Mission: The Filipino-American Foundation of New Mexico’s (FAFNM) mission is to promote the recognition and maintenance of the distinctive values and historical heritage of Filipinos while striving to enhance the well-being of Filipinos through

education, health, and economic services. We are a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. The FAFNM achieved 501 (C)-3 non-profit status officially in 2005. FAFNM is a member of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)

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Past Events      
PAST EVENTS 2007
 

May 5, Sat.  Asian/Pacific Heritage Day, 10 am to 3 pm.  Celebration of Asian cultures with music and dances, National Atomic Museum,

1905 Mountain Rd NW
, Alb (Old Town)

 

May 19, Sat.  Santacruzan, San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, Old Town Plaza, Alb., 5:30 mass followed by procession & performance in the plaza.

  

May 20, Sun.  Festival of Asian Cultures, 10 am to 2:00 pm, Civic Plaza, Downtown, Albuquerque, NM.

  

June 10, Sun.   Picnic/Potluck in Celebration of Philippine Independence from Spain, 11:00 am, Bataan Park, Carlisle & Lomas, Alb.  Sponsored by FAFNM.

 

July 28, Sat.   Pista sa Nayon,  5:30 pm,  UNM Food tasting at the banquet room started at 5:30 pm followed by a Cultural Show of Philippine dances, music, and guest performances at the auditorium at 7:00 pm.

 

September 1, Sat.  FAFNM General Meeting/Potluck 12:00 noon, Cesar Chavez Community Center

 

September 22, Sat.  Pamana Awards Night, 6:00 pm, MCM Elegante.  Sponsored by FANHS Rio Grande.  

 

November 3, Sat.  Oral History Lecture Series/Potluck sponsored by FANHS, 11:00 am, Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE

December 1, Sat.  FAFNM General Meeting/Potluck and Election of Board, 12:00 am,  Cesar Chavez Community Center

 

December 15,  Sat.  Christmas Party


PAST EVENTS 2008

 

Mar 29, Sat. Maria Clara Ball  6:00 pm Mountain View Club, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM.

 

May 17, Sat.  Fiesta Filipino/Santacruzan, San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, Old Town Plaza, Alb., 1:00-3:00 PM Booths and Games; 3:00-4:00 Performances; 5:30 mass followed by procession & performance in the plaza.  

 

May 18, Sun.  Festival of Asian Cultures, 10 am to 2:00 pm, Civic Plaza, Downtown, Albuquerque, NM.   Music, dances, fashion shows, food, exhibits of the Asian culture from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. FREE.  Sponsored by the Asian American Association of NM and the City of  Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund.

June 7, Sat.   Picnic/Potluck in Celebration of Philippine Independence from Spain, 11:00 am, Bataan Park, Carlisle & Lomas, Alb.  Sponsored by FAFNM. This event is also a membership drive for FAFNM.

 

September 20, Sat.  FAFNM General Meeting/Potluck 12:00 noon, Cesar Chavez Community Center

 

September 21, Sun. FANHS Picnic 11:30, Bataan Park

 

October 31, Fri.   Deadline for nominating FAFNM Board of Directors

 

November 1, Sat. FANHS Oral History Gathering 11:30, Cesar Chavez Community Center. Potluck. Cris' story and election of officers for 2009-2010  

 

November 8, Sat. Nao de China: The Manila Galleon Trade Exhibit Opening 2:00 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center. Food, dances and much more. Also, Renewal of Passport and Application for Dual Citizenship.

 

December 6, Sat.    FAFNM General Meeting/Potluck; Election of BoD and Christmas Party, 12:00 nn,  Cesar Chavez Community Center

 

December 14, Sun.  Misa de Gallo, Prince of Peace Catholic Church. 10am. After the mass there will be potluck brunch.  


PAST EVENTS 2009

 

21 March, Saturday, 11:00 AM                     General Membership Meeting-Potluck  Cesar Chavez Community Center, on Kathryn just east of Louisiana, south of Central Ave.

4 April, Saturday, 12:00                              Noon Bataan Park, on the Corner of Lomas and Carlisle in Albuquerque, NM Bataan Memorial Commemoration  Free to the public
16 May, Saturday. 5:00 PM                          San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, Old Town Plaza, Alb., 5:30 mass followed by procession & performance in the plaza. Santacruzan Free to the public 
17 May, Sunday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM             Civic Plaza, Downtown, Albuquerque, NM.   Music, dances, fashion shows, food, exhibits of the Asian culture. FREE. 

                                                                 Sponsored by the Asian American Association of NM and the City of  Albuquerque Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. Festival of Asian Cultures Free to the public
14 June, Sunday, 11:00AM                          Bataan Park, Carlisle & Lomas, Albuquerque. Sponsored by FAFNM.

                                                                This event is also a membership drive for FAFNM.Picnic/Potluck in Celebration of Philippine Independence Day Picnic/potluck
8 August, Saturday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM         The Rio Rancho Inn 1465 Rio Ranchho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho NM. The Consular Outreach is sponsored by the FAFNM and the Filipino American Community.

                                                                The Pamana Heritage Awards will be sponsored by the Rio Grande Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) and will be at 6:00 PM.

                                                                Tickets for Pamana will be available soon. Consular Outreach is by appointment. Refer to main page.
19 September, Saturday. 11:00 AM             Cesar Chavez Community Center, on Kathryn just east of Louisiana, south of Central Ave. FAFNM General Membership Meeting Potluck
31 October, Friday                                     Deadline for nominating FAFNM Board of Directors, must obtain nominees' ok, submit nomination form to Nominating Commitee.

                                                                Nomination Deadline Forms will be available as date nears. Members will be notified on main page.
5 December, Saturday, 11:00AM                Cesar Chavez Community Center, on Kathryn just east of Louisiana, south of Central Ave.
FAFNM General Meeting, Election of BOD Potluck
12 December, Saturday,
6:00pm                The Inn at Rio Rancho, 1465 Rio Rancho Drive SE, Rio Rancho, NM Annual Filipino Community Christmas Party.

                                                               Tickets are $30.00 per guest, contact us for details.