On Tuesday May 9th the Wellness Coalition's AmeriCorps members made a   presentation to the Silver City Town Council and Mayor. The Part of the   Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service led by the Corporation   for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps members Tim Miller and   Mellisa Cano made the presentation to the Council and where supported by   the presence of members Richard Leves, Krista Joslin-Gay, Justin   Blanton, Kimberly Brown and Jackie Olea.

Washington, D.C. – On April 9, more than 680 mayors, who collectively represent nearly 100 million Americans in all 50 states, will join together to recognize the impact of national service participants in AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs who are making a difference in their communities.

Rio Grande Community Farm was honored to participate in the first ever national AmeriCorps Mayor's Week on April 9, 2013 by assisting and enjoying Mayors Day of Volunteerism at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque.

In honor of AmeriCorps Week, Teach For America corps members focused on community engagement by inviting speakers into their classroom to teach a guest lesson. Two of the guest lessons are profiled below.

San Juan County Partnership AmeriCorps members participated in a wide range of exciting community activities during AmeriCorps Week, March 9th- March 17th. On Monday March 11th and Wednesday March 12th the members assisted with an Equine Therapy program for the youth enrolled in the court mandated Drug Court program. The members assisted the youth in caring for the horses, learning to put on saddles and learning to ride the horses. This activity focused on positive nonverbal communication, patience and compassion as a therapy tool while working with large animals.