Acequia/River Trail Cottonwood Loop

Many thanks to our partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program and National Historic Trails to highlight the historical importance of this area as part of the El Camino Real Trail.

Artist Bio: 

Jessica Ortiz is an experienced Contemporary Artist, Muralist, Community Leader & Advocate. Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. Jessica is driven by the love of her community, she is committed to engaging communities and governments in dialogue about how to create viable solutions for the problems that people of color face. Jessica has always been committed to education, empowerment, and the fostering of a strong network. As an artist, Jessica uses her art as an extension to activism. She is inspiring others to be thought provoking by seeing outside of conventional thinking. In addition to her artistry, Jessica has been recognized by the City of Santa Fe for her extraordinary commitment to community service. Jessica’s passion for community service can be traced back to working with Alas De Agua Art Collective, Youthworks, and Boys & Girls Club of Generational Empowerment, where she has spent significant time mentoring, teaching art classes, and providing resources & opportunities for adult and youth BIPOC, immigrant, undocumented, LGTBQ artists who have historically and currently been marginalized and not afforded the same resources. Jessica helps support artistic visions and believes diversity is key in creating a loving community.