New Mexico is special
and we are especially good at providing an experience that is
uncommon, restorative, and inspiring.

Come and enjoy the rich culture and history of the region, meet with local community members a
nd visit local organizations, projects, and attractions.
Spiritually nourishing and personally restorative, the natural beauty and historic charm
of northern New Mexico is pure medicine for the soul.

(Plus, Professional Development credits may be available!)

To Learn More or Book a Trip, Contact Us

"Every time we have the opportunity to partner...I am left, as a participant and a staffperson, at a rare loss for words to express my gratitude for the profound, moving, and enlightening experience you've made possible for me and our alumni. I never doubt or take for granted the amazingness of what awaits, ...the result of a thoughtfully coordinated experience FULL OF HEART. The group texts are still buzzing, and I think we did a solid job of acheiving that service-education-culture balance. I know we will see you again soon! Phew! "
Tim Dineen, Fordham University, Alumni Services


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Community Learning Network
208 Ambrosio Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
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  • Home
    • About
    • Stewardship
    • Interns >
      • Fly-In Intern Program
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    • Investors for Good
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    • In the News
  • commUNITY
    • commUNITY relief & resiliency >
      • Right Relations Fund
    • commUNITY connectivity >
      • Homework Gap Team
      • Hotspots
      • ITDRC Project Connect
      • Digital Detectives
      • Internet - What's Happening and What We Can Do >
        • Need Internet?
      • Internet Society New Mexico Chapter
      • Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2017
      • Digital Inclusion and Equity
      • Digital Literacy
      • Digital Literacy Training Toolkit >
        • Printable Training Toolkit with Videos
      • Pueblo Connect
    • commUNITY websites
    • commUNITY rocks
    • commUNITY voices >
      • Youth Media
      • NM Career Profiles >
        • Native Career Profiles
      • Seed: The Untold Story >
        • SEED: Climate Change Resilience
      • Storm Cloud Media >
        • AS TEMPERATURES RISE
        • MONEY & LIFE
        • RE:MEMBER
    • commUNITY educators
    • commUNITY Ambassadors
    • Love Where We Live >
      • Guadalupe Project >
        • NeighborDay 2016
        • Guadalupe Street Project
        • Guadalupe Business Association
        • Guadalupe Street Reconstruction >
          • Guadalupe Street Schedule
    • GEW 2020 Native Artists Panel
  • LEARNing
    • Internships
    • Teaching and Learning with GIS >
      • 2021 ArcGIS Competition
      • GIS for Students
      • GIS for Teachers
      • Maps
      • GIS NM Highlights
      • GIS Indigenous Mapping
    • Learning Channel
    • Virtual Immersion >
      • Stonehill 2021
  • NETwork
    • Tech
    • STEAM
    • Entrepreneurship >
      • GEW 2020
      • GEW 2019
      • GEW 2018
    • Special Projects >
      • LISTO >
        • LISTO for Teachers
        • LISTO for Students
      • S.E.E. >
        • Trip Memories 2019
      • TDK Learning Community >
        • Chei
      • History through Music >
        • Guadalupe Street Walkability
      • Human Reunion
      • Water Matters
      • Walk in Beauty...Again Documentary Film
      • Crazy Hair Day Literacy Campaign
  • Blog
  • Donate
  • Contact