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.
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
Friday, 31st of March, is the anniversary of Bucha.
I would never want that my beautiful childhood town Bucha to be know as the mass murder of civilians and prisoners of war by the Russian Armed Forces.
To the world, these people are known as the “Bucha bodies,”
For me, these are our relatives, our friends, people we know.
During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, heavy fighting took place in Bucha as part of the Kyiv offensive, resulting in severe Russian losses.
The city was captured by Russian forces on 27 February
Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruk announced the recapture of Bucha by Ukrainian forces on 31 March 2022.
A few days after the recapture, on 2 April 2022, news reports and videos emerged showing streets in Bucha covered with the bodies of men dressed in civilian clothes. Some of those found had their hands tied. Among those killed were women and children. There was also evidence that Russian soldiers had systemically tortured, mutilated and executed many civilians in the basement of a summer camp.
During the occupation, the Russian army committed more than 9,000 war crimes in the Bucha district of Kyiv region, and more than 1,700 civilians were killed, including about 700 in Bucha.
Today is Taras Shevchenko Birthday, 9 March 1814 – 10 March 1861.
He was a Ukrainian poet, writer, artist, public and political figure, folklorist and ethnographer. His literary heritage is regarded to be the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and, to a large extent, the modern Ukrainian language, though this is different from the language of his poems. Shevchenko is also known for his many masterpieces as a painter and an illustrator.
UAofNM received the Thank-You letter from the Multihuman volunteers fund!
Thanks everyone for your support!
Rally, ABQ
February 25th , ABQ Old Town Plaza . 2PM
Ukraine: 365 Days Defending Freedom. Events around the world for the anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
On February 23-26, 2023, Ukrainians around the world will take part in events to thank for the support in the approach of joint victory and the ongoing struggle for freedom in Ukraine.
What do we want to say?
It was a year that was taken away from us
We persevered and are grateful for your support
What will the next days be like? Defend freedom with us
Support Ukraine
Like New Mexico, Ukraine is home of freedom, community, and art.
Join the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFMX) and Filmmakers for Ukraine in this first-ever event bringing the Ukrainian and New Mexican film communities together to raise awareness and funds for Ukrainian filmmakers and others in Ukraine facing dire situations.
Filmmakers for Ukraine, a global group of filmmakers volunteering their time, prioritizes helping filmmakers, their families and disadvantaged groups in Ukraine who otherwise may not receive the urgent help they need. Proceeds from your ticket purchase will provide critical aid to get them through the cold winter months and beyond.
For just $20, you’ll get to see a hand-curated block of short films, and Sundance 2022 winner and Academy Award Nominated documentary, A House Made of Splinters, which Variety calls “an affecting diary of life continuing in the worst of circumstances.”
Film Block #1 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
• Liza and her Anthill by Anastasia Ivaniuk
• Holiday by Zhanna Maksymenko-Dovhych
• The Night Express by Maryna Artemenko & Oksana Artemenko
• To Russia with Love by Jeffrey Lee Robinson
• SIBS film by Derek Johnson
Film Block #2 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
A House Made of Splinters by Simon Lereng Wilmont; (World Cinema Documentary: Best Directing at Sundance Film Festival 2022, Best Nordic Documentary at Götenborg Film Festival 2022, The golden Alexander and The FIPRESCI award at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2022); Short-list for consideration at the 2023 Academy Awards.