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)
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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…
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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!!
Dear Friends,
We are preparing a celebration for Ukraine‘s Independence Day (the celebration will take place on August 27th). We are in real need of some extra hands/volunteers to help us with organizing everything.
If you or your children would like to take part in the concert, we have a fantastic choreographer Deneen who will help you with a dance number. If would like to prepare a song – we have our wonderfully talented piano accompanist Tatiana, who will help you with your solo.
We also could use some help in decorating the hall we’ll be celebrating at (that will most likely require showing up an hour earlier and assisting with set-up) or preparing some Ukrainian food.
Of you could bring some extra food, that would be great, too.
There will be games and prizes.
August 10th , at 9:00 pm we’ll have an organizational Zoom meeting. Please, let me knowing you’d like to join!
Шановні ,
ми готуємось до дня Незалежності, який будемо святкувати 27 серпня . Але я зараз знаходжусь в Україні і мені важкувато трохи Нам потрібна допомога , не вистачає волонтерів в організаційних питаннях .
Ви , чи ваші дітки може хочуть виступити на концерті ? В нас є чудова хореограф Deneen , яка ставить для нас танцювальну програму . Може ви хочете заспівати , то талановита Тетяна може вам акомпанувати на піаніно?
Нам потрібна допомога у декоруванні нашого залу(прийти треба раніше на годинку) , у приготуванні українських страв , чи може у вас є ідеї ?
Будуть розігруватись декілька призів , вартістью більше 50$
Будь ласка, пишіть мені в личку .
PS. Ми будемо раді, якщо ви зможете приготувати і принести щось до столу .
9.00 pm, 08.10.2023 відбудеться zoom meeting. Якщо ви бажаєте бути присутніми на мітингу , дайте знати !
Дякую
Five-hundred days ago, in the early hours of a cold February morning, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its western neighbour,Ukraine.
As the war reaches another grim milestone on Saturday, here are just some of the sombre ways it has upended life for tens of millions of people:
6.3 million Ukrainians have become refugees. An additional six million are internally displaced within Ukraine.
Most refugees are women and children, as Ukrainian men aged between 18 and 60 have been instructed to remain in the country and fight.
9,083 civilians have been killed in Ukraine,the real toll, however, is feared to be much higher.
15,779 civilians have been wounded in Ukraine.
The cost of destruction is thought to be more than $143bn*, according to the latest findings from the Kyiv School of Economics
It is estimated that Russia controls less than 20 percent of Ukrainian territory
UAofNM NM grateful to the U.S. and special to New Mexicans for providing both support for and an example of liberty . 
The American people stood with us and, we are sure, will stand with us to the end.
Wishing you the best and countless blessings on this momentous occasion!
“ Today, as Americans celebrate their freedom and independence, we celebrate with you and envision the day when every inch of Ukraine is free of the cruel tyranny that seeks to extinguish us,” Zelensky said.
We, Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico, are honoured and grateful to have been present at the historical signing of Sister City pact between Albuquerque, NM and Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Mayor Keller and Mayor Terekhov held a video conference during which the signing of the document took place. Both cities are looking forward to a life-long friendship, and productive and mutually beneficial relationship.
Ми , Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico маємо честь і вдячність бути присутніми на історичному підписанні договору про місто-побратим між Альбукерке, Нью-Мексико, та Харьків, Україна.
Мер Келлер і Мер Терехов провели відеоконференцію, під час якої відбулося підписання документу. Обидва міста сподіваються на дружня стосунки , а також на продуктивні та взаємовигідні стосунки.
We invite you to join us on June 24th from 4pm to 8pm at Civic Plaza!
This is a FREE, family-friendly event. For tickets and more information please visit cabq.gov/WRD2023
Please, come and join the refugees from other countries!
Ceremony for Legislative Memorials Supporting Ukraine
Elected leaders to present local Ukrainian-Americans with commemorative copies of recently-passed legislation
WHAT: Ceremony commemorating the passage of House Memorial 55 and Senate Memorial 64, which express New Mexico’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, call attention to the death and destruction inflicted upon the country, and recognize the courage of Ukraine’s leadership, military, and citizens in fighting for their nation, freedom, and democracy.
WHAT:
Following their passage in the New Mexico legislature, these memorials were transmitted to President Biden, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House, and the Ukrainian embassy.
WHO:
* Members of New Mexico’s Ukrainian American community
* House Memorial 55 sponsor – House Majority Floor Leader Gail Chasey
* Senate Memorial 64 sponsor – Senators Brenda McKenna
* House and Senate Memorial sponsors and members of New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation invited
Our deep gratitude goes to people, who are not by-standers and really care about what is going on in Ukraine – Round House Majority Floor Leader Gail Chasey, Senator Brenda McKenna of the 9th District was represented by the other lady, Senator Harold Pope of the 23rd District, Representative William “Bill” Rehm is the 31st District, Alisa Lauer and Veronica Krupnick!
Support like this gives us a strong feeling that we are not lonely in our fight! Thank you also for thinking about next steps on the way to stopping this horrible war! God bless!
Для членів української громади в Нью-Мексико було великою честю отримати офіційні сертифікати Меморіалів, ухвалені нещодавно Палатою представників і Законодавчим органом штату Нью-Мексико на підтримку України проти російської агресії.
Наша глибока повага та вдячність висловлюються людям, які не є сторонніми перехожими і дійсно небайдужі до того, що відбувається в Україні – лідеру парламентської більшості Gail Chasey , сенатору Brenda McKenna, сенатору Harold Pope , депутат William “Bill” Rehm i Alisa Lauer, and Veronica Krupnick .
Така підтримка дає нам сильне відчуття, що ми не самотні у нашій боротьбі! Також дякую, що думаєте про наступні кроки на шляху до припинення цієї жахливої війни! Боже здоров’я!
Копії цих Меморіалів будуть передані до Посольства України в США