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Grant County Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Initiative

Join the Walkability and Accessibility Advocacy Group and Bicycle Advocacy Group in the Village of Santa Clara, New Mexico. Get involved with the 13-member county advisory board focusing on key policies and projects for a healthier community. From farm-to-school initiatives to complete streets and trails, find out how you can contribute to enhancing the well-being of our kids and communities. Explore healthy eating goals, active living initiatives, and partnership opportunities. Let's work together for a brighter, healthier future!

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Grant County Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Initiative

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  1. Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Grant County, New Mexico Andrea Sauer, Project Coordinatorwww.GrantCountyHKHC.com

  2. Walkability accessibility advocacy group and bicycle advocacy group Village of Santa Clara Who We Are

  3. 13-member County advisory board • Government and non-government representatives • Focus on key policies and projects Grant County Food Policy Council

  4. Hidalgo Medical Services-FQHCC • Summer 2011 • Healthy displays • Shopping guide • Free cooking demonstrations and giveaways Grocery Store Initiative

  5. DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program funds • Sept. 19-23 • 1,800 kids @ 6 Elementary schools • More in 2012? Farm to School Pilot Project

  6. Language adopted to enhance/protect • Complete streets • Trails • Community gardens • Farmers’ markets Silver City Land Use & Zoning Code

  7. 10+ miles of paved, off-road trail for pedestrians and bicyclists • Connects 3 towns • $50,000 CDBG Multi-use Trail Planning

  8. Lack of senior leadership • Partnership diversity • Resources • Shift in cultural paradigm Challenges

  9. Goals for healthy eating: • Family-friendly check out lanes and more produce options at convenience stores • Farm to School project; school gardens • Food Policy Council • Goals for active living: • Pedestrian and bicycle plan • Multi-use trail feasibility study • After school activities and joint use agreements • Goals for partnership: • Diversify! • Capacity building through HKHC leadership program Plans for the future…

  10. Thank you!---Andrea SauerHKHC Project Coordinatorasauer@grmc.org(575) 388-1198 x 14

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