Entries by NB3 Foundation

NB3 Foundation welcomes 10 members to Healthy Hydration Advisory Board 

The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its Healthy Hydration Advisory Board (HHAB)and welcome 10 new members, including Native youth and adult leaders, who will inform and strengthen the foundation’s national healthy hydration efforts.  The Healthy Hydration Advisory Board brings together individuals deeply committed to advancing the health and […]

Open House welcomes community to NB3 Foundation

The NB3 Foundation opened its doors on Dec. 6 for a festive Open House and Holiday Stroll that brought together families, partners and supporters for an evening of connection, celebration and community. The Holiday Stroll offered guests the chance to meet NB3 Foundation staff, tour our offices and learn more about the work underway to […]

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NB3 Foundation Youth Council brings holiday cheer to UNM Children’s Hospital

This holiday season, the NB3 Foundation Youth Council put compassion into action through a toy drive in support of children receiving care at UNM Children’s Hospital. Working together with purpose and care, youth council members collected toys to help bring moments of joy to young patients and their families during the holidays. Collected toys were […]

More than miles: Why we run

Last week, 17 NB3FIT Run Club youth traveled to Shelbyville, Ind., to compete in the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Dec. 13. Representing their teammates and communities, the runners took on the national stage in one of the country’s premier youth cross-country events. Our team mantra says it best: Run […]

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NB3FIT Day brings families together through movement and play

NB3FIT Day brought families and community members together for a fun, active day focused on movement, health and connection. Held in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the event highlighted the importance of creating safe, healthy spaces where Native youth and families can thrive. The event featured seven activity stations designed to encourage physical activity […]

Show your support for Native youth on GivingTuesday!

This GivingTuesday, we’re inviting our community to help uplift Native youth across the country. The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation provides accessible sports, health and cultural wellness programs rooted in Native values. With your support, we can continue creating spaces where youth grow strong in mind, body and spirit. How you can support: Donate: Every […]

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Hundreds of youth runners take on Traditions Run

Nearly 400 youth runners from across New Mexico gathered at Black Mesa Casino at San Felipe Pueblo on Oct. 18 for the NB3 Foundation’s Traditions Run, an annual youth cross-country meet. The free event brought together teams, families and coaches for a day of community and competition. The Traditions Run is a USATF-sanctioned youth race […]

New Mexico Grande Slam drives support for Native youth

The 2025 New Mexico Grande Slam brought together partners and guests in support of the NB3 Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, helping raise essential funds to power youth programs across New Mexico. This year’s New Mexico Grande Slam was especially meaningful as it marked the NB3 Foundation’s 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of investing in the […]

NB3FIT cross country runners peak at state meet in Acoma Pueblo

The NB3FIT Cross Country team closed out its regular season with an impressive showing at the New Mexico state meet Oct. 25 at Sky City Casino in Acoma Pueblo. The race capped a season of hard work, determination and steady improvement across all age groups. A total of 39 runners set new personal records, and […]

NB3FIT Cross Country season underway

The NB3FIT Cross Country season is off to a strong start with more than 100 youth runners representing tribal communities across New Mexico and beyond. Two meets are already in the books — the season opener hosted by Albuquerque Athletics meet at John B. Roberts Dam on September 20 and the Running Medicine meet hosted […]