Prosperity Works

06/05/2026

Community Solar is gaining momentum in New Mexico, creating new opportunities for residents to save on energy costs while expanding access to clean energy across the state.

We know programs like Community Solar can play an important role in creating a more affordable and equitable energy future for New Mexicans. We are joining our partners, Solstice & Perch Energy, to help improve the program's billing processes. We could use our local New Mexicans to sign a letter of support to improve the program for all New Mexicans!

Help improve community solar in New Mexico by showing your support for billing reform and signing their letter here:

Help Protect Community Solar Savings for New Mexico Families New Mexico’s current community solar billing structure can remove low-income households from energy savings when they fall behind on utility bills. A simple fix — Net Crediting — would keep savings flowing to the families who need th...

06/03/2026

New Mexico has launched a new statewide energy dashboard designed to make energy, emissions, and infrastructure data more accessible to the public.

The DETECT platform (Data for the Energy Transition, Economy, Climate Change and Technologies) brings together information from state agencies, public utilities, and federal sources into one interactive tool.

At Prosperity Works, we know that access to reliable data and transparency are critical to building an equitable energy future for New Mexico. Tools like DETECT can help inform smarter decisions that support both economic opportunity and climate progress. Explore the platform and share feedback at

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our Financial Capability class graduates!

Over the course of seven weeks, participants built knowledge and skills designed to support long-term financial success. We are proud of each participant for investing in their financial future and taking steps toward greater financial confidence and stability. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this class a success!

05/29/2026

This past academic year, Prosperity Works had an amazing opportunity to work with 40 Indigenous high school students open safe checking accounts and receive funding each month to support their regular attendance at high school! This work would not be possible without our partners at Albuquerque Public Schools, Rio Grande Credit Union, First Convenience Bank and One Generation Fund! Thank you all for making this year's work a success!

Pictured below: Ann Lyn Hall, Prosperity Works, Romulous Charles from One Generation Fund, and Halecia Wimpy and Kennedy Siegman from Del Norte High School.

05/27/2026

Protect your personal information and safely dispose of sensitive documents at United Business Bank’s FREE Community Shred Day on Saturday, June 6, from 8am to 12pm.

Bring items like:
✔ Financial statements
✔ Personal documents
✔ Receipts and invoices

Stop by, shred your documents securely, and learn more about available banking resources.

05/26/2026

Prosperity Works recently attended a Fraud event hosted by AARP New Mexico. Our team learned more about fraud occurring every day right here in New Mexico, along with tips on how to combat these crimes that we'll be sharing over the next few weeks.

Thanks to John Fay, FBI Special Agent, White Collar Crimes, Vadim Whitt from the New Mexico Department of Justice, Raul Bujanda, CABQ Executive Director of Public Safety, and Michael McGuire, Attorney at Senior Citizens Law Office for sharing your expertise and insights! A big shout out to all the staff and volunteers at AARP NM for a great event and to Othiamba Umi, AARP New Mexico Advocacy Director for MCing the event.

05/25/2026

New research highlights the importance of Baby Bonds programs in creating long-term pathways to wealth building for children and families. The article below features work happening here in New Mexico through a collaboration between Child Trends, Partnership for Community Action, Prosperity Works, and The University of New Mexico - UNM's Cradle to Career Policy Institute.

Read more about the lessons learned from New Mexico’s Baby Bonds pilot and the importance of expanding wealth-building opportunities for future generations here: https://heyor.ca/1zguQ4

Read 5 Lessons for Designing and Implementing Baby Bonds Programs from Child Trends.

05/22/2026

Bank On New Mexico has been partnering with the New Mexico Dept. of Workforce Solutions team to connect people who are unbanked and receiving unemployment insurance benefits to safe Bank On Certified accounts. This is a big win because it helps people get access to affordable banking solutions to use now for their benefits and helps to create a financial home for them in the future.

Training was just completed for Unemployment Insurance staff members. This training covered all of the benefits of Bank On Certified Accounts so they can pass this information along to New Mexicans who are utilizing their services.

We're grateful to have been working with the department and Lynne Throop over the last six months and look forward to building on this program in the future!

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund

05/21/2026

Graduation season is a reminder of what’s possible when students have support, opportunity, and a pathway to higher education.

Through Prosperity Kids, students across New Mexico are building savings for college and working toward bright futures. As more of our savers prepare to graduate and take the next step toward college, your support can help make those dreams possible.

A donation to Prosperity Works helps expand access to college savings, financial education, and opportunities that empower students and families for years to come.

Give today and help invest in their future: https://heyor.ca/3Cloeq

05/20/2026

Community Solar is helping make clean energy more accessible and affordable for low-income New Mexicans.

By signing up for Community Solar, eligible households can receive savings on their electricity bills without the cost of installing solar panels or owning a home. It’s a simple way to lower energy costs while benefiting from renewable energy.

Sign up today: https://heyor.ca/eAblzR