Adobe Stock Photo.Espíritu de Nuevo México conmemora los 250 años de la independencia de Estados Unidos y nuestro lugar en ellaPor Daniel Zillman Doscientos cincuenta años después de la Declaración de Independencia, Nuevo México toma su lugar en la conmemoración....
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New Mexico Spirit
Adobe Stock Photo.Reflecting on 250 years of independence and our place within itBy Daniel Zillman Two hundred fifty years after the Declaration of Independence, New Mexico takes its place in the nation’s commemoration. For many here, identity begins not with 1776 but...
Creating Lifelong Connections
Shared reading strategiesBy Robin Lucansky “Mom, look, there’s a dog that looks just like Winn-Dixie!” Why is my heart so full of love and wonderment when I hear this from my daughter? For starters, my daughter is 30 years old, and we read [ITAL]Because of...
The Conversation I Didn’t Expect
Adobe stock photo.There are moments in parenting that feel ordinary—routine even—until they aren’tBy Jen Paul Schroer It was a typical school morning. I was driving my kids, Ryker (8) and Aviva (6), to school. They were in the backseat, deep in conversation, giggling...
It’s Bananas: Learning Patience, Love, and Letting Go
Courtesy Photo: All my boys traveling together.Foster Momma Kiki shares her journey as a foster parent and all that comes with caring for children who have experienced more than most of us ever will.By Foster Momma Kiki /Re-un-i-fi-ca-tion/ nounThe process of...
Family-Friendly Places that Put a Smile on Everyone’s Faces
Courtesy Photo: Il Vicino bambino pizza with artichoke hearts, capers, kalamata olilves, and sausage.From classic New Mexican food to wood-fired pizza and a sweet ending with ice cream, everyone is happy with these local options.By Heather HunterIl Vicino 321 W. San...
Reimagined STEM Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: Building bird nestsInteger a augue dolor. Quisque cursus bibendum pellentesque. Fusce dui sem, pharetra vitae laoreet sit amet, facilisis eu ligula. By Judy Reinhartz As the school year winds down, we hear children ask, "What are we going to do this...
Wilderness Changed My Life
Courtesy Photo. David’s youngest son, Henry, (far left) on top of Mt Taylor for a sunrise summit vistaNow my kids carry on the traditionBy David Salmanson In June 1979, I flew from New York City to Albuquerque airport to spend a summer in western New Mexico at a...
Cover Kid Q&A – Meghan Montelibano-Gorman and her two kiddos, Charlie and Max Gorma
On the cover: Meghan Montelibano-Gorman and her two kiddos, Charlie (4) and Max (2) Gorman. Charlie Gorman: 4 Max Gorman: 2 I am in Pre-KPlay, eat ice cream, and petting my dogsPlay baseballMy cabin (in Pecos)My night snack (cheese, apples, and High Desert Honey), and...
More Than a Sport
Courtesy Photo: Friendships grow stronger on the wall.How climbing builds focus, empathy, and community in a plugged-in worldBy Karuna Abe As the only climbing gym in Northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe Climbing Center (SFCC) is more than a place with ropes and...