Good afternoon Cycle Breakers,

We hope ya'll are staying grounded and well. Below, you’ll find updates on upcoming CSVANW trainings and community announcements that we’re excited to share with you.

Your presence and leadership continue to nurture change across our communities, thank you for all that you do.

In solidarity, The CSVANW Team

REGISTER TODAY!

10th Annual I Will Run for Them 5K 

Isleta Lakes & RV Parks

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

Every October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), we gather in movement and medicine to honor the strength, spirit, and resilience of our Native relatives impacted by domestic violence.

This year’s run will take place on:

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Isleta Lakes and RV Parks

4001 Highway 47 SE, Isleta, NM 87022

Whether you run, walk, or jog, we invite you to dedicate your miles to a survivor, a cycle-breaker, or a loved one we’ve lost. Together, we reclaim space for healing and remembrance—because violence is not our tradition.

REGISTRATION & FEE

This year, registration will include a small fee to help support CSVANW’s mission to build safer communities and healthy families:

• General (All): $20
• Youth (12 and Under): FREE
• CSVANW Members*: FREE

*To waive your fee, you must be a current CSVANW member:

• Relative & Advocate Level: Active membership required.
• Organizational Level: Must be a current employee of a member organization. Your work email must match your organization’s domain.
• Tribal Level: Your tribe/Pueblo must be an active member AND must be employed by your tribal government.

Questions about your membership? Contact CSVANW Membership Coordinator, Lincoln Encino, at [email protected].

VIRTUAL 5K

Note: The virtual run is open only to relatives residing outside of New Mexico.

Our annual 5K brings our community together in New Mexico, but we know many of our relatives live outside the state and want to join us. This year, we are opening a virtual run so relatives outside of New Mexico can participate in the I Will Run for Them 5K.

At CSVANW, we believe in access and inclusion. Cycle breakers everywhere deserve the chance to take part. With the virtual run, you choose your own starting line - run, jog, or walk at your own pace and on your own terms. The purpose is solidarity, no matter where you are.

Join us in dedicating your run, jog, or walk to survivors, cycle breakers, and loved ones impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

Virtual Run Details

• Registered participants will receive the 2025 I Will Run for Them 5K shirt, mailed two weeks before the in-person event.
• On October 11, 2025, run, jog, or walk any distance, solo or with friends, family, pets, or your organization.
• More information coming soon!

Note: The virtual run is open only to relatives residing outside of New Mexico.

Volunteer with Us

Each year, community volunteers help make this event possible by supporting on-site registration, water stations, set-up, and take-down. If you’d like to help, SIGN UP HEREto join our volunteer team!

Resource & Artist Tabling

We’re excited to host resource providers and Native artists at this year’s event, more details will be announced soon.

My name is Lesley Mendoza-Beltran, and I was raised in the beautiful region of Northern New Mexico by a loving and hardworking immigrant family. As a proud Mexican American, I have developed a deep appreciation and respect for all cultures, communities, and identities.

I have always been drawn to helping others, which has inspired my goal to pursue higher education in social clinical psychology. I believe in the power of healing through connection, understanding, and empowerment...

Be a Part of the Movement. Volunteer Today!

When you volunteer with CSVANW, you’re not just lending a hand, you’re helping create spaces that are safe, welcoming, and rooted in care for our Tribal communities.

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for those dedicated to supporting Native survivors and Tribal communities across New Mexico.

Whether you’re a student, community member, or advocate, your time and skills can help us advance our work to address domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, teen dating violence, and stalking through a culturally grounded and survivor-centered lens.

CSVANW also partners with organizations like the University of New Mexico and the Native American Community Academy to offer service-learning opportunities where students can earn academic credit.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Assisting with research, policy development, and evaluation of advocacy efforts in Tribal communities
• Participating in site visits to member organizations serving Native survivors
• Supporting events and trainings, creating outreach materials, taking notes, and gathering participant feedback
• You can also volunteer in our office to support daily operations and help our team behind the scenes.

Sign up to stay in the loop about upcoming volunteer opportunities for events, trainings, and more.

Community Advocacy Meeting

September 16, 2025 | 10:30M - 12PM | Virtual

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) invites you to our upcoming Community Advocacy Meeting (CAM), a dedicated space to build relationships, share resources, and strengthen our collective efforts to support Tribal communities.

These monthly meetings are designed to:

• Uplift Tribal Advocates by sharing tools, training, and updates on relevant policies and events
• Deepen partnerships between Tribal programs and CSVANW
• Identify and address barriers to advocacy in a supportive, nonjudgmental space (confidentiality of survivors is always respected)

Support the launch of a new SANE Unit in rural NM!

Roberta’s Place in Grants, NM is hiring a SANE Coordinator (RN Preferred) to lead a team of trauma-informed, culturally responsive nurse examiners.



This is a rare opportunity to help build a program from the ground up — supporting survivors of sexual violence with compassion, safety, and care grounded in community.

📍 Based in Grants, NM

🧾 RN license preferred | Forensic nursing experience valued

📬 Apply: Send resume + letter of interest to [email protected]

We’re proud to support this expansion of services in Cibola County. Please share widely.

Nominate an Advocate

Every month, we take time to celebrate individuals whose heart and work shine in the movement to end violence against Native women, children, and communities. These advocates embody compassion, strength, and an unwavering commitment to their people. They lead with culture, uplift community, and walk in the values of kinship, healing, and tradition. Through their efforts in education, prevention, and support, they create lasting change and inspire others to follow their lead.

Community members, colleagues, and CSVANW staff are welcome to nominate someone who exemplifies these qualities.

Thank you for helping us honor these remarkable advocates and their impactful contributions.

For more information, please contact us at:

(505) 243 - 9199 | [email protected]

CSVANW is a 501(c)(3) organization that is funded in part by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.