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Courtesy photo: Winter Wonderland in Northern New Mexico.Judy’s STEM Jam, connecting science and math to life, learning, and playBy Judy Reinhartz Get ready for a fun filled excursion and pack layers of warm clothing, including coats, gloves, and boots, along with...
Courtesy photo: Look around. Love leaves little reminders everywhere. Sometimes it even shows up in the shape of a heart on the sidewalk.Why the most meaningful gift this season may be the compassion you give yourselfBy Audrey Herrera-Castillo The holidays often...
Courtesy photo: Holiday Stroll at Museum of International Folk Art. Photo by Cousineau Studios.A cultural tapestry of holiday traditions across New MexicoBy Ash Espinoza As the first snow settles on the mountain peaks and the scent of piñon wood fills the air, New...
Courtesy photo: Kayla Donaldson and her dog, Yuki.What Families Should Know Before Bringing Home a Dog This Holiday SeasonBy Kayla Donaldson, Lead Dog Trainer, Dog Training Elite New Mexico Every year around the holidays, I start getting calls from families across...
Courtesy photo: Make art with loose parts and tea light candles.A time to slow down and connect with natureBy Aurora Hvidsten I grew up here in Santa Fe, the parents of two east coast transplants—one who grew up Catholic, one who grew up Protestant in a predominantly...
Courtesy photo: Pamela and her daughters at Denver volleyball tournament.How stepping away from traditional work created space for purpose, presence, and possibilityBy Pamela K. Blackwell “No rules,” advised a dear friend. Others have cheered me on with, “Do what the...
Courtesy photo: Elephant Butte Lake State Park, near Truth or Consequences, is a great place to explore on a boat or paddleboard, thanks to warmer weather conditions lasting later into the year.Cooler temperatures provide perfect conditions for outdoor funBy Darren...
Courtesy photo: Middle school students work together on assignments.Understanding and empowering our different learnersBy Megan Rosker Children carry an innate curiosity about the world. It’s our responsibility as adults to fan that spark into a flame—fueling...