Doña Ana Village Association - DAVA

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Doña Ana Village Association - DAVA A community driven, grassroots effort to represent the needs of and advocate for resources for the historic colonia of Doña Ana.

The Doña Ana Village Association (DAVA) was founded in 2021 as a result of several community conversations which demonstrated a serious need for community organizing and representation. The Village of Doña Ana is the oldest federally designated Colonia in southern New Mexico and the only US community where a national historic trail runs down the village center. Yet, by definition, Colonias are unincorporated communities that lack basic services such as water infrastructure, housing, or sanitation. Doña Ana’s representation is limited to legislators and county commissioners who are tasked with representing large districts and since it isn’t feasible to incorporate, it cannot qualify for federal or most state grants. Even still, for over two centuries, the community of Doña Ana has been a place of kindness and humility. Since its incorporation, DAVA has become the primary organization working on behalf of the Village of Doña Ana’s needs and crafting a model for other New Mexico Colonias to be better represented. Today, DAVA is a community driven, grassroots effort to represent the needs of and advocate for resources for the historic colonia of Doña Ana. DAVA organizes youth activities and programming through its Outdoor Equity Fund Grant, meets with state and local leaders in all industries to bring attention and resources to the village, and helps with Village specific issues by raising money or attention to address them. To date, DAVA has hosted nature walks, Luminaria Learning, and Youth-focused events in the community to raise awareness of the lack of youth engagement in the rural village. DAVA plans to host mobile museum exhibits in the County’s cultural center in the village and has already helped organize millions in infrastructure investment. Our board is majority women of color, and proudly bosts youth, q***r, and diverse age representation. The

Legend of Ana is that she was known for her kindness, Charity, and agricultural prowess. In that spirit, we always organize sustainably with kindness, and with great respect for the Earth

It’s unknown whether the village takes Ana Robledo or Ana Cordoba. A shadowy woman named Doña Ana Córdoba who was reputed to have lived in the area in the early 1600s, early in its existence. According to local legend, Doña Ana Córdoba was known for her charity and agricultural prowess. The ranch was said to have had extensive orchards, vineyards, fields of corn and flocks of sheep, where she would welcome and feed the downtrodden and indigent.

11/04/2026

Come meet the talented cast of our DAVA Trails to Theater presentation of Native Garden, featuring three shows in the Village of Doña Ana for just $15! 🎭🎟️✨
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Congratulations to Governor Elect Deb Haaland!!!! She visited Doña Ana while she was the secretary of Interior, highligh...
11/04/2026

Congratulations to Governor Elect Deb Haaland!!!! She visited Doña Ana while she was the secretary of Interior, highlighting the importance of our little community! We look forward to her visit as governor!

11/03/2026

It takes a village to see change.

11/02/2026

It is time to pick a night and join our trails-to-theater and DAVA - community production of Native Gardens in the Village of Doña Ana; nothing fancy, just a great way to enjoy our beautiful open space and some theater outside.

It's November 1st and DAVA has your news.
11/01/2026

It's November 1st and DAVA has your news.

The Doña Ana Village Association builds a stronger, healthier community by engaging youth, honoring our heritage, and restoring our natural open spaces. We create opportunities for connection, learning, and leadership through outdoor activities, cultural programs, and grassroots action.  

It's starting to sprinkle, so we're shutting it down, but we had such a good turnout and I love the creative pumpkins. I...
10/31/2026

It's starting to sprinkle, so we're shutting it down, but we had such a good turnout and I love the creative pumpkins. It takes a village—thank you board members, volunteers from the time bank, Youth DAVA Trailblazers, and all the families. 🎃🌧️✨
Doña Ana County Government Center Outdoor New Mexico NM Outdoor Recreation Division

Special shout out to our friend and long time suporter Nathan Small for State House!!!! Thanks for always stopping by an...
10/31/2026

Special shout out to our friend and long time suporter Nathan Small for State House!!!! Thanks for always stopping by and for your continued support of DAVA!

Happening now till 8 pm!!!! DAVA trunk or treat at the Doña Ana Mall ❤️
10/30/2026

Happening now till 8 pm!!!! DAVA trunk or treat at the Doña Ana Mall ❤️

10/29/2026

As we continue with our daily routines, so are the animals and the critters at El Parque Alegre. Stop by and check them out!
Native Plant Society of New Mexico Las Cruces Chapter Doña Ana County Government Center Outdoor New Mexico NM Outdoor Recreation Division

10/28/2026

Join DAVA on Friday for our pumpkin carving or painting contest.
Entries 5-6,
voting 6:15,
winners will be announced at 7 p.m. for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both categories.

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5370 Cristo Rey Street
Dona Ana, NM
88007

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+15752494868

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