UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BORDERLANDS

A Road Trip to Reclaim, Celebrate, and Preserve

The Untold Stories of the Borderlands is a storytelling road trip across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, led by Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC), that will take place from May 16-28, 2025. Our mission is to celebrate and protect the diverse histories, cultures, and landscapes of the Mexico–U.S. borderlands—amplifying the voices and experiences of Latinx communities whose stories are often left out of mainstream narratives.

Through this road trip, we highlight places of deep significance—from ancestral homelands and sacred sites to neighborhoods shaped by migration and resilience. The team will also be capturing oral histories and imagery from community members that preserve and protect these spaces. Through this project we will honor the power of community memory, challenge harmful policies and colonial histories, and center Latinx leadership in shaping the future of preservation.

MEET THE TEAM ON THE ROAD!

Asami Robledo-Allen Yamamoto

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Director of Education, Outreach, Communications, and Marketing

Hillary Morales Robles

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Historic

Preservation Officer

Karina
Amalbert

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Geospatial

Project Manager

Jen
Moran

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Preservation

Research Coordinator

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT?

This road trip isn’t just about storytelling, it’s about action. Along the way, we’ll be raising funds to support LHC’s ongoing work in border communities. You can get involved by:

Donate to our team!

Fill our tank to cover miles of memories or help us get snacks to keep our energy levels high. Your donation can truly help us reach our project goals.

DONATE

Join our challenge!

Sign up for our newsletter to take part in our fundraising competition, where our travel team goes head-to-head to raise the most funds!

JOIN NOW!

Spread the word!

Follow us and use our social media channels of Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to invite others to follow along, stay up-to-date with all things LHC!

CONNECT!

Share your story!

Will you be at the cities we’ll visit? Or do you have a special memory of any of the areas we’re visiting? Share your story with us from your phone!

SHARE HERE!

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FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY!

We'll share live updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and cultural highlights throughout the trip.

ENGAGE WITH US!

WATCH + SHARE STORIES!

Connect with us via social media or share your story below!

Our Commitment to Preservation

This campaign marks a major expansion of LHC’s preservation projects nationwide,

with a strong focus on the borderlands. Key initiatives include:

The Abuelas
Project

This project collects and curates the oral histories of Latinx community to ensure that intergenerational stories, language, and wisdom are passed down and celebrated.

PARTICIPATE!