Desert Blooms Grief Center

09/04/2026

We've had some new followers and with the Las Cruces Association of Realtors (LCAR) choosing us to be the recipients of the proceeds raised from their upcoming Pizza Run on 9 Sept, I thought I'd share some information regarding what we do, and why.

Did you know? New Mexico has been #1 in the nation for childhood bereavement for the last two years? Or that every one out of seven children are expected to lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18?

Did you know? That children or teens who experience a significant loss and go on without support experience continued issues in the future? Mental health issues, substance abuse, incarceration, relationship issues, education under-attainment, ext.

Children grieve, too. They're not aloof. It may just not look the way adults grieve. It's due to this assuming that they're often left to deal with the tragedy and subsequent grief alone. This is where Desert Blooms Grief Center comes in.

Desert Blooms Grief Center provides grief support to children, teens and their families throughout Dona Ana County and surrounding communities. We provide this support by way of peer grief support groups, groups arranged by age and are facilitated by trained and background-checked volunteers. They are led in activity and conversation that encourages expression of their experience among those going through similar circumstances in an inviting and safe space.

Prior to DBGC, there was nothing like this form of support that has provided relief to those in other cities and states since 1982. We're filling a significant gap here in Southern New Mexico for childhood bereavement. Your support is needed for us to continue to exist, and thrive. Visit our website at desertbloomsgriefcenter.org to learn more and how you can help.

08/31/2026

Just a little over a week left to register for LCAR's 3rd Annual Pizza Run! All proceeds raised will go to Desert Blooms Grief Center where we provide grief support to children, teens and their families.
What would YOU do for pizza???

08/27/2026

Hey everyone! Head on over to The Las Cruces Bulletin and consider nominating us. After nominations end at the end of the month, actual voting will begin. Thank you in advance for the support.

Only 4 days left for nominating. Remember to nominate every day to make the Top 5. lascrucesbulletin.com/bulletins-best-2027

08/20/2026

Our dear Laura is moving on and DBGC is need of a new secretary on our Board of Directors. Have any admin experience and want to be a part of an amazing cause for the children here in Las Cruces? Send us an email with your interest and resume at [email protected]

08/19/2026

Death isn't well known for being planned or expected, and the aftermath? Emotional, of course. But also often chaotic, messy, confusing, overwhelming, stressful and just UNPREPARED. Getting together with a lawyer to complete a will can eliminate much of this. A will can handle logistics, your specific last wishes, who will care for your children, reduce conflict, etc. It's worth looking into.

08/17/2026

Less than a month away! Desert Blooms Grief Center is so grateful to be the recipients of the proceeds raised from LCAR's 3rd Annual Pizza Run on 9 September! Get your tickets now for the second lowest cost and support an amazing cause.

08/14/2026

Presenting, our volunteer in the spotlight this week...Tanya Barraza! Tanya is our senior volunteer, our first person to have trained to become a volunteer facilitator. She went on to help us create our volunteer program from scratch for all our current and future facilitators. Tanya is always going above and beyond for Desert Blooms Grief Center from speaking on our behalf to anyone who could benefit from our peer grief support groups to helping the Executive Director at their first community health fair a couple weeks ago. We're so lucky to have someone who always shows up with a big smile and loving energy for our kiddo's on group nights, and who constantly speaks on the value she sees in our program. Thank you so much, Tanya, for all you've done and continue to do for DBGC. We're so grateful and appreciative of your support.

08/11/2026

Need grief support for your kiddo or teen? Visit our website at desertbloomsgriefcenter.org or give us a call directly at 575-288-2382.

Want to support our cause? You can choose to donate by going to our website. We're in need of donations. You can also share our cause and future fundraisers, or participate in our fundraisers! We'll be the recipients of LCAR's 3rd Annual Pizza 5K coming up on 9 September. Flyer posted previously.