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March is Women’s History Month, a time when the world pauses to recognize the courage, brilliance, and resilience of women across generations. Here at the Women’s Intercultural Center, that celebration isn’t limited to one month, it’s woven into the fabric of who we are, 365 days a year.
Every day, women walk through our doors carrying stories of strength, hope, and possibility. And every day, we commit ourselves to creating a space where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Whether it’s through classes that spark new skills, workshops that build confidence, or community spaces that offer belonging, WInC stands as a place where women are honored not just for what they’ve overcome, but for who they are becoming.
Women’s History Month reminds us of the trailblazers who opened doors before us. Yet it also reminds us that history is still being written right here, in our classrooms, in our workshops, in our events, and in every woman who chooses to invest in herself.
At WInC, we are proud to be part of that story. Proud to educate, empower, and uplift women in our border region. Proud to witness their growth. Proud to walk alongside them as they build futures filled with dignity, opportunity, and joy.
This month, we celebrate women everywhere.
Yet at WInC, we celebrate them all year long.
Mary Carter
Editor & Executive Director
Women’s Intercultural Center
The Crocheter’s Dilemma: Vero vs. the Bluey Brigade
At WInC, we’ve always known that our Crochet Instructor, Vero, has magic in her hands yet her family knows it even better. It all started innocently enough: one grandchild asked for a crocheted Bluey character. Vero, being the loving grandma she is, whipped up the cutest little Bingo you’ve ever seen.
That’s when the real adventure began.
Because the moment Bingo made her grand debut bright, adorable, and full of personality, the rest of the family suddenly remembered just how talented Vero is. One by one, the “orders” started rolling in. A cousin wanted Bluey. A niece wanted Bandit. Someone else asked, “Can you make Muffin next?” And just like that, Vero found herself at the center of a full‑blown Bluey boom.
But honestly… can we blame them?
Just look at that Bingo. With her sweet face, perfect colors, and Vero’s signature attention to detail, she’s impossible not to love.
It’s the ultimate crocheter’s dilemma: when your gifts are made with so much heart, everyone wants a piece of that joy. And lucky for all of us, Vero keeps stitching love into every creation she makes.
Where Learning Becomes Something Beautiful
There’s a special kind of beauty in the endless variety of hairstyles we can create…curls, layers, fades, braids, and every creative idea that comes to life in our hands. Yet real magic isn’t just in the final look. It’s in the process.
Side‑by‑side in class, we practice new techniques, cheer each other on, and celebrate every small victory. Someone masters a new angle, someone else finally gets the blending just right, and suddenly the whole room feels brighter. These moments of growth, shared laughter, and mutual support are what make our learning space so special.
We’re deeply grateful to have a place where we can show up exactly as we are ready to try, ready to learn, and ready to grow together. Every snip, every style, every lesson becomes part of a community that lifts one another up.
And that’s the most beautiful creation of all.
A Story of Seeds, Strength, and the Future We’re Growing Together
At the Women’s Intercultural Center, we’ve always believed that real change begins the same way a garden does with small, steady seeds planted with intention. Every workshop, every shared meal, every moment of learning together has been nurtured by the hands and hearts of our community. And now, we’re tending to something just as meaningful: our long‑term sustainability.
Our Endowment Fund is growing little by little each quarter, like a young plant pushing its way toward the sun. Each contribution strengthens the roots that hold up our programs, our classrooms, and the welcoming spaces where women gather to learn, heal, and build their futures.
This fund is about dignity. It’s about independence. It’s about ensuring that WInC will continue empowering women in our border region for generations no matter what challenges come our way. A future where our mission doesn’t just survive but thrives.
And just like any garden, it grows because people believe in what it will become.
If you believe in this mission and want to help us build a legacy, you can support the Endowment Fund here: //cfsnm.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1346/
A Lesson in Skill, Safety, and Service
At the Women’s Intercultural Center, we’re surrounded by people who give their time and talents to lift others up and volunteer Robert Hernandez is one of those everyday heroes. When he offered to create a video teaching our community how to safely and confidently use a backhoe, he not only was sharing a skill. He was opening a door.
With patience, clarity, and years of real‑world experience, Robert breaks down each step in a way that feels approachable, even for beginners. His calm teaching style turns what could be intimidating equipment into something people can learn with confidence. You can almost feel his commitment to safety and empowerment in every moment of the video.
For anyone wanting to build hands‑on skills, this resource is a gift. At WInC, we love it when community members share what they know: knowledge grows, confidence grows, and our whole community grows with it.
We’re grateful for Robert, his time, his heart, and the way he helps others step into new abilities with courage and care.
Where Heart, Hustle, and Community Meet
At the Women’s Intercultural Center, we love seeing our volunteers shine not just at the moments they’re helping others, yet in the moments that recharge them too. That’s why we were delighted when Sergio Lopez shared a glimpse into what he does during his downtime.
When Sergio isn’t lending a hand at WInC, you’ll find him on the basketball court, shooting hoops with the same focus and joy he brings to our community. The rhythm of the game, the movement, the fresh air, it’s his way of staying active and grounded. And it shows. That energy, that spark, that sense of balance follows him right back into the work he does with us.
To us, wellness isn’t separate from service. It fuels it. His commitment to taking care of himself helps him show up fully for others, and that’s something we deeply admire.
We’re grateful for volunteers like Sergio who bring heart to everything they do on the clock, off the clock, and everywhere in between.
The Bluejays Are Almost Here and So Is the Magic They Bring
There’s a special kind of energy that fills the Women’s Intercultural Center twice a year, and we can feel it building already. Our Bluejays from Creighton University SCSJ are almost at the Center, making their way back to our borderland for another unforgettable visit.
Every trip has its own rhythm, its own surprises, its own kind of magic. We never know exactly what moments will unfold, yet we always know this: beautiful bonds will form. Our visitors, participants, and instructors meet as strangers and leave as friends, connected by stories, shared meals, laughter, and the kind of learning that stays with you long after the week is over.
We carry so many memories from past visits, but one that always makes us smile is this sweet moment when our Cake Decorating Instructor, Judith, crafted a special cake just for the Bluejays. A small gesture, made with love, that captured the spirit of welcome we hold so close.
Now, we get to create new memories, new friendships, new sparks of understanding and exchanges that matter so deeply.
Welcome back, Bluejays.
Your WInC family is ready for you.
A Celebration of Talent, Growth, & Community Pride
Some moments remind us exactly why the Women’s Intercultural Center exists and this week, our art class gave us one of those unforgettable moments. Three of our talented participants, Martha, Camerina, and Christina, were featured in the 2026 Grand Gallery of Senior Art, a prestigious showcase honoring creativity, dedication, and lifelong learning.
Their artwork didn’t just hang on the walls, it shined.
We were overjoyed to celebrate alongside them as Martha earned 1st place in the Beginners Portrait category, a beautiful recognition of her growing skill and artistic voice. And right beside her, Camerina proudly took home both 2nd and 3rd place in the same category, a testament to her passion, discipline, and the heart she pours into every brushstroke.
Christina’s work, full of depth and emotion, also stood proudly among the featured pieces each painting telling its own story.
Today, their art is being showcased at the International Museum of Art, where visitors from across the region can admire the talent that has been blooming right here in our classrooms.
We couldn’t be prouder.
We were honored to stand with them at the event, cheering them on, celebrating their achievements, and witnessing the joy on their faces as their work received the recognition it deserves.
This is what happens when creativity is nurtured, when community lifts one another up, and when women are given the space to grow, explore, and shine.
