AFS New Mexico

05/31/2026

What a great group of students! We had so much fun at our annual AFS picnic but missed a couple students in this picture.

Wishing each of you all the best on your upcoming travels home and abroad!

05/08/2026

Thank you so much to all the amazing teachers out there who have welcomed our students into their classrooms.

You are making a world of difference!

Pictured above: Kamakshi, Nadia and Hinako with some of their favorite teachers.

05/06/2026

Our students had an amazing time at The Grand Canyon last week. A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who organized and made this trip possible.
What an unforgettable experience!

04/25/2026

Once an AFSer, always an AFSer...and today we’re celebrating you!

In honor of National Alumni Day, we are taking a moment to recognize the global community that makes AFS so special.

📸 Join us in celebrating today by sharing your AFS story! Post a favorite photo or memory from your AFS experience and tag us – share where/when you went, what it meant to you, or how it continues to shape your life today.

Thank you to all our alumni for being a part of our AFS community. You are part of a lifelong network built on connection, curiosity, and cultural understanding.

📧 If you’re an AFS-USA alum, check your email for a special discount on AFS merch! Didn’t get the email? Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.afsusa.org/alumni/ -nav-keep-in-touch - we'll follow up!

03/28/2026

Have you ever considered hosting a foreign exchange student? This is your sign to take the next step!

We have so many student applications coming in for the 2026-2027 school year. All they need now is someone like you to say yes!

Open your heart and your home to an international experience and help create a more just and peaceful world through international exchange.

www afsusa.org/host

03/21/2026

Members of our team were in Washington DC on Monday to collaborate, learn and advocate for continued support and funding for various programs like FLEX, YES and CBYX which provide scholarships to deserving youth that wish to study abroad.

92% of money appropriated is spent domestically in our local communities and on US students going abroad. That makes our programs incredibly cost effective and one of the best values in international diplomacy. It also helps to further the AFS mission to empower people to become globally engaged citizens, provide meaningful intercultural experiences, and help create a more just and peaceful world through international exchange and education programs.

Thank you to the staffers and offices of Melanie Stansbury, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for taking the time to listen to our stories and our requests.

Pictured:
Katherine Morgan - AFS NM volunteer
Diego Martinez - AFS alumni student to India
Athman Lali Omar - Director of AFS Kenya

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

https://www.afsusa.org/domestic-programs/

For nearly 80 years, AFS-USA has worked to build a more peaceful world by connecting people across cultures and perspectives. Intercultural learning is about relationships – not geography.

03/13/2026

Three of our students had the opportunity to visit Senator Heinrich's Albuquerque office and learn more about the US government. They asked thoughtful questions and shared about their experiences here in New Mexico including a debate on the spiciness of green chile.

Can you guess who thought green chile was mild and who thought it was too spicy?

Pictured:
Hinako from Japan
Kamakshi from India
Mugo from South Africa

Thank you to Senator Martin Heinrich, Miguel Negrette and the entire staff!

03/13/2026

Hosting an AFS exchange student helps your family explore new cultures, understand different perspectives, and build lifelong friendships across the globe.

If you are looking to build meaningful relationships and enrich your life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Be part of our Global Family Community!

Contact AFS in the country where you live to get started:
afs.org/host