Partnering with communities for a sustainable heritage

We help communities preserve their historic structures. These structures bring the community together and connect past and present. If they disappear, that connection will be lost forever.

MIssion & Approach

Cornerstones has always been dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage and cultural traditions of New Mexico and the greater Southwest while honoring cultural heritage.

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Volunteering

Our success is the result of the thousands of hours from community adults, elders and youth to strengthen pride in their community, bolster cultural identity and preserve traditions. 

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Projects

Cornerstones works with communities and federal agencies to preserve historic structures and train volunteers and interns in historic preservation. Browse our current and recent field projects.

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2025 Photo Contest

Our annual photo contest is coming to a close, the last day to vote for your favorite photo is January 31st! Each vote is a monetary donation to Cornerstones.

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NM State Historic Preservation Conference

Please check for updates on the 2027 NMSHP Conference below.

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Paul Bruhn Grant

Cornerstones Community Partnerships (CCP) has been awarded a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service to support a subgrant program to fund rehabilitation projects within seven New Mexico counties: Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe (outside city limits), Taos, and Torrance.