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SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 6, 2026—Almost 50 community businesses, nonprofits, and service organizations are showing up for attendees of the Reentry Fair this Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with service providers, employers, and organizations ready to help justice-impacted individuals and their families make a fresh start.

The free, outdoor event is in the courtyard of the First Judicial District Court, located at 225 Montezuma Avenue in downtown Santa Fe, and is hosted by the First Judicial District Court and Santa Fe County. Free parking is available at the South Capitol Parking Lot. KSWV Suave Radio is making it festive with a deejay onsite taking requests from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The community is coming together to offer help with accessing health and housing services, education and employment opportunities, family support, community and government programs, and so much more. Meet employers who are eager to hire and find out about services that may help you or your loved one.

Thank you to all the employers, agencies, service providers, and partners for making this a welcoming resource in our community! 

Over a dozen employers and employment resources will be there, including Adam’s Automotive, Anytime Plumbing, Blue Bus, City of Santa Fe Human Resources, Delancey Street, Grand Canyon University, Innovate+Educate, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe County Human Resources, Target, and Urban Alchemy

Meet with over two dozen community and support services, including:

• Bienvenidos Food Pantry- food boxes, clothing, and household items.
• Chainbreaker Collective- help with affordable transportation.
• Coming Home Connection- non-medical in-home care, such as cooking, housekeeping, help with pets and plants, driving to errands and doctor appointments.
• Friendship Club- mental, spiritual, and physical recovery for individuals and families.
• Health Care for the Homeless / La Familia- respectful medical care for those experiencing homelessness.
• Herron Solutions, LLC- skills and tools to bring positive life change.
• Krossroads- care coordination and recovery support.
• Las Cumbres Community Services- community-based support for adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and services for infants and early childhood, youth and caregivers, immigrants and refugees, and adults.
• Life Link- helps break the cycles of homelessness, mental illness, trauma, exploitation, and addiction.
• Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe- free reading, writing, and English (speaking) tutoring for adults.
• NAMI Santa Fe- promotes well-being and provides peer support.
• New Mexico Eviction Prevention- provides support to renters.
• New Mexico Reentry Center- provides stability and opportunities to justice-impacted individuals rebuilding their lives.
• New Mexico Solutions- comprehensive community and health support.
• New Vistas- independent living services and peer support for people with disabilities and families of children with special needs.
• Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement- training and support to Certified Peer Support Workers who can help in treatment settings.
• Protocall Services- crisis care and behavioral health support.
• Santa Fe Recovery Center- supports lasting recovery from addiction, substance use disorder, and related mental illness.
• Elizabeth's- emergency shelter, food, case management, counseling, and supportive housing.
• TeamBuilders- serves adults, children, adolescents, and families with or at-risk of behavioral health disorders.
• The Mountain Center- offers outdoor adventure to transform lives through remarkable experiences and adventures, and women in recovery services.

You can check out the full list of organizations and businesses supporting this event on the Santa Fe County Reentry Fair webpage.

What: Reentry Fair

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 225 Montezuma Avenue (free parking at South Capitol Parking Lot)

This event is free and open to the public. Come join us!

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