Join us in welcoming the 2026 Faith and John Gaw Meem Intern Alicia Varoz as she discusses her internship with Historic Santa Fe Foundation. Learn all about the projects that she worked on, and get a glimpse of what it takes to be preservationist in action.

“This summer, I had the honorable privilege of working alongside the Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) where I gained hands-on experience in traditional New Mexican construction methods and historic preservation practices . Through fieldwork, preservation projects, historic site tours, and community engagement, I developed a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship and cultural significance of New Mexico's built environment.”