where the water cuts through, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization, was founded in 2006 by a consortium of Native Americans committed to strengthening and sustaining Northern New Mexico's unique traditions and cultures. Native American, Hispanic and other socio-cultural communities have co-existed for centuries in the Upper Rio Grande valley, embracing values, cultural practices and ways of life unique in the context of today's fast-paced world. Our organization believes that traditions emphasizing family-centered life, warm hospitality, a celebration of the natural progression of seasons, living and working in harmony with the natural world and sustaining its beauty and balance are all worth preserving.

where the water cuts through supports the protection and revitalization of these values and traditions through its sponsorship and participation in meaningful programs, and through symposia and other forums promoting public and private support of its work.