This year, the Southwest Region Migrant Education Program (MEP) provided gifts to nearly 300 children and parents through its Adopt A Migrant Family for the holidays initiative. “Our hearts are filled with joy and appreciation for all the continued support from numerous sponsors making this event so successful. Every year we look forward to this event as it supplements some of the needs of our families, said Esmeralda Martinez, director of Southwest Region Migrant Education Program.”
Sponsors included:
Zapata Seed Company
Trinchera Ranch
Alamosa State Bank
Blanca Potato
Armando Valdez
Natalie Rogers
Quality Home Inspection & Electric
Weiss Dry Cleaner
Mountain King
Conejos County Dept. of Social Services
Tijerina’s Trucking
Post Commissary
High Altitude Convenience
Monte Vista Cooperative
Valley Realty & Investments
Elizabeth Hensley
Marco Polo
SLV Immigration Resource Center
Monte Vista Fire Department
Frontier Bank
Morgan Dockson
Subway
Colorado State Patrol Troop 1,2,3
City of Alamosa
Colorado Department of Transportation
Wash Tub Laundry Mat
Renae D Haslett
AmeriGas
Karla Hardesty
Don Thomas Bakery
K-2 Alamosa Elementary School
3-5 Alamosa Elementary School
ASU CAMP
Flawless Construction
Sierra Blanca Medical Center
CDE, Leadership Team
Office of Migrant Education, CDE
Convenient Care
Moffat Family Health Center
Tomas Mejia
Valley Wide Call Center
SLV Medical Clinic Managers
Feed Store Church
Rio Grande National Service
BLM Monte Vista
Alejandro & Cristal Enriquez
Eric Carpio
Ed Medina
Kirby Deherrera / Simona Guillen
Ed & Catherine Medina
Valley-Wide
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Energy Resource Center
Theresa Valdez
Finance Team Valley Wide
Executive Team VWHS
Maria Perez DeLeon
CIA – Leavitt Insurance Agency
Valley-Wide Dental Team
Health Info. Management Systems
Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
“We are extremely grateful and feel fortunate to receive support from so many agencies, community members, and volunteers who continue to participate in this initiative year after year,” said Martinez. She also appreciates her Adams State MEP staff including Shanda Taylor, Reyna Martinez, Edgar Martinez, Matias Francisco, Marisa Aguilar, and Minga Francisco-Miguel, Jennifer Molina, Simona Guillen, Delsa Gomez, Jasmine Gonzalez and Bradley Tijerina. “They worked diligently to ensure the event was a success,” Martinez added.
This year, the Southwest Region Migrant Education Program served a yearly estimate of up to 620 students, aged birth-22, from 23 school districts in the San Luis Valley and Southwest Colorado. The program connects families of seasonal agricultural workers with community resources, monitors children’s achievements, and provides continuity as they change school districts.
The Southwest Region Migrant Education Program is located on the Adams State University campus at the southeast corner of Second St. and Richardson Ave. To learn more about the Southwest Region Migrant Education program, or to refer a family who may benefit from services, contact: Shanda Taylor at 719-587-7612 or Esmeralda Martinez at 719-587-7635.
