Join us in Alamogordo for a special screening of this powerful documentary about Ukrainian children whose lives were changed by war. The film combines real footage and animation to tell the stories of young survivors who continue pursuing their dreams despite the invasion.
📅 Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
📍 Otero Artspace
Free admission — everyone is welcome.
Come watch, learn, and support meaningful dialogue in the community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Albuquerque for the screening of Children in the Fire.
We are deeply grateful to Pam Feather, President of ABQ Sister Cities, for sponsoring and supporting this event, and to Dr. Shelle Sánchez, Director of the City of Albuquerque Arts and Culture Department, for helping make it possible.
Your support helped create a meaningful evening of awareness, community, and conversation. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the event special.
Music has always played a vital role in preserving cultural identity, especially during times of conflict. In this special presentation from New Mexico PBS’s ¡COLORES! series, the acclaimed Ukrainian ensemble Kurbasy shares their project “Songs of the Ukrainian Forest.” This unique performance draws from centuries-old folk traditions, reinterpreting them for modern audiences while honoring Ukraine’s deep cultural roots.
This program is part of the broader “New Mexicans Connecting with Ukrainians” initiative, which highlights artistic collaboration, cultural exchange, and community connections between New Mexico and Ukraine. Through music, storytelling, and shared experiences, these programs demonstrate how art can unite people across borders and serve as a powerful expression of resilience and identity.
Explore the full program and learn more about the connections between New Mexican communities and Ukrainian artists, and how traditional music continues to inspire and strengthen cultural heritage today.
Join us for a powerful and deeply moving afternoon at the Albuquerque Museum for a special screening of Children in the Fire.
This FREE event sponsored by Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation and Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico marks 4 years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine — a solemn anniversary honoring the resilience, courage, and unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people.
The Ukrainian children’s world was shattered in 2022, but their dreams remain unbroken. An inspiring documentary blending live-action and animation to tell their extraordinary story.
Since launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian leaders have imposed methods for undermining Ukraine’s future by targeting its children. Russian troops are regularly accused of abducting minors, then forcing them into adoptions or captivity so they can be re-educated as Russian patriots and janizaries.
Returning to the streets where he filmed his Oscar-nominated documentary Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom, director Evgeny Afineevsky invites survivors of Russia’s abductions and attacks to share their stories. CHILDREN IN THE FIRE is the collective war diary of resilient Ukrainians who witnessed the worst of humanity, yet remain motivated young athletes, performers and public servants. Through live-action footage and Ukrainian artists’ animation, the documentary joins eight kids on international journeys to pursue their goals. Each child embodies the promise of their homeland and the potential of a nonviolent world.
Children in the Fire received a Jury Honorable Mention for Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Raindance Film Festival in London and two major recognitions at the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo 2025 and the AMADE Human Rights Award and the Jury Special Prize.
https://www.childreninthefire.com
FREE ADMISSION, Donations accepted
tel 505. 990.8266
Dear UANM Members,
We are excited to share that Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico will be representing Ukraine at the Christmas Around the World festival in Alamogordo!
Date: December 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Christmas on MainStreet, Alamogordo, NM
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Ukrainian culture!
Program Highlights:
Performances by the Vesnianka Dance Ensemble;
Traditional carols and live holiday music;
Alamogordo’s Grace Methodist Church handbell choir performing Christmas classics and Ukrainian pieces.
Ukrainian Cuisine:
Our UANM food booth will serve:
– Perogies (varenyky)
– Cabbage rolls
– Kovbasa
– Borshch
– Ukrainian wafer torte
Ukrainian Gifts & Crafts:
A variety of Ukrainian souvenirs, arts, and handmade crafts will be available for purchase.
Come support our community, enjoy delicious food, and help us share the beauty of Ukrainian traditions with New Mexico!
We hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico
Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico org are collecting recipes for our new Ukrainian cookbook project — and yours might be the one everyone remembers!
We know there are as many recipes for borshch as there are Ukrainians around the world, and each adapts to local ingredients and tastes. That’s exactly the spirit of our cookbook.
Share it — and it may be featured in our Ukrainian Cookbook Project!
We are looking for:
Traditional dishes
Family recipes with stories
Creative or fusion ideas
Send your recipes: cookbook@uanm.life
Questions: 505.990.8266 (Mountain Time)
All proceeds will support Ukraine.
Let your recipe make history! 
Proceeds from this cookbook will go to support Ukraine and Ukrainian causes. We will, of course, credit your recipe as you request.
Ваші 15 хвилин слави вже промайнули, і ви хотіли б ще один шанс увіковічнити своє ім’я?
Організація Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico збирає рецепти для нашого нового українського кулінарного проєкту — і саме ваш рецепт може стати тим, який усі запам’ятають!
Ми знаємо, що рецептів борщу стільки ж, скільки й українців у світі, і кожен адаптується до місцевих інгредієнтів і смаків. Саме у такому дусі створюється наша книга рецептів.
Маєте улюблений український рецепт?
Поділіться ним зі світом — і водночас допоможіть Україні!
Ми створюємо Українську кулінарну книгу та шукаємо:
Традиційні страви
Сімейні рецепти з історіями
Креативні та “фʼюжн” варіанти
Надсилайте рецепти: cookbook@uanm.life
Запитання? Телефонуйте: 505.990.8266 (Mountain Time)
Усі кошти від продажу книги підуть на підтримку України та українських проєктів.
Нехай саме ваш рецепт увійде в історію!
«Ваш рецепт — це історія України.»
Grateful and joyful to meet again one of our incredible volunteers, Alex Sakateka.
Since the very beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian Americans New Mexico has been working side by side with his team to deliver help and hope where it’s needed most.
Thank you Alex and your team for your hard work!
Glory to our brave Armed Forces of Ukraine!
З вдячністю і радістю зустрілася знову з одним із наших неймовірних волонтерів — Олександром Сакатекою.
Від самого початку повномасштабного російського вторгнення організація Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico працює пліч-о-пліч з його командою, щоб доставляти допомогу і надію туди, де це найбільше потрібно.
Дякуємо тобі, Олександре, і твоїй команді за вашу наполегливу працю!
Слава нашим мужнім Збройним Силам України!
Today we come together to celebrate the Independence of Ukraine. This day reminds us of the courage of our people, our love for freedom, and the strength that unites us
Independence Day is not only a date on the calendar. It is the blood, the tears, and the courage of generations. It is the voice of those who are no longer with us, and the hope of those who fight today.
Each of us has family and friends in Ukraine.
We carry their pain in our hearts.
But when we stand together, we also carry their strength. Together, we are stronger than fear. Together, we are stronger than war.
Even far from Ukraine, we keep her alive — in our language, in our songs, in our traditions, and in our Unbroken spirit. The enemy can destroy buildings, but never the soul of a free nation.
Today we honor Ukraine. We honor her past, her present, and her future.
Thank you for standing with Ukraine.
Glory to Ukraine!
Сьогодні ми зібралися разом, щоб відсвяткувати Незалежність України.
Цей день нагадує нам про мужність нашого народу, нашу любов до свободи та силу, яка нас об’єднує.
День Незалежності — це не лише дата в календарі. Це кров, сльози та відвага поколінь. Це голос тих, кого вже немає з нами, і надія тих, хто бореться сьогодні.
Кожен із нас має рідних і друзів в Україні. Ми носимо їхній біль у своїх серцях.
Але коли ми стоїмо разом — ми також несемо їхню силу. Разом ми сильніші за страх. Разом ми сильніші за війну.
Навіть далеко від України ми зберігаємо її живою — у нашій мові, у наших піснях, у наших традиціях і в нашому нескореному дусі. Ворог може зруйнувати будівлі, але ніколи — душу вільної нації.
Сьогодні ми вшановуємо Україну. Ми вшановуємо її минуле, її теперішнє та її майбутнє.
Дякуємо вам за те, що стоїте поруч з Україною.
Слава Україні!
Dear Friends,
You are warmly invited to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day together in a friendly and joyful atmosphere!
This year, we decided to celebrate in the park , so we can spend more time talking, connecting, and enjoying each other’s company.
What’s planned:
Please bring:
We will also be raising funds for «Alex Sakateka» org (ex. Multi-Human), a volunteer organization we have partnered with since the start of the full-scale war in 2022.
Bring your family and friends — let’s make this day bright and unforgettable!
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a proclamation declaring August 24, 2025, as Ukrainian Independence Day in the State of New Mexico.
We extend our gratitude to the Governor’s Office and to all friends of Ukraine in New Mexico for their support and for honoring the Ukrainian people’s dedication to the values of freedom and democracy.
Special thanks to the Consulate General of Ukraine in Houston for their efforts in strengthening 🇺🇦🇺🇸 cooperation!
Proclamation
WHEREAS, after the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Parliament of Ukraine formally declared an independent Ukrainian state on August 24, 1991, which was then upheld by over 90 percent of its citizens, joined by the majority of the residents of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, in a free and unhindered national referendum; and
WHEREAS, January 22nd was the anniversary of independent Ukrainian statehood proclaimed by the Ukrainian Central Rada in 1918; and
WHEREAS, for more than three and a half years since the unprovoked full-scale invasion launched by the Russian Federation on February 24, 2022, Ukraine has bravely defended its independence, sovereignty, and democratic values in the face of relentless aggression that has caused immense human suffering, widespread displacement, and the destruction infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, despite the ongoing war, hardship, and repeated attacks, the Ukrainian people have demonstrated remarkable resilience and an unwavering commitment to freedom, democracy, and partnership with the international community, including their aspirations for membership in the European Union and NATO; and
WHEREAS, Ukrainian American citizens of New Mexico have brought and shared their innovative spirit, rich culture and heritage and determined work ethic in education, science, arts, and business to our state and have fought and sacrificed in every branch of our nation’s armed forces in many theaters throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day honors the value of the freedoms we enjoy and hold dear as New Mexicans, causing us to recognize the fight of Ukrainian people for their independence, freedom, and peace based on rule of law and democratic values.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico, do hereby proclaim August 24, 2025 as: