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Ukrainian Independence Day 2025 in New Mexico

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▶️ 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! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

Ukrainian Independence Day 2025 in New Mexico

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Dear Friends,

You are warmly invited to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day together in a friendly and joyful atmosphere!

  • Day: August, 24th (Sunday)
  • Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Roosevelt Park

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:

  • Food: mostly Ukrainian
  • Ukrainian music
  • Ukrainian folk Dance class
  • Fun games for children
  • Good vibes and warm atmosphere

Please bring:

  • A chair
  • A dish to share (potluck)
  • Water
  • Your best mood!

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! 💙💛

Ukrainian Independence Day 2025 in New Mexico

New Mexico Governor Proclaims August 24, 2025, as Ukrainian Independence Day

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Ukrainian Independence Day New Mexico Proclamation

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:

“Ukrainian Independence Day“

An Evening to Learn About Brave Hearts & Horses for Heroes – April 15

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Dear Friends,

We are very pleased to announce that our Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation, through its Kharkiv Ukraine program and in cooperation with Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico, would like to invite you to an informative get together this

Tuesday evening, April 15, starting at 6 pm at our 2nd Vice President Alana McGrattan’s house at 3501 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048

to recognize and support the work of Brave Hearts

an equine based charity in Ukraine, which has entered into an affiliate relationship with Horses For Heroes New Mexico, Inc., a 501 c3 non profit corporation (www.horsesforheroes.org), a unique horsemanship, wellness and skill set restructuring program based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is a free program serving all post 9/11 veterans and active military who have sustained PTSD, combat trauma or physical injuries during their time in service.

One the founders of Brave Hearts is completing the second week of the “train the trainer”pilot course here at the Crossed Arrows Ranch, the goal of which is to establish an appropriate, scalable and sustainable program in Ukraine for expanded work with Veterans, Active Military and the hospitals and veterans organizations that Brave Heart’s current program has been helping.

All expenses associated with this pilot project have already been generously underwritten by Horses For Heroes New Mexico Inc. and our organizations would like to offer our acknowledgement.

Based on the tangible and measurable results achieved over the 17 year history of Horses For Heroes NM Inc, programs, Brave Hearts will adapt what they are learning here and now to traditional Ukrainian cultural and historical values that will best resonate with the current and most pressing needs of returning Ukrainian warriors and their families. The immediate need is great and the time for program development, implementation and roll out in Ukraine is long overdue.

Please join us this coming Tuesday evening to learn more about this unique and valuable approach in using the natural healing properties of horses and horsemanship in integrating mind, body and spirit where they’ve become incongruent.

Refreshments will be served.

Cordially,
George

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” ~ Winston Churchill.

3 years of war

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3 years of war… 3 years of pain… We prayed today for everyone, who died, injured, who fights, who support, who engaged…

God, please, stop it as soon as possible! 🙏

We thank everyone for support and any help!!!!

More details on our Facebook Page

Ukrainian Cultural Forces free music concert Santa Fe and ABQ

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Dear Friends,

Cultural Forces is on a coast to coast tour thanking America for our support for Ukraine and will perform a variety of music next week on Wednesday, November 6 (the day after election day) at:

Santa Fe – from 12 noon til 1:30 pm at New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave.

and

Albuquerque – starting at 5 pm at Kimo Theater, 423 Central Ave NW (corner 5th St.)

The live performances are free and you and your friends are cordially invited!

Cultural Forces brings together active servicemen and volunteers of artistic and creative trades. Through culture and the arts, Cultural Forces improve troop morale and provide psychological support to soldiers in combat and recovery zones. Professional artists before the war, most have fought in some of the fiercest battles of the war and, after recovering from their injuries, they’re getting back to playing music.

We hope to see you there and, if we forgot to invite anyone you’d like to bring along, seats will be available to accommodate your group. For any further information, please call UANM to leave a message at 505.990.8266.

Thank you!

Pam Feather,
President Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation Inc.


Larysa Castillo,
President Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico Inc.

Photos: Commemoration of second anniversary of full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine at Civic Plaza

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Ukrainian community members, organizational leaders, and supporters gather during a commemoration of second anniversary of full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, with a bell ringing for peace and resilience, at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (Chancey Bush/ Albuquerque Journal)

Full article on Albuquerque Journal

Two years later, Ukrainian Americans in New Mexico reflect on war’s toll

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Nataliya Edelman’s return to her home city in Ukraine was traumatic.

When she visited in the fall, much of her native Bucha, Ukraine, a city 10 miles from Kyiv, lay in ruins after nearly two years of war.

In some parts charred, deserted buildings stood amid scattered refuse. Explosions had flipped cars, turning them into crumpled scrap heaps on the street.

Streets she had walked as a child were obliterated, with all the houses, buildings and trees gone — even the rubble had been cleaned up — leaving nothing but a haunting memory of what once was.

Even more devastating were the lives lost. Many people she knew had died at the hands of Russian invaders, and not just in battle…

Read full article on The Santa Fe New Mexican

32th Independence Day of Ukraine!

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Dear Friends, we congratulate everyone on the Independence Day of Ukraine!

Today we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of independence.

32 years of courage and dignity.

Many thanks to everyone who brings our victory closer and defends our Independence. You are heroes that the whole world is proud of.

We Ukrainians are fighting and will definitely win!

Glory to Ukraine!

Друзі, вітаємо всіх з Днем Незалежності України!

Сьогодні ми святкуємо вже 32-гу річницю незалежності.

32 роки мужності та гідності.

Велика подяка кожному, хто наближає нашу перемогу та відстоює нашу незалежність. Ви герої, якими пишається весь світ.

Ми боремося та обов’язково переможемо. Слава Україні!!