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Success Stories of Socorro County
Healthy Kids Healthy Communities - Newsletter
March 19, 2014
Tom Hyden, who lives south of Socorro on a farm near San Antonio, calls himself the Tom Sawyer of the food-system movement in Socorro. “I try to convince other people how much fun it is,” Hyden said with a chuckle, referring to how the infamous character in Mark Twain’s book charms people into doing his chores.
Success Stories of Zuni Pueblo
Healthy Kids Healthy Communities - Newsletter
March 19, 2014
On the northwestern edge of New Mexico, Zuni Pueblo is the largest of the state’s 19 pueblos with nearly 10,000 residents. Most people live within the main village and the nearby community of Blackrock. Zuni is well-known for its rich cultural, linguistic and artistic heritage. However, because of its geographic isolation, Zuni Pueblo has faced challenges in ensuring residents access to diverse activities and healthy food options.