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Meet Ada Parsons

Meet Ada Parsons

On the cover: Meet Ada Parsons. Born and raised in New Mexico, four-year-old Ada loves exploring the outdoors and watching birds and other wildlife. She enjoys traveling with her family and has a special love for croissants and sushi. With her curious spirit and sense...

Presence, Not Presents

Presence, Not Presents

Courtesy photo: Justin Schroer, Publisher of Tumbleweeds Magazine and his two kids, Ryker & Aviva on a Pacific Northwest trip summer 2026Every year, somewhere around Thanksgiving, it begins.By Justin Schroer The lists get longer. The calendar fills up. Black...

The “Perfect” Holiday

The “Perfect” Holiday

Courtesy photo: The D’Amour Family 2023Appreciating the season through a different lens.By Alysha D’Amour It’s that magical time of year, with the soft glow of holiday lights, children dressed in their holiday best, and the beautiful chaos that comes with getting an...

Building a Community with Sourdough Bread

Building a Community with Sourdough Bread

Courtesy photo: Dr. Jessica Foumena Kempton at the Taos Farmers Market in 2023.How a university professor and her husband attempt to strengthen the local food economyBy Dr. Jessica Foumena Kempton Eight years ago, my husband and I tied the knot in front of our family...

Every Child Deserves to Be Understood

Every Child Deserves to Be Understood

Courtesy photo: Students on the playground at the May Center for Learning."For the first time, we understood that our son wasn't failing to learn. He simply needed instruction that matched the way his brain learns best."Written by Parents and Staff of The May Center...

Growing Up With The Nutcracker

Growing Up With The Nutcracker

Courtesy photo of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.For generations of dancers, a beloved holiday production is about much more than what happens on stage.Written by Tumbleweeds Staff Every December, families settle into theater seats waiting for a familiar kind of magic. The...