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Note From Jen By Jen Paul Schroer Oh my gosh! Summer is coming to an end, and this back-to-school season has me stressed. Friends were waking up early and waiting in line for hours to enroll their kids in after-school care at Genoveva Chavez Community Center, only to...
Hospitals & Medical Practices Christus St. Vincent christushealth.org/locations/st-vincent Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics 465 St. Michaels Dr. St. 200 Santa Fe, NM 87506 505-913-4901 SERVICES OFFERED: Pediatrics, Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Pediatric...
Unas veces es más fácil que otras Reflexiones para inspirar a los padres a seguir adelante - vale la penaBy E. Quinones Somos una familia combinada. Bueno, ahora lo somos. Al principio, yo solía decir: “La realidad de ser una familia combinada es como tratar de...
Expanding Produce Prescription Programs for Santa Fe Families Food as medicine programs connect patients to healthy food.By Carrie Thielen Every Thursday afternoon at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, families pick up a variety of fresh produce and recipes at the...
All Aboard for Autumn Adventures Steam through gorgeous aspens on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RailroadBy Joy Meadows An autumn ride on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is a bucket list adventure that every New Mexican and Coloradan should experience. Avoid all...
20 Years of Serving Santa Fe's Youth with Excellence and Opportunity First Serve New Mexico is celebrating a banner year with even more on the horizon.By Karissa Martinez In the heart of Santa Fe, a unique and vibrant organization is celebrating a year filled with...
Making Peace Is Messy Work Tomorrow’s Women empowers young women to change the world.By Alana Grimstad Moms know messes. Now that is a universal truth. Cheerios-stuck-in-inaccessible-car-seat-crevasses kind of messes....
Some Times Are Easier than Others One family’s reflection to hopefully inspire you to keep going, because it’s all worth it.By E. Quinones We are a blended family. Well, we are now. In our early years, I would often comment, “The reality of trying to blend a family is...
A Special Duo The story of a service dog team’s serendipitous matchBy Chad Jeremy Brink Jr. My name is Chad Jeremy Brink Jr. I am a disabled 29 year old. I suffer from autistic spectrum disorder, Tourette syndrome, and non-epileptic seizures. Due to this, I live with...
Fostering: It Takes Two to Be Bananas Foster Momma Kiki shares her journey as a new foster parent and all that comes with caring for children who have experienced more than most of us ever will.By Momma Kiki / Foster / - verb To encourage or promote the development...
Fostering: It’s Still Bananas Foster Momma Kiki shares her journey as a new foster parent and all that comes with caring for children who have experienced more than most of us ever will. By Mama KikiA new year, a new beginning—that was my hope when the clock struck...
Meet the Tumbleweeds Magazine, Summer 2023 cover mom - Susanna Maurice - and her newborn baby (pictured at six days old!), Simone. Tumbleweeds Mag: What's your birth story? Susanna: Simone came 10 days before her due date. She was a planned home birth with our...
Sweet Dreams: An Infant Sleep Guide for Parents Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby By Rach RalyaWhether you’re still pregnant or a new parent, you might be spending time thinking about how you’ll get your baby to sleep, among other challenges new parents...
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Babies, Books, and Math Make Three Paths to numeracy through books for infants and toddlers By Judy ReinhartzSchool is not the only place to learn math. Learning begins during the earliest days, weeks, and months of our lives. Infants and toddlers take in everything...
It's Time for the Dad Talk Considering family systems and whether dads belong By Johnny Wilson“Fathers are biological necessities, but social accidents.” —Margaret Mead “The most important task of any civilization is to teach its young men how to be fathers” That...
Es hora para hablar de los papás Examinar los sistemas familiares y si los papás pertenecen a ellos o no By Johnny Wilson Traducción por Flor de María Oliva “Los padres son necesidades biológicas, pero accidentes sociales”. — Margaret Mead “La mayor tarea de cualquier...
Why Mothers Need Matrescence A developmental approach to maternal mental health By Allison DavisWhen I became a mother I was an adolescent psychotherapist supporting young people in the often disorienting process of becoming an adult. I understood adolescence as a...
Your Family’s Nature Activities Await Visit the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Wildlife Center for a hike, picnic, or new science adventure By Meghan BakerAs the temperatures rise, wildflowers bloom, and monsoon clouds gather on the horizon, Northern New Mexico...
My Life in Scouting By Lucas Greene I have been a member of the scouting organization since I was six years old. I joined as a tiger in cub scouts, and now I am a star scout at 17. After spending more than half my life in scouting, I thought other people should...
Tumbleweeds entered several articles and designs in the state-level tier of the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. Tumbleweeds Magazine brought home three first-place awards: Specialty Articles in Government and Politics (“Lawmakers Can Put...
Scheduled to open in September, Presbyterian Medical Services’ new Santa Fe Family Health Center will open its doors across from Presbyterian Healthcare’s Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center on the southside of Santa Fe. The two separate Presbyterian entities are...
In April 2023, a middle high student brought a gun to Turquoise Trail Charter School. The school was locked down, and later students were evacuated from the school to the New Mexico Corrections Department’s administration building. No one was hurt. All children and...
Note from Jen Our “Becoming a Parent” StoryBy Jen Paul Schroer I’ve shared before with readers that I had my two kiddos a little later in life. Not by choice, but by circumstance. I got married in my early thirties, and we could not get pregnant for years. Infertility...
Sword Fighting as Community Building New Mexico Fencing Foundation provides a welcoming atmosphere to learn an ancient sport, but it’s the people who make it so unique By Lily Alexander It wasn’t the first time I walked into New Mexico Fencing Foundation that I knew...
Conversations in Castle Park Part 2: Navigating Child Care and the Star System By Annabelle Black Delfin In recent decades, many more people have become aware of the important role that child care plays in a healthy and productive society, as well as the...
Conversations in Castle Park Two perspectives in early childhood education By Annabelle Black Delfin Earlier this fall, I was pushing my three-year-old granddaughter on the swings in what she calls the Castle Park in Santa Fe. I was chatting with the other adults who...
Fostering: It’s Bananas Foster Momma Kiki shares her journey as a new foster parent and all that comes with caring for children who have experienced more than most of us ever will By Mama Kiki / Foster / - verb To encourage or promote the development of…. / Par-ent /...
Celebrating 15 Years Moving Arts Española has been a lighthouse for the community for 15 years. By Carmelita R. Archuleta Moving Arts Española entered 2023 bursting with excitement. This year marks its 15th year of service to kids in this community with programs that...
Ser madre de acogida es una locura Momma Kiki comparte su experiencia como nueva madre de acogida y lo que conlleva cuidar a niños que han pasado por más de lo que la mayoría pasaremos jamás. By Mama Kiki Traducción por Flor de María Oliva Acoger - verbo Dar refugio o...
Los Alamos, New Mexico – Where Adventure is a Science Discover Family Fun for Curious Minds By Kelly Stewart For the family who plays together, Los Alamos has a brilliant mix of recreation, education and chill experiences. The birthplace of groundbreaking science and...
Food for Thought How your busy family can feed your kids and not feel bad about it By Sonya Paiz Eating healthy can be hard for all of us! When you add kids and a busy schedule to the mix, providing a healthy meal at home or on the go can seem impossible. Feeding a...
New Mexico’s ProStart Equips Students with Essential Skills and Experience for Future Careers Developing the next generation of hospitality industry leaders through hands-on training and industry connections By Lawrence Baker “Growing up as a child, I remember the...
The Wonder of Wildlife Education Department of Game and Fish staff teach valuable lessons about critters who call New Mexico home By Darren Vaughan New Mexico’s wildlife species belong to all New Mexicans, but many people aren’t aware of just how much wildlife plays a...
Benefits of Reading Books, Books, and More Books: Let Me Count the Ways Making the most out of children’s STEM books By Judy Reinhartz Just as there are go-to remedies in medicine for common illnesses, so too for learning: Books. They promote language, math, science,...
Turquoise Trail Students Work with the Legislature to Build Playground Online Academy students present plans for an update to the school’s playground at the Roundhouse in a rare student request for capital outlay funds By Christopher Eide Azevedo As the pandemic...
Santa Fe Public Schools Approves New Contract for Hilario “Larry” Chavez The SFPS Board of Education approved a three-year contract of Superintendent Hilario “Larry” Chavez to begin on February 1, 2023, and expire on February 1, 2026. Mr. Chavez’s current two-year...
I am ready for a new season. I love the winter, the snow, the crisp air, the holidays, and especially the posole. But for some reason, this year I am ready for spring. I crave longer days so I can watch the sunset after I get home from work. I want to play outside...
2023 Summer Activities, Camps & ProgramsART SCHOOL SANTA FE MINI ART CAMPS Calling young passionate artists! Join our camps where you will gain new art skills and explore your imagination, working individually based on level and interest. Offering camps for ages 7...
Restaurant Guide 2023 Cafés OHORI'S COFFEE ROASTERS Indoor and Outdoor Seating, Drive-Through A uniquely small, local coffee roaster with two café locations in Santa Fe. Ohori's has good pastries, kid-friendly drinks like steamers and hot chocolate, and welcoming...
On February 6, Tourism Day was celebrated at New Mexico’s capital. The celebration included multicultural performances that featured many youth performance groups. Hundreds of people explored the exhibitors, which included destinations and family-friendly experiences...
Souper Bowl XXVII goes to Dr. Field GoodsThe Food Depot hosted its annual fundraiser Souper Bowl XXVII. With over 19 participating restaurants and approximately 1,300 attendees, chefs battled for the ultimate soup bragging rights. Dr. Field Goods, led by Chef Josh...
Farm Volunteers Wanted Reunity Resources invites interested community members to volunteer for Reunity’s Volunteer Days. Working alongside staff and other volunteers is a rewarding opportunity to participate in feeding our communities while learning about localized,...
2023 School GuideThe #1 Guide for Santa Fe Public, Private and Charter Schools from Early Childhood through High SchoolKey: Early Childhood Learning, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High SchoolCharter SchoolsNEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE...
Cover Kids Q&A - Saoirse & Rasa Meet Saoirse & Rasa Moore, 9 year old twins from Carlos Gilbert Elementary, and Tumbleweeds Magazine Cover Kids for the Winter 2022-2023 issue. How do you like to spend your time? Rasa: I love reading, writing,...
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Communities In Schools of New Mexico Surrounding Kids With a Community of Support By Blanca OrtizAs a Communities In Schools (CIS) site coordinator at Nava Elementary School, I am proud to do “whatever it takes” to empower children to stay in school and achieve in...
Rodeando a los niños con una comunidad de apoyo Communities In Schools of New Mexico ofrece ayuda a estudiantes y sus familias By Blanca OrtizComo una de las coordinadoras del programa Communities In Schools (CIS, por sus siglas en inglés) en la escuela primaria Nava,...
Higher Education at Any Age and Any Stage Fostering Success From Cradle to Career By Stephanie M. RodriguezGetting children started early on thinking about college can have a big impact on them, even in their toddler years. One of my earliest memories is of my dad’s...
Education, the Long View Paving a Better Path for New Mexico’s Teachers, Students, and Families By Kurt SteinhausYou may have noticed a flurry of news out of New Mexico’s Public Education Department in the past few weeks. From implementing new assessments and...
Say Cheese! Teeth and Bite Q&A for Parents By Jason Gonzalez, DDS & Stephen Tanner, DDS As parents, we have questions about everything, including oral health. When should I schedule my child’s first trip to the dentist? Should my 3-year-old be flossing? How do...
Winter’s Challenge for Wildlife How New Mexico’s Wildlife Find Food in the Harsh Winter By Raelynn ArchuletaHello there, winter! A cold case of the chills has finally arrived this year. It is time for us humans to stay cozy and eat some warm food, and if we are...
Visiting Ski Santa Fe One of the Best-Kept Secrets of New Mexico By Jessica Fox When visiting the historic and beautiful town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, you will see the snow-covered peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the distance. Nestled in those mountains is...
Cowgirls from Roy, NM compete in 2022 Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo Students of Roy Municipal Schools competed on November 12 in Amarillo, Texas, in the 2022 Youth World Championship Ranch Rodeo hosted by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association. The New Mexico...
Kid Artist Q & A Nora Effati Age: 7 School: Rio Grande School What title would you give this picture? Mermaid. What materials did you use to make your art piece? I used air dry clay material to make this sculpture. What do you like most about doing art? ...
Families Reach Higher Together How To Talk With Your Teens About College By Cindy Black As a high school counselor, the question I get all the time is: “How do I start talking to my teen about college?” The truth is there is no one way. The starting point can be...
Life-long Learning for All New Mexicans Access to a World-Class Education and a Thriving Future “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss This school year is our first year having a...
Lawmakers Can Put Children at the Heart of Policy Decisions Recent Legislation Supports Long-Term Progress the State Has Been Making on Improving Child Well-Being By Amber Wallin Like most parents, when my first child was born, he — and later his sister — became my...
Affordable Outdoor Family Adventures What To Know, Where To Go, and How Not To Break the Piggy Bank When Trekking Outdoors By James Glover Go outside and play. I can’t think of a better family motto than this, given the myriad of benefits associated with recreating in...
Del Norte Credit Union Provides Financial Literacy In the fall of 2022, Del Norte Credit Union brought financial literacy education to over 11,760 students and residents in several New Mexico counties. Students at 92 schools and the surrounding community have free...
Keeping Art in Our Schools ARTsmart New Mexico presented the Santa Fe Public School Board with a check for $40,000. Funds will connect students with local artists and provide supplies to schools challenged by budget restraints. ARTsmart New Mexico is also piloting an...
Mural Art: Transforming Graffiti One Wall at a Time The now transformed wall is an inspiration and has created joy for the neighborhood. By Oceanna HoltonOceanna Holton, director of Dragonfly Art Studio, got the idea to create the mural about three months ago as a way...
Talking About Difference Through Children’s Books Celebrating the books that celebrate diversity By Zoey Barnes How do we teach children to understand difference in others and in ourselves and to promote inclusive behavior? Experts say the...
Una nueva fiesta para Santa Fe El Club Kiwanis inicia una celebración inspirada por nuestra comunidad mexicana Por Ray Sandoval Traducción por Flor de Maria OlivaPor siglos Santa Fe ha sido un mosaico de culturas y muchos de los que han pasado por aquí - a pie, a...
Pediatric Telehealth: The Doctor Is ON(line) Bridging the Pediatric Gap in New Mexico with Virtual Doctor Visits By Jenny AchillesWe have nearly come full circle from the time when doctors would make home visits to see patients. Now doctors are making home visits...
Last week I was at Trader Joe’s and bumped into a good friend of mine who said, “My son is going off to college, and I am going to be an emotional mess.” At that moment, I met another friend in the produce section. She stated that her daughter was going to...
Alicia Gettler, a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte and graduate of Monte Del Sol Charter School, was named the 2022 Southwest Region Youth of the Year on June 10 in Dallas, Texas. Alicia will represent the Southwest Region at the National Boys...
Eleven students from SFPS’ Mandela International Magnet School have earned prestigious international baccalaureate diplomas, demonstrating strong academic performance in six areas – Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, History, Experimental Sciences,...
Help Is Only Three Digits Away — 9 8 8 The New Mexico Human Services Department launches campaign to create awareness about the new 988 crisis support lineIn July, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced that every New Mexican has access to the new, free,...
“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” —Albert Einstein Learning opportunities surround us everywhere — all we have to do is to go outside and look for them. These opportunities are amazing and free for the taking, and give new...
A new Día for Santa Fe The Kiwanis Club launches a celebration inspired by our Mexican community By Ray SandovalSanta Fe has been a tapestry of cultures for centuries, and many who passed through — whether on foot or horseback, on a wagon train or by car — swiftly...
LevelUp! The impact of employer driven and work-based learning opportunities for young professionals in Santa Fe By Arnhold Lutz It was in March 2021 when I met with the new president of the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), Dr. Becky Rowley, to discuss the...
Look for the Helpers Resources available as Northern New Mexicans recover and rebuild By Jennifer WestOn a cool summer morning on Siler Road, you can hear the hum of several large cargo trucks and semis getting ready to leave The Food Depot’s warehouse in Santa Fe....
Arrivals and Departures Joy and grief as the seasons change By Jen Paul SchroerSitting in our family room with my kids one lazy Saturday morning in July, my son, Ryker, age 4, asked to speak with Narel. Through an international cultural exchange program, Narel lived...
ALL ABOARD EARTHPresenting upcoming Eco-Arts Activism programs for Summer 2022! Eco-Theater runs every Sunday 12:30PM – 4:30PM for kids ages 7 – 17, facilitating a student-created community performance about environmental sustainability. Eco-Film runs June 27th – July...
Help Kids Learn “Why?” Through STEAM Books and Activities Because – why not! By Zoey Barnes If you have a preschooler, you might be familiar with the “why’s.” “Why, Mama?” “But… why?” One of my favorite answers (deflections?) is, “Let’s go look that up.” Except, we...
Do you have a child who is starting preschool this fall? As a preschool teacher I am often asked, “What does school readiness look like for a 3- or 4-year-old? How can I best prepare for this transition?” We hear a lot about kindergarten readiness — do children know...
Roots, Fruits, Shoots and Leaves! Learn about the parts of the plant on your plate by Rachel ShreveSummer is a great time to learn about the plants we eat. Have you ever stopped to think about what part of the plant you’re eating when you crunch down on a carrot or...
Ready to Play! Indoors, outdoors, online and around the state, the Santa Fe Children’s Museum is in full swing By Hannah Hausman After more than two years of the pandemic, New Mexico families and out-of-state visitors can, at last, anticipate a full summer of play at...
Working from the Heart Santuario del Corazón provides wide-ranging services to immigrant families and children By José GonzalezIn today’s times, we are facing a significant humanitarian crisis exploding close to home. Resources for underserved and immigrant...
Indigenous Inspiration Celebrate a century of Native art at Indian Market and related exhibition By Brandon BrownTime flies! This August, Santa Fe and its surrounding communities celebrate 100 years of Indian Market and the vital cultural exchange that it represents. ...
Many people have asked me what inspired Justin and me to buy Tumbleweeds Magazine. We both have full-time jobs, aging parents, two toddlers, hobbies and volunteer commitments. Yes, like many families, we are very busy! But, I felt like something was missing for me as...
Tumbleweeds Magazine partnered with Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) to share children and teen artwork. SFPS has a dedicated Arts Education Department that offers a comprehensive, culturally responsive, standards-based program of art education to K-12 students. The...
How old are you in this photo? How old are you now? I was 11 in this photo, I am 19 right now. What school do you attend? I attend New Mexico State University. Do you remember how you felt when you had this photo taken? We had just completed a dance when these...
El trabajo de corazón El Sanctuario del Corazón ofrece una amplia gama de servicios a familias y niños Por José Gonzalez Traducción de Flor de María OlivaHoy en día enfrentamos una crisis humanitaria significativa que explota cerca de nosotros. Los servicios para las...
Student Artist Q & ACade, age 5, attends La Mariposa Montessori School. What title would you give this picture? Rainbow Gold What materials did you use to make your art piece? Watercolor paint. What do you like most about doing art? It's fun! Call for student...
SFPS Launches Early Childhood Center for Employees By Cody Dynarski, Santa Fe Public SchoolsIn a first for Santa Fe Public Schools, the district will open the high-quality, low-cost SFPS Early Childhood Center to serve employees’ children, ages 12 months to three...
Tumbleweeds Magazine partnered with Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) to share children and teen artwork. SFPS has a dedicated Arts Education Department that offers a comprehensive, culturally responsive, standards-based program of art education to K-12 students. The...
Tumbleweeds Magazine partnered with Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) to share children and teen artwork. SFPS has a dedicated Arts Education Department that offers a comprehensive, culturally responsive, standards-based program of art education to K-12 students. The...
Santa Fe TradFest celebrates the rich and diverse cultural musical genres of Northern New Mexico: bluegrass, old-time, Hispanic New Mexican, cowboy, Cajun, Celtic and Native American. The sixth annual event will feature live performances, family activities, and a...
Shaping Tomorrow’s Curators Today SITE Santa Fe program encourages teens to see, select, think and write about art By Louis Abbene-Meagley, Saint Garrett, Elena Bunker Ruiz, Helayna Bell, Solis Lucero and Vanezia Aguayo SITE’s Young Curators Program is a free...
Hey dear Tumbleweeds readers, After 27 wonderful years, I have come to the end of my last issue as Tumbleweeds editor. Last May, just a few days before Mother’s Day, I sold Tumbleweeds to Jen and Justin Schroer. They kept me onboard as editor for a year, and I now...
Featured Early Elementary Student Artwork Tumbleweeds Magazine partnered with Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) to share children and teen artwork. SFPS has a dedicated Arts Education Department that offers a comprehensive, culturally responsive, standards-based program...
A Free Pass to the Great Outdoors Families get rewarded for spending time in nature By Katie BruellThe Los Alamos Nature Center/Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Luceros Historic Site are debuting a new, fun way for families to get outside and try...
Student Artist Q & ASage, age 9, attends Wood Gormley Elementary. What title would you give this picture? Sunset at the Lily Pad Pond What materials did you use to make your art piece? Paper, Outlining Pen, Alcohol Markers. I used a shading technique to create the...
Tumbleweeds Magazine Reaps Press Honors Tumbleweeds Magazine received nine awards in the New Mexico Press Women 2022 Communications Contest, announced in April, for work published in 2021.Our Winter 2021-22 issue, “Cheering for Progress,” received first place honors...
Student Artist Q & AVanezia, age 17, attends New Mexico School for the Arts. What title would you give this picture? Land of Enchantment. What materials did you use to make your art piece? Acrylic paint. What do you like most about doing art? Painting for is a...
Stock Photo.The developmental benefits of dramatic playBy Annabelle Black Delfin It was a sunny afternoon, the outdoor space at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum had just opened, and children and families were enjoying the new picnic area. The sand pit was full with...
A scratch-made school lunch.New Mexico leads the way in making access to healthy school meals a reality for childrenBy Dr. Olivia M. Thompson New Mexico schools have begun preparing for the roll-out of new and improved United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
Plane.Wheels transportation museum in downtown Albuquerque’s railyard is serious funBy Leba Freed Wheels is a mecca for parents and children to learn the history of rail in the west, and the stories of the development of automobiles, airplanes, bicycles, and every...