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The lives of several Santa Fe women - remembered for their contributions to the arts, charitable causes and shrewd business practices - were honored on five Official Scenic Historic Markers dedicated at a ceremony, June 15, at La Bajada Rest Area.

The far reaching impact of the global economic recession is challenging the mission of one of Santa Fe's landmark youth development organizations, Warehouse 21 (W21) the Santa Fe Teen Arts Center. Like most other non-profit organizations, Warehouse 21 has experienced a general downturn in funding from donors, grantors and earned revenues. Today, Warehouse 21 announces the launch of a new community campaign seeking direct support as it begins to celebrate the third year in its new facility and its 14th Anniversary on the Santa Fe Railyard.

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The New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance, a non-profit organization, set up by the state to provide easier access to health insurance for small business owners and qualified individuals, opened their new offices with an Open House celebration at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 4th June at 506 Agua Fria Street in downtown Santa Fe.

More than a dozen Santa Fe nonprofits received a little cheer courtesy of Old Man Gloom this year. Funds raised by the Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation from the annual burning of Zozobra (aka Gloom) each September benefit a variety of charities.

Governor Bill Richardson has issued a proclamation declaring May 17-21, 2010, Bike to Work Week in New Mexico. Bike to Work Week is part of a national initiative by the League of American Bicyclists that promotes bicycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to driving.