Healthy Kids Healthy Communities
Healthy Kids Healthy Communities (HKHC) works with more than 600 local and state partners to make long-term policy, systems, and environmental changes so it is easier for people to access healthy, affordable food and be physically active in their communities.
This vision is realized by transforming the local landscape: we strengthen food systems by supporting community gardens and farmers' markets, and by connecting schools, senior centers, and early childhood programs to New Mexico Grown food; we build active communities by helping partners secure funding for bike, pedestrian, and outdoor recreation infrastructure and supporting walk and roll to school programs. By bridging healthy eating with safe opportunities for physical activity, HKHC ensures that the places where New Mexicans live, learn, and play are designed for lifelong wellness.
Health Data:
Publications:
- Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Newsletter - Winter 2026
- Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Newsletter- Fall 2025
- Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Newsletter- Summer 2025
- Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Newsletter- Spring 2025
News Articles:
- Schools, senior centers & farmers honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food
- Health Department expands school-based health centers
- State coalition names statewide winners in NM Grown Program
Resources:
- Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Statewide Fact Sheet (2024-2025)
- Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Reach Map (2026)
- Healthy Kids Healthy Preschool Fact Sheet (2024-2025)
- New Mexico Grown Program Overview
- New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Awards Overview
- New Mexico Grown Nuevo Thursdays Overview
NM Grown Golden Chile Applications
- Food Hub Application
- Early Care and Education Application
- Golden Chile Application for K-12 Schools
- Golden Chile Application for Senior Centers
- Food Producer Application (for Farmers and Ranchers)
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