2025 marks Youth Shelters & Family Services’ 45th anniversary of service to our Northern New Mexico community. To celebrate, our gala theme is Sapphire, the 45th anniversary gemstone. Please consider joining us at La Fonda on the Plaza on October 10th as we honor the past and shape the future.

Evening Timeline

5:30PM

Reception with cash bar, live music, and silent auction featuring exceptional jewelry, restaurant packages, unique art, and more.

7:00PM

Delectable three-course dinner from La Fonda’s talented culinary team. A live auction and paddle raiser will follow, with opportunities to bid on travel and adventure packages. Guest speakers will share insights about the work of Youth Shelters & Family Services in Northern New Mexico

Live Music by The Christina Gomez Band throughout the evening

Please note when purchasing tickets you will be asked to provide your and all guests names and meal choices (entrée and dessert)

Meal Choices:

Beef: Char-Grilled Top Sirloin with Grilled Yukon Gold Potatoes, Grilled Squash, Peppers and Onions, and Avocado Chimichurri

Fish: Fish Chile-Seared Salmon with Sweet Corn Asparagus Succotash, Wild Mushroom Couscous, Caramelized Lemon, Sweet Corn Sauce

Vegetarian: Roasted Poblano with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Root Vegetables, Quinoa Pilaf, and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

and

Chocolate: Black Forest Cheesecake with an Oreo Crust, Kirsh Cherries, Chocolate Mousse, and a Chocolate Sauce

Lemon: Glazed Lemon Curd with Shortbread and Raspberry Coulis

If you have any questions or would like to order tickets over phone or email, please contact Sam Reimer, Philanthropy and Grants Specialist, at 505-983-0586 or sreimer@youthshelters.org

Thank You to Our Wonderful Event

Sponsors!

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