Calling all Native youth ages 13 to 24 living in New Mexico. This is your opportunity to take action, build leadership skills and create positive change in your community. NB3 Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 to 2027 NB3 Foundation Youth Council. The NB3 Foundation Youth Council brings together young leaders from Native […]
The inaugural Notah Begay III Pro Am Invitational was held February 24 and 25 at Whirlwind Golf Club on the Gila River Indian Reservation. Twelve teams, each made up of one PGA member professional and four amateurs, competed for daily cash payouts during the two day event. The tournament was produced by Elite Golf Experiences, […]
Safety, fun and meaningful engagement are always at the center of NB3 Foundation programming and community events. To further strengthen that commitment, staff recently took an extra step to ensure they are prepared to support youth, families and communities in any situation. On March 18, 11 staff members and three volunteer coaches completed an eight […]
During one of Albuquerque’s colder months, several community partners came together for a morning of service, connection, and “sharing the love” with our unsheltered relatives. On a crisp Saturday morning in early February, multiple local community-based organizations and two dozen volunteers gathered to distribute essential supplies and send love and kindness to those facing […]
NB3 Foundation is proud to host the annual Native Youth Golf Championship, July 19–21 at Santa Ana Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Now in its seventh year, the championship continues to grow as a premier opportunity for Native youth golfers to compete, connect and take the next step in their golf journey. […]
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the important role food and hydration play in helping young people grow, learn and stay active. For our active youth, what they eat and drink can directly affect energy levels, focus and recovery. The Academy of Nutrition […]
NB3 Foundation is continuing to grow its NB3FIT Tennis program following a recent professional development trip to Dallas, Texas. NB3FIT Program Coordinator Mia Freeland participated in the USTA Foundation Impact x Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), bringing back new tools, fresh energy and a clear vision for how tennis can continue to be a fun […]
NB3 Foundation continues to expand high quality opportunities for Native youth through its growing junior golf program. Recently, NB3FIT Golf Specialist Demitrius Payne traveled to Ridgefield, Conn., for hands-on training in the Player Development Index (PDI) an assessment tool that measures and tracks an athlete’s physical, golf and mental skills. With the certification complete, NB3 […]
We’re excited to share the NB3 Foundation Youth Council attended the 2026 UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, AZ. Over 700 Indigenous youth focused on community organizing and went through a 10-step action plan that addressed a community issue. NB3 Foundation youth council attended the Mental Health & Wellness Track, facilitated by Tommy GhostDog with […]
The Evaluation and Research Department is pleased to welcome a student through the University of New Mexico Student Employment Office. We extend our sincere thanks to Jeanette Quintanar, Job Development Officer at UNM, for assisting us in finding a wonderful candidate. As part of our commitment to strengthening Native students’ academic experiences through hands-on learning, […]
