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OrganizationTeaches Leadership, Activism to Young Men of Color
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Cover Story Placitas Elementary 5th grade art students made these fun, colorful squares inspired by pop artist Keith Haring. Students viewed and studied many of Keith Haring's pieces. They became interested in his use of simple line, shape, form and color and they used many of his stylized images (dogs, hearts, spaceships, and dancing figures) to create their own piece of art. Keith Haring's artwork is often referred to as "visual language." Haring's artwork often carried a social message of activism and awareness. Art Teacher Patti Jordan Ball's students learned how their own art can be used to carry a message into the world. Here is a list of names for the Placitas 5th Grade class that made the Keith Haring inspired squares. From Left to Right: Kai Alleva, Albrecht Walters, Cora Keckin, Leah Gurule, Max Gilbert (back row), Angelina Panana, Yelena Lewis, Joziah Baldonado, Joslyn Arellano, Olive Stevens (middle row), Savannah Gallegos, John Lewis, Andre Turner, Isabella Jaramillo, Xavier Aragon (front row), William Cooper, Haley Ruffino, Demitry Torres, Hailie Trujillo, Kaje Stueber (not pictured). Classroom teacher Laura Mallett also is pictured.
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OrganizationTeaches Leadership, Activism to Young Men of Color By EFRAIN VILLA In community organizing networks, there is an often-referenced parable that gets at the difference between fixing a problem and fixing a problematic system. In the story, a villager sees a baby floating down a river and quickly launches a successful rescue. Soon more babies are floating down the river and more villagers organize complex systems to save the babies. It’s not until long after a complex baby-saving infrastructure has been built that someone thinks to inquire how the babies are ending up in the river in the first place. CJ Cushman recognizes the power of story, which is why he passionately shares personal anecdotes with government officials, activists and anyone in a position to enact positive social change. Sometimes he will explain shortcomings in the public transit system his family uses. Other times, he will be more philosophical and talk about what it means to be a good citizen. Whether facilitating virtual CJ Cushman testifies before the Albuquerque Public Schools cooking Board of Education about transit equity and the importance of workshops free youth bus passes in January 2020. Courtesy photos. for youth leaders or participating in grassroots initiatives to help improve mass transit policies in Albuquerque, CJ embraces civic engagement as a means to improve himself and his community. Although 2020 was marked by intense hardship for people throughout the world, for CJ it was also a year in which he celebrated important milestones, including turning 13 years old and learning to ride a bicycle. He attributes many of the year’s good fortunes to joining a cohort last January at Together for Brothers (T4B), an organization that supports young men of color in obtaining resources that strengthen their community leadership positions. “Being a part of this program, I’ve learned responsibility and leadership skills,” says CJ. “I learned to cook, which is an important life skill because hopefully I am not going to be living with my mother forever. I also learned to ride a bike and spoke about transit equity at public events to persuade decision-makers to make the bus free.”
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The organization was formed five years ago to address the unique needs of young men ages 12 to 24 who selfidentify as people of color in Albuquerque’s International District and West Gate neighborhoods. However, the organization does not turn away anyone based on which part of the city they call home. Louis Colunga and other Together for Brothers members “We originally build bicycles to use during a fall biking cohort. focused on those age groups and neighborhoods because we determined that’s where the most need was,” says Chris Ramirez, cofounder and executive director of Together for Brothers. “That’s the age range when youth leaders are facing the challenges of transitioning into becoming men. We also found those neighborhoods are the most transit dependent in the city while having the least amount of bus routes and frequency, because people from those neighborhoods are not typically at the decision-making table about city transit policies that directly affect them.” T4B aims to ensure that people, especially young men of color, are not disenfranchised from public discourse or the decision-making processes at any level of government. The model the organization embraces is grounded on the concept that even before being accepted into the program, all young men of color are already leaders and assets in their community with a lot to offer their families, neighbors and institutions. Three four-month cohorts are programmed per year and participants are paid a stipend. Criteria for acceptance is developed by youth organizers, many of whom are also young men of color who participated in previous cohorts. Typically, participants commit to joining fellow youth leaders a few times a week in “circles” that are facilitated discussions and activity sessions. “The idea of circles is that they’re basically a space for young men of color to come together and we call it ‘circle’ because everyone in the group is equal and before the pandemic we used to sit in a literal circle,” says Chris. Circles are now done virtually. Topics include art making, life skills and legal issues affecting communities of color. “It’s very important that the circles cater to different cultures and all young men of color because you don’t really see men of color, especially younger men of color, being represented in the community as leaders,” says CJ, who recently advanced from being a participant in the organization to being a programming facilitator and organizer. “Together for Brothers creates an environment where you don’t have to worry if other people will accept you for who you are. Everyone is different. They have similar backgrounds but different obstacles, and those differences make up who they are. Being proud of those differences is how the whole organization is built.” Vanissa Cushman, CJ’s mother, says she has seen a dramatic change in her son since he joined a year ago. “It has been a tremendous journey to watch my little boy grow into a man right before my eyes so quickly,” says Vanissa. “I was the mother of a little boy and now that’s changed. It hadn’t occurred to me that it was time to start letting him grow and develop. There’s so much literature out there on how important it is to have male role models and it’s been so amazing to have him lead conversations about what manhood means. I used to turn blue in the face trying to get him to do homework and now he’ll be lost in thought holdcontinued on page 8
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ing himself accountable and thinking about ways he can be of service. I’ve grown so much as a parent in my interaction with this young man in my life. I’m supporting him as he facilitates his own growth and I’m listening as he leads. I never encountered that perspective.”
Since March, T4B has moved circles and other activities online to build and maintain healthy relationships with young men of color and community partners.
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Vanissa says that although she comes from a long line of civically engaged activists, she had become cynical and disengaged. Her outlook completely changed once her son joined Together for Brothers. He inspired her to inform herself and become more involved in public life. “Because these kids are not jaded, they are problem solvers who question everything and that energizes me,” says Vanissa. “For the first time in my life I’m excited to engage in advocacy and the political process. I never thought about our local government because I didn’t feel like it mattered or that I could make it matter. That’s changed for me because of the work that Together for Brothers has done with the civic engagement cohort where they showed the young men, and me as a mother of a young man, how to influence. The cohort met state representatives in Santa Fe, went to school board meetings, learned to craft a statement in the allotted time, and they learned the little things, too, like signing in before a meeting starts. All of that requires instruction and training that they’re not getting in our schools. It’s been amazing.” T4B embraces collaboration as part of its model, so partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and local businesses are essential to keeping the cohorts running. Two of their partners include Bike ABQ, a bicycling advocacy group, and Three Sisters Kitchen, a nonprofit that promotes local food entrepreneurship and community health. Three Sisters Kitchen partners with MoGro Mobile Grocery to provide free, fresh local produce to more than 150 households, and that includes distributions to those enrolled in cohorts at Together for Brothers. Instructors then teach courses on how to prepare meals using the fresh produce. Although the classes are normally taught onsite at Three Sisters Kitchen, during the pandemic, they are being taught virtually through Zoom. “It has been really rewarding to work with Together for Brothers because not many organizations specifically focus on men of color,” says Michael Sedillo, a manager at Three Sisters Kitchen. “The purpose of the classes is to learn life skills, not specific recipes, and also learn our own stories through food. It’s all about being resourceful.” Bike ABQ teaches basic maintenance routines as well as safety. “When we talk to the young men, we talk a lot about connecting physical and mental health,” says Terra Reed, a board member at Bike ABQ and an Albuquerque city planner. “A lot of people in Albuquerque do not own a car or do not have a car that is reliable, and those numbers are higher in communities of color. Being able to ride a bike, take transit, helps ensure they succeed in all sorts of ways and take care of their families.” For his part, CJ is happy that he could teach his younger siblings to ride bicycles so his family can ride together. “No matter how much CJ learns and teaches me and his siblings, he’s always going to be my baby,” says Vanissa. “Even when he’s a full grown, 6-foot tall man.” Perhaps another lesson this young family is learning is that manhood and being someone’s baby go hand in hand.
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Bugs! Bugs!
Budding Entomologists Get Up Close and Personal with Unusual Arthropods at Harrell House Bug Museum By TANIA SOUSSAN Have you ever laid eyes on an 11-inch scorpion? What about a Central American giant cave cockroach? At a recent Wade Harrell bug show, young kids shrieked as he pulled hissing cockroaches from their cages. Other kids stared wide-eyed in amazement, not even flinching while bugs crawled on the glass only inches from their noses. Some kids love bugs, some are terrified, but everyone — young or old — can learn about bugs at the Harrell House Bug Museum in Santa Fe. Despite the museum’s small size, it is home to 150 live creatures as well as more than 5,000 preserved insect specimens. One is an African rock scorpion that might be the longest in the world at 11.5 inches. The Harrell House’s scorpion has half an inch on the current Guinness World Record holder.
Museum visitors inspect part of the mounted insect collection.
quickly cannibalize the other. In most tarantula species, females are significantly larger than males and often feast on males after breeding if they don’t flee quickly enough. In some cases, the female will ignore his mating attempt and eat him before they can get down to business! It’s a tough existence for the lonely male tarantula. Next to the furry tarantulas are the scorpions, hiding in their dark cages and barely visible against the rocks. Harrell pulls out an ultraviolet flashlight, shining it into the cages. The flashlight illuminates a glowing neon blue scorpion. As Harrell explains, every species of scorpion glows under ultraviolet light. The premier events at the museum are Harrell’s bug shows. Pre-COVID, kids could hold the bugs. Now the shows are held behind a glass pane but still close enough to give anyone the heebie-jeebies. One of the stars of Harrell’s live show is the hissing cockroach. These big roaches carry a little bug that thrives on their hosts: hissing cockroach mites. The mites cannot survive anywhere else and sustain their species by feeding on organic debris that collects on the large roaches. In doing so, they help keep the giant bugs clean. Other insects that take the big stage are the blue death feigning beetle, millipedes, tarantulas and vinegaroons. True to its name, the blue death feigning beetle plays dead as soon as Harrell plops them in his palm!
Museum owner Wade Harrell shows off a vinegaroon during one of his pre-COVID bug shows. Courtesy photos.
But there aren’t only creepy crawlies at this museum. Kids also can inspect reptiles, turtles, fish and carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps living in a simulated bog environment. Most of the museum’s reptiles are rescues that museum owner Harrell took in after they became too difficult for their original owners to handle. One of their weirdest reptiles at the museum is a blue-tongued skink named Noodle. These slithering lizards can grow to two feet long with striking blue tongues they extend when threatened. Noodle was born in captivity in 1999 and now calls the museum home as he relaxes under a heat lamp. Noodle’s neighbor is a reticulated python named Tigger. This species wins the title of longest snake in the world; females can reach 20 feet. Wild reticulated pythons thrive in the jungles of southern Asia and kill their prey, primarily birds and small mammals, by squeezing them before swallowing them whole. Tigger, however, spends most of his day watching fascinated families marvel at him. Harrell’s tarantulas must be housed individually; otherwise one would
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Youngsters examine the museum's butterfly and stick insect cases.
Harrell was hooked on bugs as a young boy after he found a Hercules beetle on a family camping trip. This passing interest developed into a lifelong hobby of collecting and studying insects. He started showing off his bugs at a kiosk in the DeVargas Center in 2012. A year later, he opened his museum filled with his insects as well as the prolific bug collection of Oliver Greer, who interned at a college, mounting insects, when he was a teenager. The college gave him a rare type of longhorn beetle from Borneo that is irreplaceable and valuable because the species became extinct around 30 years ago, Harrell said. There are only about 20 other specimens in existence, he said. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Admission for New Mexico residents is $6 for adults and $4 for children. For more information visit harrellhouse.com.
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Winter Sports COVID-Friendly Family Fun By KELSEY SINCLAIR With dark mornings, chilly nights and cabin fever, winter in New Mexico can be a dull affair when you’re stuck at home. But maneuvering a pristine cross-country ski trail through aspen forests or mastering figure eights at the ice rink could be the cure your family’s winter blues. A new wilderness adventure, whether on ice skates or snowshoes, and breathing the crisp winter air could be the perfect remedy for COVID-19 boredom. The following information was correct at press time but please check the latest COVID restrictions before heading out.
Snowshoeing: Have you ever wished you could hit the hiking trail if it wasn’t for all that snow? If so, then snowshoeing might be the sport for you. Snowshoes allow hikers to float atop the snow instead of sinking in. This makes walking on snow-covered trails easier and more enjoyable, as you don’t have to pull your feet out of the snow. While many have hopped on the Sandia Peak Tramway to the Sandia
Ready for sledding at the Angel Fire Resort. Courtesy photo.
Crest overlooking the sprawling city, few are aware of snowshoeing opportunities in the Sandias. Whether snowshoeing on established trails with other enthusiasts or crafting your own path in snowy forests surrounded by mountain peaks, there is something for everyone here. Snowshoers often follow cross-country skiing trails. Make sure to walk to the side of the ski tracks, however. Try following the 10K or Ellis Trailheads on N.M. 536 for a bit of a challenge. The Sandia Ranger Station has maps of winter trails available by request. In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Santa Fe, head to Hyde Park Road and hit one of the trails there, including the six-mile Aspen Vista Trail up to Tesuque Peak. For a less challenging hike, try Chamisa Trail, which joins up with Winsor Trail. The Pajarito Nordic Ski Trail in Los Alamos is another popular route for snowshoers. This trail is primarily for cross-country skiers, however, so snowshoers should keep to the side and yield to any skier. There is also a small membership fee required to use this trail. There are several outdoor stores in Albuquerque and Santa Fe that offer snowshoe rentals, so you don’t have to commit to buying snowshoes to give this exhilarating hobby a try! Sledding & Tubing: The Capulin Snow Play Site in the Sandia Mountains is a great family getaway on a cold winter day. This site is affordable with only a $3 cash amenity fee. For safety reasons, don’t bring any sleds made of metal or wood — use either plastic sleds or tubes. During days of heavy snow, this site is a hotspot. It is a few miles past the Sandia Ski Area, next to the Capulin Spring Picnic Area. In the mountains outside Santa Fe, Hyde Memorial State Park is famous for its long sled runs with some over 100 yards. For everyone’s safety, metal sleds and dogs are not allowed. There is a $5 fee to visit. But this spot can
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be busy so families should keep COVID-19 precautions in mind. In the Carson National Forest at the Agua Piedra Campground, families can sled down a classic winter hill for a small fee. It is often not crowded, making it ideal in our socially distanced world. Most of New Mexico’s ski resorts have established sledding or tubing areas if you and your family are willing to brave the crowds. Angel Fire Resort, for example, has a four-lane tubing area as well as a sledding hill for ages 12 and younger. All you need to slide is some sort of plastic circular disc. Some families use a simple piece of cardboard. Remember that falls and wipeouts are common when sledding, so be prepared for some bumps and bruises! Cross-Country Skiing: Cross-country skiing through New Mexico’s pristine forest trails is perhaps the perfect COVID-19 safe activity for adventurous families. It is a strenuous and rewarding activity through untouched nature. It’s also a great way to get away from the hustle-and-bustle of the city for some solitude and crisp winter air the whole family can treasure. Local families recommend the easy, beautiful Norski Cross-Country Ski Trail through the Santa Fe National Forest. This beginner trail spans 1.8 miles through an Alpine forest and is perfect for newbies. In the winter, this trail is dedicated to cross-country skiing so you won't have to watch out for snowshoers. While it isn’t regularly groomed, it is well marked. Most carriers don’t offer cell service here and there aren’t any bathrooms, so plan accordingly. Those more experienced can brave Valles Caldera National Preserve. This park is peaceful and huge, and there are plenty of areas open to crosscountry skiers. It's not uncommon for skiers to catch glimpses of wildlife in this preserve. But there are no groomed trails and none of the streams have bridges, so a USGS topographic map and compass are must-haves. The Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area in Taos offers a variety of cross-country skiing (and snowshoeing) trails in a quiet forest. It also offers both group and private lessons for families. If you decide you love cross-country skiing, join the New Mexico Cross Country Ski Club to find other enthusiasts. Downhill Skiing: If you’re willing to brave local resorts for downhill skiing, New Mexico ski resorts are kid-friendly and there are plenty of deals for thrifty families. Kids 10 and younger can ski for free at Sipapu and fifthgraders ski free at Angel Fire Resort. At Sandia Peak, kids under 46-inches tall in ski or snowboard boots get free lift tickets. To learn about the history of skiing in New Mexico, head to Albuquerque and visit the New Mexico Skiing Hall of Fame at the base of the beautiful Sandia Mountains. Ice Skating: If the elegant dances of Olympic figure skaters mesmerize you and your family, you should try gliding on the rink yourself this winter. The indoor rink at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe is open with strict rules to keep everyone safe and healthy. They reopened in late October with limited hours, limited staffing and a limited capacity for guests, so make sure to reserve your time slot in advance. Additionally, the ice arena is hosting programs including lessons, curling and adult hockey. The outdoor Los Alamos County Ice Rink is yet to announce if it will open this season. The rink has captivated New Mexicans since it was first built in 1936. It is the state’s only refrigerated outdoor rink that complies with National Hockey League regulations. Check their website for updates on opening: losalamosnm.us/government/departments/community_services/parks_recreation_and_open_spaces/icerink. Albuquerque’s Outpost Ice Arenas is hosting some classes. Check its COVID reopening plans at outposticearena.com.
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Let’s Read Let’s Read Let’s Read These book reviews were written by Christine Laffler’s 4th grade students at Manzano Day school.
Pretty Funny for a Girl Author: Rebecca Elliott Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company Ages: 11-16 This is a book for older readers about a girl named Haylah who uses humor to make herself feel better.
stand-up comedy, too. Someone signs her up for a stand-up comedy night and she ends up lying to her mom, getting laughed at instead of with, possibly ruining her mom's new relationship, and maybe even losing her two best friends! What will happen next? Read “Pretty Funny for a Girl” to find out!
of a sudden, a real narwhal appears and blames it on the girl. Narwhals don’t make pies! The girl continues to blame things on the narwhal, a purple polka-dotted, rainbow-painting, pie-baking monster. The narwhal tries to convince the girl that
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Author: Irene Latham Illustrator: Johanna Wright Publisher: Wordsong Ages: 7-14 I love this book so much! It’s like a tutorial on how to make a poem. It's cool and mellow and has amazing illustrations. The author uses a robin’s nest to start off her poem and to make smaller poems. She shows you how to find poetry all around you and shows you that you are a poet, too. She also shows you how to create black-out poems with a black marker and printed text. I
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Whose Bones? An Animal Guessing Game Author: Gabrielle Balkan Illustrator: Sam Brewster Publisher: Phaidon Press Ages: 2-5 This book is full of detailed skeletons of creatures and incredible pictures of fascinating animals. If you like guessing, this book has lots of spots where you can guess which animal the bones belong to. You can read about an animal skeleton, then guess what the skeleton is. Once you guess, you turn the page and find out more. Some examples of the animals inside the book are the T-Rex,
blue whale and even a bumblebee bat. This is an incredible fact book. I suggest this book for adults to read to kids ages 2 to 5. If you like fossils and animals, I think this book will be a good fit for you.
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Probably a Narwhal Author: Shelley Moore Thomas Illustrator: Jenn Harney Publisher: Boyds Mills Press Ages: 3-7 In this silly book, a creative girl makes a huge mess in the kitchen and blames it all on a narwhal. All
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narwhals don’t do such things and this book goes back and forth between the two of them. I recommend this fun book to kids of all ages.
Charlotte A., 10
American as Paneer Pie Author: Supriya Kelkar Publisher: Aladdin Ages: 8-12 This is a book that tackles racism and prejudice. Lekha, an Indian American girl, has had a hard time in school. She gets bullied and is called names like “Dot” because of
her Bindi birthmark. Then Lekha meets a new friend named Avantika who moves in across the street. Avantika is an immigrant from India and they become best friends. The kids at school now treat both Lekha and Avantika differently because of how they look. Avantika, though, handles things differently than Lekha ever did. I think American as Paneer Pie should have a 5-star rating because of how great a book it is. You should read this book!
Laasya T., 10
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New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities In addition to late Dec/Jan/Feb events, New Mexico Kids! family magazine has compiled a list of virtual events, activities and resources for parents and children to turn to in January, February and beyond. Most businesses, schools, organizations and programs have Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts as well as YouTube channels that are easy to find by searching the organization name. As of press time, these events and links were up to date, but as things are changing rapidly, sometimes daily, schedules and listings are subject to change. Fingers crossed, the usual calendar will return for our March/April issue. To have your events listed for free in that issue, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexico-kids.com. The deadline is Feb 10. Calendar listings are not guaranteed due to space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.
cabq.gov/museum-school. Birdhouse Craft for Kids. Find a list of materials and instructions to create a backyard birdhouse, cabq.gov/ culturalservices/biopark/ biopark-connect/citizen-science. Family Art from Home and Downloadable Coloring Pages can be found at ABQ Museum’s “Trending@abqmuseum” page, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ albuquerque-museum/trending. Folk Art for You by Museum of International Folk Art offers DIY projects to make at home, including “Corn Husk Dolls/Figures,” “Clay Animals”and “Amate Paintings.” Check for lesson plans, exhibits, blogs and virtual tours. Check the Facebook page for virtual “Family Mornings @ Folk Art” and other videos and activities and check out the new YouTube channel, moifa.org/visit/online.html. The Toymaker: Folding Paper Toys That You Can Make Yourself. An odd little world of paper toys, holiday cards, valentines, sun boxes, baskets and bags, origami and ephemera to make at home. The goal is for grownups and kids to spend time together making things, thetoymaker.com.
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Dec 16, 17, Virtual Craft Party: Peppermint Bath Bombs, 6:30pm, Wed; 8:30pm, Thus. Make three peppermint bath bombs. Upon registration a box will be delivered with all supplies needed to make bath bombs at home; use them as ornaments until ready for use. (A tutorial will also be available for those who can’t make the live event), abqtodo.com. Dec 17, Virtual Program: Pinecone Crafts (Trees and Gnomes), 2-3pm. Join on Zoom or create on your own time. All registrants will be provided with a starter kit that can be picked up at either Rio Rancho library. Free, riorancholibraries.org. Jan 1, Virtual Craft Tutorial/Kit Mini Snowman. Make your own needle felted snowman; a project perfect for beginners. This is a pre-recorded craft party to be enjoyed at any time, addmi.com/e/virtual-craft-tutorialkitmini-snowman-MMSSWo5CXWBE1j_pzVv. Jan 10 & Feb 14, Virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art, 10-11am. This program features grab-and-go art kits and a Zoom program as well as a story time and show-and-tell. Kits can be picked up prior to the Zoom meeting; register online. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org. Jan 15, Snowman DIY Craft, all day. Create a cute snowman using a salt shaker and glitter. Pick up the kit at either Rio Rancho library and create the snowman at home. You'll need to provide the scissors and hot glue gun. Free, riorancholibraries.org. Adventures in Art from Home for ages 4-5. Take-home kits, $30, cabq.gov/museum-school. All Ages: Family Art from Home. Downloadable online projects. Free,
Dec 20, 27, Kadampa Center Meditation for Kids Online, 10-11:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children will build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to help increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-13. Free, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar. Youth Studio Art Class for ages 6-10. In-person classes in Jan and Feb, $55-$70, cabq.gov/museum-school.
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Cultural Centers & Museums Dec 22, 29, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Tour Tuesdays At the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Tune in for a free video tour of the museum and grounds each Tuesday, $5 donations suggested, indianpueblo.org/events/. ABQ BioPark Zoo and Tingley Beach are open, the zoo is open 9am-5pm Weds-Suns; Tingley Beach is open daily sunrise until sunset; tickets must be purchased online and timed tickets are limited. Choose a time and date and arrive within 30 minutes of that time; the BioPark is open to in-state visitors only, cabq.gov. ABQ Museum Free Admission, every Sunday, cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum. ABQ Museum Online has familyfriendly activities including art projects made from materials around the house, coloring pages, art collections and podcasts as well as and family friendly activities on Facebook, cabq.gov/ museumtrending. Amazon Wish Lists for NM BioPark Society have been set up for the Zoo’s
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residents. The list features everything from pig-shaped piñatas for large carnivores to rip into to heavy trash containers that can be used to create ice treats for big cats and other carnivores, cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/zoo. Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Museum is open but restricted to NM residents only. In order to visit the museum, timed tickets must be booked in advance at holdmyticket.com, cabq.gov/culturalservices/balloonmuseum. Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe is Now Streaming. CCA celebrates creativity across the arts, humanities and sciences with virtual programming, ccasantafe.org. El Ranchos De Las Golondrinas has added to their website trivia questions and profiles of famous faces in NM history, hands-on history activities, cultural crafts and traditional NM recipes, golondrinas.org. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Creative Activities Online offer artistic and compositional techniques with familyfriendly activities like “Abstract Watercolors” and “Friends and Family Tree,” okeeffemuseum.org/education/ creative-activities. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Virtual Culture Guide offers a selection of resources including videos of the center’s cultural Native dance performances, suggested reading and a short feature on the exhibits, indianpueblo.org/ category/virtual-pueblo-culture-guide. Museum of International Folk Art Lesson Plans contain plans for teachers and families that includes Day of the Dead/Oferenda Nicho Box, Dolls From Around the World, Koinobori: Japanese Carp Windsocks or Kites and Mexican Amate Paintings, moifa.org/learn/ lesson-plans/. National Hispanic Cultural Center offers virtual experiences including online building visits on its website, social media and YouTube channel, nhccnm.org. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with information about museums, historic sites and other institutions that have resources, activities and exhibits online. This includes info for Museum of Space History, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, NM Museum of Art, NM History Museum, NM Historic Sites, NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, NM Art Museum, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Libraries, Historic Preservation and Archaeology, newmexicoculture.org. NM Museum of Natural History & Science website has resources and educational material as well as a storytime, an online version of “Mineral Monday,”coloring sheets and online exhibits. Also check for content on social media, nmnaturalhistory.org. NM Museum of Space History offers the International Space Hall of Fame, an exhibit that recognizes the imagination, efforts and achievement of those who have endeavored to advance man’s knowledge of the universe and the ability to explore space,
nmspacemuseum.org/the-internationalspace-hall-of-fame/. The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is Open to the Public allowing up to 75 guests at one time. Visit the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. The Searchable Art Museum (SAM) is a database that provides virtual access to nearly 4,000 items from the collection of the NM Art Museum, sam.nmartmuseum.org/collections. Wee Wonders Virtual Play Program is a new digital multi-sensory adventure for ages 3-5 that includes weekly winter themes, grab-and-go kits, live story times and sing-alongs; registration now open, santafechildrensmuseum, lkornely@santafechildrensmuseum.org.
Dance Dec 18-19, Keshet Student Voices: A Showing of KP3 Fall 2020, 7pm, Fri; 2pm, Sat. Join Keshet’s Pre-Professional students (KP3) for a presentation of original dance work created in response to their world right now. See/hear dancers ages 10-18, sharing their voices through movement, on quarantine and dance confined, inequality and “konnection.” $10/free, keshetarts.org. Jan 2, 9, 16, 23 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, International Folk Dancing Virtual Event, 7-10pm. A night of dancing over Zoom, led by Noralyn and Dave Parsons and live music by Clara Byom! Donations support the mission of the SW International Folk Dance Institute. $2, abqfolkdance.org. Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts has a YouTube channel for online dance classes for kids ranging from fitness to hip-hop and jazz, keshetarts.org.
Education and Tutoring APS@Home supports at-home learning for grades K-5 and their families by broadcasting a weekday morning schedule of televised APS classes on their YouTube channel, newmexicopbs.org/ what-we-do/education/aps-at-home. Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM offers online class options on their website, brtnm.com. New Mexico Educational Resources can be found at different websites that include activities, facts, coloring pages, games, printables and trivia all centered around the state of NM, apples4theteacher.com/usa-states/newmexico, learninggamesforkids.com/usstate-games/new-mexico.html. Rio Grande Learning Solutions has an online one-on-one reading program to help students gain confidence, selfesteem and jump ahead in reading with support training for parents on Facebook, RioGrandeLearningSolutions.com, 321-4486.
New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities Exhibits ABQ Museum Online Exhibition Page has links to the Sculpture Gardens, West Atrium and Lobby, East Atrium and Patio, Cuarto Centenario, Amphitheater and a comment book. cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/sculpture-garden-exhibition/home. Alexander Girard: “A Designer’s Universe.” This virtual tour opens a door to this influential designer. Featured are Girard’s design in textiles, furniture, sculptures, sketches, drawing and collages never shown before, moifa.org. Atomic Advertising Virtual Exhibit. “Atomic Advertising in the 20th and Early 21st Centuries” is an exploration of cultural attitudes toward nuclear science and technology in advertising and packaging from 1910 to 2010, nuclearmuseum.org/virtual/vex1/. Museum of International Folk Art’s Online Collection represents diverse cultures and is the largest collection of folk art in the world. View more than 130,000 objects from more than 100 countries, collection.internationalfolkart.org/collections. OffCenter Community Arts is open noon-2pm, Tues & Weds for art kit pickup, donations and art drop off. OffCenter Community Arts, 808 Park SW, 247-1172, offcenterarts.org.
Fairs & Festivals Dec 16-20, Sandia Band Craft Fair Online supports local vendors, Sandia High School band students and friends & neighbors, sandiacraftfair.org.
Libraries Authors Everywhere! is a YouTube Channel created and run by children’s book writers and illustrators; find workshops, readings, activities, art projects and writing games & advice. ABQ and Bernalillo Public Libraries: Most libraries are open with new hours and guidelines. There are lists on websites with links for book fans, homework help, exercise games & indoor activities, abqlibrary.org. Placitas Community Library offers material for pick-up during special operating hours as well as limited meeting room hours. Reserve items via the library catalog, email, phone or in person; “Children’s Virtual Programs” can be found at their site, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com/programs/ childrens-virtual-programs-at-the-library. Rio Rancho Libraries have limited services and hours including hold & pick up, copy, scan and fax, laptop checkout, library cards and fine payments. The website offers educational games and study tools. Hold and pickup is by appointment only from 9am-3pm, 8968818, rrnm.gov/4217/Library-InformationServices. Santa Fe Public Libraries now offer curbside pickup of library materials and
print jobs at all three locations. The website offers home and online learning, e-resources, links for card holders, webinars, live stream “Garden Sprouts at Home,” “Bilingual Books and Babies,” “Music Movement” videos & other activities on Facebook, santafelibrary.org/ library-services-during-our-closure, santafelibrary.org/e-resources. Vista Grande Public Library has programs for children and families including stories and online resources. It is open for pickup service only noon-4pm, TueFri; noon-3pm, Sat; return items to outside drop box, free WiFi 8am-8pm daily in parking lot, Santa Fe, vglibrary.org. What Do You Want To Learn? is a resource offered by Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Libraries. Find links and information about STEM activities, arts & crafts, history & geography, computing, home & garden DIY, new languages, food & cooking and inspiration, abqlibrary.org/whatdoyouwanttolearn.
Music Dec 17-19, Lucinda Williams Live Stream, 6pm. “Have Yourself a Rockin’ Little Christmas” with Lucinda; all ages. $20-$40, ampconcerts.org. Dec 19, Christmas at the Cathedral: A Livestream Benefit Concert, 7pm. A livestream benefit concert that features over a dozen of Santa Fe's biggest names and favorite holiday classics. Free viewing through Dec 26, a donation of $50 is encouraged, performancesantafe.org/ holiday-concert/ Dec 19, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy Present: “A Celtic Family Christmas at Home,” 7pm. This Canadian couple of Celtic music invites the world to their home, virtually, to witness their music, life and family preparation at Christmastime. $15 per person, tickets.lensic.org. Dec 31, Lucinda Williams Live Stream, 6pm. “It’s Only Rock and Roll” A Tribute to the Rolling Stones; all ages. $20-$40, ampconcerts.org. City of ABQ Virtual Cultural Experiences Webpage offers playlists packed with ABQ musicians, livestream concerts from past performances at the BioPark and DIY Video Media, cabq.gov/ culturalservices/special-events-festivals/ virtual-cultural-experiences.
ence;” bring a lunch, two snacks and a refillable water bottle. $70/$65 members, The National Museum of Nuclear Science, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. Dec 21-24 & Dec 28-31, Winter Camp at Congregation Albert Early Childhood Center, 9am-3pm. Art, science, cooking (within safety guidelines) and play for young learners ages 2-7. Stringent COVID guidance followed; all faiths and families welcome. $50 per day/$185 per week, Congregation Albert ECC, 3800 Louisiana NE, 883-0306, congregationalbert.org.
Science & Nature Dec 24, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Bring the family for free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students. Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Break Boredom is a virtual series that has been released by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History that offers simple science experiments using household items, youtube.com/channel/UCCqG_DH7jbf3dr2T7tvlV0w/videos. Citizen Science. Learn about the citizen science network and participate in actual scientific data collections; investigate how to participate and contribute to citizen science, cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/biopark-connect/ citizen-science. Explora: Try This at Home, more than 200 interactive Explorations programs, benchmarked to the NM State educational standards, for schools, homeschool groups, libraries and community centers (these programs are also offered for adults and seniors). explora.us/ programs. Explore Artificial Intelligence. AI and Machine Learning are impacting the entire world. Join in a new video series, train AI for Oceans in 25+ languages, discuss ethics and more topics, code.org/. Public Library STEM Programs with Mr. Josh. Keep young scientists busy with science experiments and STEM activities including NASA at Home, Nasa Kid’s Club, Science Experiments for Kids, STEM in Libraries and Interactive Simulations, abqlibrary.org/kidsathome/STEM. Sandia Mountain Natural History
Center leads ecological science programs to teach about the local ecosystem, hikes and hands-on activities. They have released a series of videos to watch at home, youtube.com/user/ smnhc1/videos. Scratch, Get Creative with Coding with Imagine a World, Code a Cartoon and Make It Fly, scratch.mit.edu. Swift Playgrounds. Learn serious code in a seriously fun way; download for Mac or iPad, apple.com/swifts/playgrounds. Audubon Kids is an online, spaceavailable in English and Spanish that provides new, fun activities each week including nature activities, games, quizzes and DIY projects as well as virtual events and activities on social media sites, nm.audubon.org/camp-programs. BioPark Connect has interactive educational resources for parents and teachers about ABQ BioPark’s plants and animals with activities and resources focused on things that can be done at home, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ biopark/biopark-connect. Fractal Fridays Online, some of the same fractal graphics shown under the planetarium dome can be enjoyed on a computer monitor at home. See Facebook and YouTube, nmnaturalhistory.org. Sky Maps, the monthly map usually available outside of the planetarium entrance at the Natural History Museum, can be printed at home and includes a list that points out events happening each night, Skymaps.com. Take It Outside! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s online series has daily activities and challenges for all ages, peecnature.org/take-it-outside.
Sports Dec 24, 2020 New Mexico Bowl, 1:30pm. The 15th annual game will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio. Utah State and University of North Texas will face off, newmexicobowl.com/.
Storytelling Dec 16, 23, 30 Stories & Music in the Sky Virtual Story Time, 12:30pm. Childhood programming presentation. Free, Balloon Museum, 768-6020, balloonmuseum.com.
School Break Camps Dec 21-23 & 28-30, Explora Virtual Winter Camps for Pre K-12th Grade. Each 1.5 hour camp has an associated materials kit that will be available for pick up curbside. Topic include Science of Magic, Patterns in Winter, Possibilities with Paper, Chemistry of Baking, Art in Motion, Make a Website and Playful Puppets. Financial aid available, explora.us/programs/camps/. Dec 21-23 & 28-30, Science is Everywhere Election Day Camp, 7:30am5:30pm. Students K-7 can experience exciting science and fun activities like “Imagination Creation” and “Candy Sci-
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New Mexico Kids! Calendar & Virtual Activities Dec 19, 26, Stories by the Fireside: A Pueblo Tradition, Online. Experience the age-old tradition of storytelling by fireside with virtual musical performances, storytelling and a winter solstice presentation. Free, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, indianpueblo.org/events. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages caregivers to read books to newborns, infants and toddlers regularly. Sign up children ages 0-5 for the Beanstack app or ask for a reading log at curbside pickup to earn prizes for reading and raising strong readers, santafelibrary.beanstack.com/reader365. Cuentos Infantiles en Español, Spanish Children’s Stories. Wellknown children’s stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Great for kids and adults. Read along in Spanish or English stories like “Pollo Tito” (“Chicken Little”) and “Los Tres Cerditos,” (“The Three Little Pigs”), thespanishexperiment.com/stories. Story Time From Space allows children to watch astronauts on the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory read children’s books and perform science demonstrations, storytimefromspace.com. Story Time, NM Museum of Natural History & Science. Museum educator Misty Carty reads weekly story time books and demonstrates related activities on Facebook and YouTube, nmnaturalhistory.org.
Speedway Park, lightsofenchantment.com. Jan 11, Mountain Mahogany Lottery Opens. Small school, small classes, big heart, apply now. A K-8 school developing students’ agency, advocacy and academic mind. Mountain Mahogany Community School, 5014 4th NW, mountainmahogany.org. Jan 11, Santo Niño Regional Catholic School In-Person Classes Resume. Faith-based education, safe environment,Pre K through 6th grade, 424-1766, santoninoregional.org. CABQ Youth Connect has links to many different activities and information including BioPark Connect, Citizen Science, Covid Resources and Balloon Museum Activities, yc.cabq.gov. DIG: A New Mexico History Remix on YouTube, features Hakim Bellamy & New Mexico Youth. Search African American Performing Arts Center New Mexico or AAPAC New Mexico.
Also of Interest Dec 16-Jan 17, A Magical Mesa Xmas, 4-11pm. This drive-through holiday light spectacular offers a world-class light show with more than 5 million LED lights. Enjoy holiday sounds on the car radio, see light exhibits and a real-life snow globe. $40 per car, Rio Rancho Events Center, 3001 Civic Center Circle NE, Rio Rancho, 891-7302, SpectraExperiences.com. Dec 16-18, 20, 23-25, 27, 30-31, Jan 1, 3, NM’s Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Attraction, 5:30pm, gates; 6pm, show. This event combines the holiday spirit and NM culture into a safe, familyfriendly winter attraction with lighting set ups, giant holiday attractions, live actors and luminarias. A portion of every ticket sold from this event will be donated to the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities-NM. $40, West Parking Lot Santa Ana Casino, 54 Jemez Canyon Dam, Bernalillo, holdmyticket.com. Dec 19, Black Panther [PG-13] Virtual Screening. Registration closes Dec 18, 5pm. Free, eventbrite.com/e/virtualscreening-black-panther-registration127508008887. Dec 24, Christmas Eve Canyon Road, Santa Fe, Walk, twilight. Farolitos, Christmas carols, cider and goodies. Canyon Road, visitcanyonroad.com/ farolitos. Jan 1-3, Lights of Enchantment, 510pm. This drive-through Christmas light show featuring more than 350 light displays with more than a million points of light. $49.95-$259, Sandia Speedway, 100
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Extended Care for Distance Learning, 7:30am-5:30pm, Tues & Thus. The museum offers parents and guardians of children K-7th grade the limited opportunity to obtain childcare through the school year that offer a balance between online distance learning and STEM curriculum and activities as well as physical activities;. call or visit website for details, updates and things to bring. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, 601 Eubank SE, 245-2137, nuclearmuseum.org. Free WiFi Hotspots In Community Centers, Neighborhoods and More in ABQ. The city has extended its public access to free WiFi hotspots by providing additional locations in areas where social distancing is possible. WiFi can be accessed from the parking lots listed online, available times and network names vary by locations, no password needed, cabq.gov/wifi, call 311. Fun Indoor Games For Kids When They Are Stuck At Home can be found at this site and includes 35+ indoor games for kids and indoor active games, whatdowedoallday.com/fun-indoorgames-for-kids. Jarrett Lerner’s Activities Website has print-outs and activities that encourage creativity and story creation, jarrettlerner.com/activities/. Learners Chess. Learn how to play chess virtually and participate in virtual tournaments, learnerschess.org/. Literacy Games for Kids offers more than 35 literacy games for kids and cov-
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ers a variety of skills from learning phonic sounds to sight words and many are simple to make, whatdowedoallday.com/literacy-gamesfor-kids. New Mexico True Virtual Experiences webpage includes links to TRUE 360 YouTube playlists, tours and experiences, online exhibits, live streams and other engaging media, newmexico.org/virtual-tours. The Children’s Hour provides weekly educational and entertaining public radio programing and podcasts for listeners of all ages, created by and for kids and families, ChildrensHour.org, 89.9 fm KUNM. Twenty Five Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving. A simple way for families to integrate movement and exercise, mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/25-exercis e-games-indoor-activities-for-kids. Twenty Five Surefire Indoor Play Ideas from a Preschool Teacher’s Bag of Tricks. Dance, move, create and make music with activities like Freeze Dance, Sleeping Song, Indoor Obstacle Course and Scavenger Hunt, parentmap.com/article/25-indoor-playactivities-from-a-preschool-teacher. Wonders on Wheels is the mobile museum program of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The WoW RV travels all over the state bringing museum exhibits to the people of NM. Contact Jamie Brytowski, 476-1171, jamie.brytowski@state.nm.us.
Just for Teens Feb 2, One Youth Job and Volunteer Fair, 10am-2pm. Discover, volunteer, apply. Career development, resume reviews, on site interviews; ages 14-25. Free, ABQ Convention Center, 401 2nd NW, 768-4575, mailchimp/cabq.gov/oneabq-youth-connect-newsletter. ABQ Teen Corner is a resource for teen artists offered to expand art making abilities or to try something new. Browse video lessons that explore a variety of techniques, artist designed color pages and creative exercises. cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/education/teen-corner-1/teen-corner. Eighty Three Non-Screen Things For Teens to Do While in Quarantine is a list of things to do when your teen is sick of staring at a screen including knit, crochet or rainbow loom, identify the birds in the neighborhood or start or tend a garden, yourteenmag.com/coronavirus/things-todo-social-distancing.
For Teachers Jan 28, Color-licious, 4-6pm. Combining colors can yield surprising results; learn to use chromatography to separate colors and find the hidden colors in everyday objects such as markers and coated candies; pre-registration required by Jan 15 so kits can be picked up or shipped ahead of time,
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfRa MWaNE5eRL-pT_Va79XkMf09gsHVcdTzfmaU7U83gFjRw/viewform?usp=send_form. ABQ Public Library has a resource area on its website for teachers and educators. Find “Teach This From Home” projects like “BioPark Connect: African Serval,” from the ABQ BioPark, “Ecosystems: Producers, consumers & Decomposers” from the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center and “Adinkra Banners” from the Museum of International Folk Art, abqlibrary.org/teachers. BioPark Virtual Field Trips. Educators will bring the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium to virtual classrooms with specialized presentations via Zoom. Each program is 30 minutes long, teachers will receive pre- and post-presentation materials to go over with students, which will enhance and strengthen the overall learning experience. $50-$75, holdmyticket.com. Virtual Classroom Visits: DCA Educates is a new website devoted to the “Invite a DCA Educator program.” This online portal simplifies the process of welcoming an expert from one of the divisions of the Dept. of Cultural Affairs into a virtual classroom setting, newmexicoculture.org/libraries/invite-adca-educator. Virtual Field Trips are offered as part of a dynamic interactive learning experience “Museum From Home” at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. Have a museum educator deliver live-streamed education on a variety of STEM-related topics, santafechildrensmuseum.org/visit/forteachers/virtual-field-trips.
Especially for Parents KidX Club, Supporting “On Our Sleeves” is a mental awareness campaign that provides free resources necessary for breaking child mental health stigmas and educating families and advocates. From educational content to daily kindness challenges, there are plenty of fun ways to educate children and families on the importance of child mental health, kidxclub.com. The City of ABQ offers info regarding COVID health, status of City Services and community resources can be found on the website and briefings and updates can be found on YouTube under One Albuquerque Media Gov-TV 16, cabq.gov/coronavirus-information/ coronavirus-updates. The City of Santa Fe and Bernalillo County offer Covid-19 updates and information regarding playgrounds, cancellations and other info regarding city closures, santafenm.gov, bernco.gov/coronavirus. Santa Fe County Meal Program is a partnership with World Central Kitchen, SF Community College, Salvation Army, YouthWorks and Street Food Institute that distributes meals at no charge to community residents with no qualifications needed or questions asked. Find schedules and locations at santafecountynm.gov/connect, 995-2735.
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The Young Scientist Great Kids! By AILEEN O’CATHERINE
It may be difficult to imagine, but although today’s dogs come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, they all came from one ancestor -- the wolf. About 14,000 years ago, wolves cozied up to humans. Perhaps they wandered into human camps scrounging for food. It could be that humans captured wolf pups and kept them as pets. While spending time with humans, they may have been tamed to serve as guards or hunting companions. Whatever the reasons, the gradual process of domestication, or the turning of a wild animal into a tame one, had begun. Domestication is a gradual process that takes place over many generations. DNA analysis has shown scientists that dogs were domesticated before any other known animal species. Over thousands of years, wolves changed by being around humans, and became less like wolves and more like today’s dogs. Bones of a 4,800-year-old dog were found at a tomb in Newgrange, Ireland. This is the first ancient dog to have its entire genome deciphered. A set of genes, or genome, are made up of DNA, and are like an instruction book. The DNA instructions build the dog, giving it height, weight, color, tail length and more. The DNA that scientists took from the ancient Irish dog did not look like the DNA of today’s dog breeds. The ancient dog probably had fur similar to a wolf’s. Scientists think it is possible the mystery DNA could be a leftover from prehistoric dogs that once lived in Europe. It could be the last bit of an extinct wolf that then evolved into a dog. Until more evidence is gathered, it is difficult to say. Dogs from Asia followed humans to Europe. The Asian dogs bred with the European dogs, and eventually replaced them. Early European dogs had many differences. They came from two distinct sets of ancestors. One set was from East Asia, and the other from Siberia. But at some point, one set of DNA instructions replaced all the other dog populations in Europe. Scientists are not sure why. Today’s dog is the descendant of an ancient wolf species that became extinct 15,000 to 40,000 years ago. Scientists compared the DNA from the Irish dog and that of 59 other ancient dogs to the DNA of today’s modern dogs. The researchers looked at 48 breeds and dogs with no particular breed. They found that Eastern and Western dogs are different. The DNA of the Newgrange dog is more like that of Western dogs. Because of the differences in DNA, scientists think dogs may have been domesticated from wolves in two separate locations, or more than once. Other animals such as cattle and cats probably became domesticated when humans started farming about 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. But dogs could have been domesticated in Asia, Siberia or several places over time. It’s not yet clear. Since that time, though, dogs have mixed and bred to become a wide variety of shapes, colors and sizes. We say dogs are our best friends. Where dogs were first domesticated, though, is a mystery scientists are still working to discover.
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A Series about Local Kids who are Changing the World By KAY SNYDER
It’s not uncommon for children to radically change their appearance during their preteen years. But when Kennah Wilson, 12, came to her mom and told her she wanted to shave her head, it was more than for appearance’s sake. She wanted to honor her best friend Emily Robinson who died of pediatric cancer in 2016 at the age of six. Kennah of Albuquerque wanted to not only donate her long hair, but also to use the opportunity to raise money for cancer research. “I decided I’m going to donate my hair and then I’m going to do a donation … so that people can live their lives cancer free,” said Kennah. Part of the decision to shave her head came from Emily’s comments about Kennah’s hair after her own fell out during chemotherapy. “Emily would always talk about my hair,” Kennah said. “She would always say I had Emily and Kennah. Courtesy photos. such long hair.” Kennah added that she really wanted people with cancer to know they are beautiful with or without hair. Kennah wasn’t alone in this decision. Two friends of both Kennah and Emily, Ava Sheets, 12, and Ronin Scranton, 10, also decided to shave their heads. On the anniversary of Emily’s death, Kennah, Ava and Ronin gathered with their families to honor Emily in a head-shaving ceremony. “It was scary,” Kennah said, “Every family member would cut off one of my ponytails.” Now that her hair is gone, Kennah said she isn’t bothered if people stare at her. “I don’t care what people think about me,” she said. “I know why I did it.” In case someone asks, Kennah’s family created business cards to hand out with pictures of Emily and Kennah together and an explanation. The cards also include information about how to donate. So far, Kennah and her friends Kennah. have raised more than $4,000 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer fund based in Pennsylvania, also known as “Emily’s PINK Crusaders.” Kennah hopes the money will go to help children live free from cancer. “My hair was important to me but finding a cure for pediatric cancer and showing those who have cancer that you are beautiful when your hair falls out is more important than my hair,” she said. In the future, Kennah has plans to continue helping people. Right now, she wants to put together an effort to clean up graffiti around Albuquerque. As an adult, Kennah wants to become a pediatric oncology nurse so she can help children with cancer like Emily. “I know Emily would be proud,” she said, “And she would be glad that now we would look alike.”
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As COVID Surges, Movement is Our Medicine By Dr. ANTHONY FLEG The pandemic has forced families to drastically change their movement. Adults find themselves cut off from gyms, classes and groups that supported their efforts to stay active. Children’s chances for movement with their friends, at the playground during recess to sports leagues, have disappeared. As a physician, my patients ask, “Why should I keep moving during this time?” as I give them prescriptions to stay active. My answer is simple: “Because this is the time when we need our movement the most.” Not to say that moving is easy. The limitations that the pandemic places on our normal ways of staying fit are tempting excuses to curl up on the couch and wait until COVID has passed.
instead. p Staying safe while we move in the pandemic involves keeping our groups small (5 or less), wearing masks when outside, and maintaining 6 feet or more from others. Going to less traveled places, and at times when fewer people are using those spaces will increase the safety of your outdoor movement. p Start with you – for the parents out there, the best way to get the family moving might be to start yourself. It will be easier to convince others to move when you lead the way. Anthony Fleg is a family medicine physician with University of New Mexico and the Native Health Initiative (lovingservice.us). He prescribes movement to his patients and leads a program of NHI called Running Medicine (runningmedicine.org) that empowers families and communities to mind/body/spirit wellness through movement.
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Regency ball dancing, parlor games, cross-stitching, art & tea lessons are just the beginning! Study American women of the Victorian Age. Each girl is dressed in her own Victorian skirt, petticoat and blouse. 6-12 year olds, Thursdays, Jan. 21 – Feb. 25, 1-4pm Groups of 5 girls/one adult Gibson Girl, $250 per girl Classes held at Escape In Time, located at 1100 San Mateo Blvd, Suite 21, Albuquerque. Pre-plan your own group: Each girl receives $50 off & parents get two free escape room tickets! Sibling discounts, too! (Discounts cannot be combined.)
Call 505-386-1386 today! Albuquerque Families sprint together at a Running Medicine event. Courtesy photo.
But this is when we need to keep moving more than ever. Let’s explore briefly the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of movement, and why they are especially important during the pandemic. Physical – We know that staying active has positive effects on our body, preventing and treating many of the most common chronic health conditions. When many of us, young and old, are more sedentary, doing school and work from the living room, we need to find ways that get us activated, sweating, pushing our body to its limits. Even simple stretching to get full range-of-motion out of our limbs is important in our hunched-over-virtual-school/work pandemic living. Emotional – There is strong data on movement’s ability to relieving stress and for its ability to create a strong state of emotional health. With the stresses of pandemic living, where all of us live in a traumalike state, there is no better way to clear the mind than to have time to unplug and sweat ourselves to an emotional re-set. Spiritual – This realm is less talked about, and refers to how we connect to the world around us: to each other, to Mother Earth, the elements, the plants and animals, and to a higher power. The pandemic has challenged much of this connection, and our movement can be a beautifully simple and effective way to restore this connection. So, keep moving in these next months. Not because it is easy, but because it is needed. Movement is a medicine available to us all, one that we need in this stressful time for physical, emotional and spiritual health. Tips for families: p Pick activities that everyone in the house can enjoy together – for example, if not everyone in the house can run, chose walking/hiking
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S c h o o l s & A c a d e m i c S u p p o r t P r o g ra m s Santa Fe Area Private Schools Camino de Paz Montessori Secondary School, 1604 Paseo de Peralta, SF, NM 87567. Phone: 505-231-2819; Email: admin@caminodepaz.net; Website: caminodepaz.net; Contact: Carolyn Brandi, Administrative Director. Grades: 7-12; Enrollment: 24; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/6; Cost: $8,000-$11,000/year; Accredited by National Private School Accreditation Group. Camino de Paz supports adolescents as emerging adults with pathways to meaningful work and real-world engagement as they develop skills, perspectives, and competencies that prepare them to address contemporary local and global challenges. We challenge each learner academically, socially and spiritually through inquiry-based scholarship, creative expression, and manual work that incorporate values of cultural diversity and preservation, local economies, service and social justice. Scholarships/Financial Aid. Fayette Street Academy, 830 Fayette St., SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-982-3396; Email: info@fayettestreetacademy.org; Website: fayettestreetacademy.org; Ages: 5-12; Enrollment: 35; Average Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/7; Cost: $9,750. For 40 years, we have offered high quality, individualized education with a small student-to-teacher ratio. Our scholar citizens, ages five through twelve, are divided between a kindergarten and three multi-age classes, based on levels of neurological development. Our curriculum is constructed to match these different stages. Piaget was correct when he stated that children are not simply little adults, they actually perceive the world in different ways at different ages. We hope you will join us for a tour, at our wonderful campus in Santa Fe! Fayette Street Academy is currently discussing enrollment for the coming year, for all ages.
Santa Fe Girls’ School, 310 W. Zia Road, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-820-3188; Email: admissions@santafegirlsschool.org; Website: santafegirlsschool.org; Contact: Rosie Williams, Co-Director. Grades: 6, 7, 8; Enrollment: 45; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:7; Cost: $14,500. Santa Fe Girls' School is a small, allgirls middle school designed for this critical period of development. We provide a culture where girls develop into self-advocating, confident, and academically prepared high school students. Our thoughtful academic curricula engages our students' curiosity and excellence; our small class size ensures that each student's abilities, challenges and accomplishments are recognized by her teachers. Our graduates go on to the public and private high schools of their choice as academic and social leaders. Financial Aid. Enrichment programs: Selfdefense, electives. Call or email to schedule a virtual visit. Santa Fe Waldorf School, 26 Puesta del Sol, SF, NM 87508. Phone: 505-467-6431; Email: kpavuk@santafewaldorf.org; Website: santafewaldorf.org; Contact: Kate Pavuk, Admissions Coordinator; Grades: PreK – 12; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/9; Cost: $4,150 $19,900; Accredited by AWSNA/WECAN. Discover a school where the arts, academics and athletics come alive in a truly integrated curriculum founded 100 years ago. Imagination, creativity, development of empathy and engagement all describe a Waldorf Education - an independent philosophy of teaching empowering and stimulating young minds, inspiring students to stay fascinated with learning throughout life. An international network of mindful education, Waldorf is one of the fastest-growing educational movements in the world, with 1,200+ schools operating worldwide. Parent/Tots classes also available. Scholarships, Financial Aid and Before and After Care available.
Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, 23 College Ave., SF, NM 87508. Phone: 505-4241766 Email: rchavez@santoninoregional.org; Website: santoninoregional.org; Contact: Robin Chavez, Principal. Grades: PreA student at Fayette Street Academy in Santa Fe works on a still life drawing Kindergarten through Sixth Grade; during an outdoor class. Courtesy photo. Ages: 3 year olds to 6th grade; Open enrollment; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/20; Cost: Pre-K $6,000/year grades K-6 $5,900; Accredited by Western Catholic Educational Association. On-site Catechism Classes. Before and After Care available. SNRCS offers financial Assistance. Please give us a call today or stop in for a visit. We Rio Grande School, 715 Camino Cabra, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-1621; are located across from the Santa Fe Community College and behind Santa Email: rachel_gantt@riograndeschool.org; Website: riograndeschool.org; Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Scholarships; Financial Aid; Before and Contact: Rachel Gantt, Director of Admissions. Grades: Preschool-6th After Care. We are offering both full-time in person classes and on-line classes. Grade; Ages: 3-12; Enrollment: 165; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/6; Accredited by ISAS and NAIS. Rio Grande School is a small, coeducational, nonsectarian independent school. We strive to inspire a lifelong journey of learning and self-discovery that empowers students to find their own true passion and transforms the way they think about, engage with, and impact their world. At Rio Grande New Mexico School for the Arts, 500 Montezuma, SF, NM 87501. Phone: 505School we combine academic rigor and excellence with a collaborative, experi629-9245; Email: francesca.rodriguez@nmsa-ai.org; Website: nmschoolfortence-based education. We bring learning to life through a challenging, integrathearts.org; Contact: Francesca Rodriguez, Director of Admissions and ed curriculum enhanced by differentiated instruction from master educators. Community Engagement. Grades: 9 - 12; Enrollment: 300; Cost: Free. NMSA is a We fully prepare students for the next phase of learning. Our 3-year-old public/private partnership comprised of the NMSA-Art Institute, a nonprofit art through 6th-grade quality curriculum taught by master educators enables educational institution, and NMSA-Charter High School, an accredited New preschoolers to make strong/seamless transition to elementary while our K-6 Mexico state charter high school. NMSA’s purpose is to provide the highest program provides a solid foundation for students to advance into middle standards of excellence in preparing New Mexico’s artistically talented students school with skills/spirit that enable them to excel. Financial Aid; Before and to compete in the national arena for post-secondary education and/or profesAfter Care; Enrichment programs. sional careers in the arts. NMSA offers pre-professional instruction in the per-
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forming and visual arts with rigorous academics leading to a high school diploma. Residential Scholarships/Financial Aid.
Academic Support Programs May Center for Learning: Distance Learning Cohorts – May Away! 1200 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-7407; Email: amy@maycenter.org; Website: maycenter.org; Contact: Amy Miller, Executive Director and Founder. Grades: 1-8; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/4; Cost: $1,440. Accredited by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), AdvancedED, International Dyslexia Association. May Center for Learning presents May Away, a distance learning program perfect for students in grades 1-8 who are homeschooling or who would like individualized instruction in reading, writing and math in a small group setting. Sessions begin January 4 and March 22. One-on-one distance tutoring is also available. May Center for Learning: PEAK Program, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-7407; Email: amy@maycenter.org; Website: maycenter.org/peak-program; Contact: Amy Miller, Executive Director and Founder. Grades: 8-12; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/4; Cost: $1,100. Accredited by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), AdvancedED, International Dyslexia Association. May Center for Learning presents the PEAK Program, a distance learning program for high school age students. PEAK offers support with managing learning for students who are currently enrolled in public or private school programs. This course is designed to help secondary learners develop the skills and confidence necessary to reach their “peaks.” Created at Northwestern University, PEAK has helped countless students achieve their academic and personal goals.
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A Very Smart Start! And where the love of learning begins.
1st Class Learning Center, 5111 Homestead Circle NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505898-5702; Email: 1stclasslearningcenter@gmail.com; Website: 1stclasslearningcenter.com; Contact: Leann C Gordinier, Owner/Director. Ages: 6 Weeks to 12 Years Old. Mission Statement: To provide a learning environment that is safe, enjoyable, interesting and peaceful for all children, their families and community. Our philosophy: We believe in our curriculum where each child develops according to age and capacity, having the freedom to develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually without any pressure. We also believe children learn best when rules and limits are clear and consistent. Most importantly, we believe that children learn best by staff members who create an atmosphere that is loving, warm, caring and friendly by which all children feel accepted, safe, and a part of 1st Class Learning Center. Financial Aid; Before and After Care. Enrichment programs: FOCUS. Reasonable childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. CYFD subsidized care is also available and we do not charge sales tax. Discounts are also available. We have an age appropriate curriculum We serve nutritional meals mandated by CACFP. All staff are CPR/First Aid certified and have their background clearance. Staff also takes child care training mandated by the CYFD. Albuquerque Christian School, 4931 McLeod Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505872-0777; Website: acsrams.org; Grades: PreK3 - 8th Grade; PreK3 students must be 3 by Sept. 1; PreK4 students must be 4 by Sept. 1. Enrollment: 101; Teacher/Student Ratio: PreK3, PreK4, & Kindergarten 1/12, First through 8th 1/20; Accredited by ACSI. Albuquerque Christian School has been providing Christ-centered, quality academics since 1982. Welcome to a safe, nurturing learning environment for your student with small class sizes and an advanced academic program. Our exceptional faculty and staff are waiting to support and inspire our students as they become lifelong learners and community leaders. ACS features dynamic enrichment programs in Art, Music, Computer, Library, Physical Education, interscholastic sports programs, and a licensed before and after care program. Financial Aid is available. Contact Hayley Rossi, Admissions Coordinator at 505-872-0777 for more information about enrolling.
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Bosque School, 4000 Bosque School Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-898-6388; Email: admission@bosqueschool.org; Website: bosqueschool.org; Contact: Ryan Hannon, Director of Enrollment. Grades: 6-12; Enrollment: 470; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/9; Cost: $24,000; Accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). Bosque School is a college preparatory school situated on 45 acres alongside the Rio Grande. Our mission is to create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity, personal integrity, and compassionate contribution to a more just world.
Albuquerque/Rio Rancho We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence, cultivating community, fostering integrity, and learning from place. Explore Bosque School and experience Challenging Education in action. Financial Aid and Before and After Care are available. Enrichment Program: Bosque Learning Center. Applications are due Jan. 29. Escuela del Sol Montessori, 1114 7th St. NW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-242-3033; Email: office@edelsol.org; Website: escueladelsol.org; Contact: Friedje vanGils; Head of School. Grades/Ages: 18 months thru 8th grade; Enrollment: 200; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:6 Toddler, 1:12 Primary, Elementary & Jr. High. Accredited by American Montessori Society, National Council on Private School Accreditation. Escuela del Sol Montessori is an independent not-for-profit school that provides the best educational conditions to engage and nurture every child's innate passion to learn. Fundamental skills are integrated into an interdisciplinary program to nurture creativity and enthusiasm for learning while fostering critical thinking and social responsibility. Learning in an environment of kindness, courtesy, self-respect, and consideration for others is crucial to moral development, a sense of dignity, and academic success. In-person and distance learning available. Scholarships/Financial Aid; Before and After Care. Enrichment programs: Spanish, Music, Art, Gardening. On-site chefs provide delicious and nutritious lunches and snacks. Hope Christian School, 8005 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505821-2513; Email: admissions@HCSNM.org; Website: HCSNM.org; Contact: Admissions. Grades: Preschool through High School; Ages:3-18; Enrollment: 1175; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16; Accredited by ICAA, AdvancEd, NMPED. HOPE is a private, non-denominational Christian school serving students on three campuses in NE Albuquerque. Our mission is to pray for, equip, and send Christ-centered, passionate leaders to change the world. Since 1976, Hope has sent out more than 2,700 graduates, with 98 percent going on to college or military service. Our advanced curriculum, with a Biblical worldview, is offered alongside comprehensive Athletics and Arts programs on all three campuses. Scholarships/Financial Aid. Before and After Care. We have been OPEN for five day per week in-class learning since August 17 for the 2020-21 school year, abiding by all government mandates with respect to COVID! La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC, 5740 Night Whisper Rd. NW, Ste. 200, Abq, NM 87114, Phone: 505-896-6764. Email: info@laesperanzapreschool.com; Website: laesperanzacdc.com; Contact: Ruth Porta, Administration. Grades: Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten; Ages: 0 to 12 years old; Enrollment: 80; Teacher/Student Ratio: Depends on age: Infants 1/4; Twos 1/6; Preschool 1/8; PreK 1/10; Accredited by NAEYC. La Esperanza CDC is a 5-star nationally accredited Bilingual & Christian education program. We provide high-quality care, and well planned and developmentally appropriate activities, in a safe and healthy environment. We employ qualified professionals to provide that care and teach and use the most effective research-based curriculum in early childhood education. We specialize in Spanish-Immersion for children from six weeks to five years of age. We also provide a Bilingual Beforeand-After School and Summer Program for children up to 12 years old. La Esperanza nurtures children in a loving environment allowing them to grow both in faith and learning. We are a year-round program open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6pm. Financial Aid; Before and After Care; Enrichment programs: Tae Kwo Do and Art Classes. We offer full-time care and participate in the NM Early PreK, NM PreK, CYFD, and Military child care assistance programs. Now enrolling. Please call to schedule your tour today.
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La Petite Academy Preschool and Child Care, Albuquerque, NM. Phone: 877-861-5078; Website: lapetite.com. Accredited by NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children. La Petite AcademyÂŽ offers nurturing care and early education for infants to school-age students. STEM learning is part of everything we do in the classroom and our exclusive School Readiness Pathway prepares each child for elementary school, with customized curriculum. Plus, our Grow FitÂŽ initiative ensures daily nutritious eating and physical fitness. Following CDC guidance, we maintain a healthy, safe environment. We keep families connected with livestreaming video and a mobile app with realtime updates. There are 14 NAEYC-accredited Albuquerque schools. All schools accept CYFD assistance and offer affordable child care options. Scholarships; Before and After Care; Enrichment programs. Manzano Day School, 1801 Central Ave. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-2436659; Email: evillegas@manzanodayschool.org; Website: manzanodayschool.org; Contact: Emily Villegas, Director of Admission and Financial Aid. Grades: PreK through 5th; Enrollment: 460; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/10; Cost: $12,270$15,670; Accredited by: ISAS and NM Department of Education. Manzano Day School, founded in 1938, is an independent, nonsectarian elementary school dedicated to innovative child-centered education, excellence in teaching and continued on page 28
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Joy in Learning to prepare children for a life of discovery and community involvement in our diverse world. Applications for 2021-22 are now being accepted. Financial Aid; Before and After Care. Our Montessori School, 1111 Eubank Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-2756111; Email: roxanne@ourmontessori.com; Website: ourmontessori.com; Lisa Seider, Administrative Assistant; Ages: Infant - 6 years; Teacher/Student Ratio: Infant, 1-4 ratio / 2 & 3 yr 1-6 ratio / 3-6 yr 1-10 ratio; Cost: Varies per program; Accredited by: FOCUS 5 STAR. Welcome to Our Montessori School (OMS), a not-for-profit organization, and the world of Montessori Education! We are a 5Star Facility! The purpose of Our Montessori School is to provide a unique, authentic Montessori education for infants - 6yrs, infant, preschool & kindergarten. We believe that appropriate education received at these early ages creates a love of learning for a lifetime. Financial Aid; Before and After Care. Enrichment programs: Art, Music, Cooking, Science, Spanish, Yoga, P.E., Peace Curriculum. Our Montessori School has been in business for over 25 years! We accept families with CYFD assistance. We follow a non-discriminatory policy; accepting children and families of all races, creeds, social and economic status. We will coordinate and work with families and outside resources in the community to include necessary modifications to ensure full participation of your child. Salam Academy, 8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE, Abq, NM, 87110. Phone: 5058887688; Email: fedah.abdelhack@salamacademy.org; Website: www.salamacademy.org; Contact: Fedah Abdelhack, Administrator/Director; Grades: Daycare, NM Early PreK, NM Pre K and K-HS; Ages: 6 months and up; Cost: Tuition based, CYFD accepted, Scholarships; Accredited by NCA and NECPA. Salam Academy is a NCA AdvancED and NECPA accredited school. We have a 5 STAR Early Childhood program and FREE NM Early PreK and NM Prek programs. Our Kindergarten and above classrooms have small teacher to student ratios and excel in all areas of Academics. Scholarships, Financial Aid and Before and After Care available. Enrichment programs: Arabic Language. Sandia Preparatory School, 532 Osuna Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-3383007; Email: admission@sandiaprep.org; Website: sandiaprep.org; Contact: Laura Fitzpatrick, Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management. Grades: Grades 6 – 12; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/7; Enrollment: 500. Accredited by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). Sandia Prep is an independent, college preparatory school. Your student will take meaningful risks in a supportive community while learning who they are and who they want to become. Through a blend of contemporary and traditional education, your student will think creatively, critically, and without limits. They will grow in confidence and resilience as they navigate the world. Our cohesive community means no one goes overlooked or unnoticed. "Small by design" means greater opportunities . for each student to grow as a leader. Financial Aid. Enrichment Programs: The Center for Learning Excellence (CFLE) at Sandia Prep offers academic services to meet the individual needs and learning styles of students. It is our philosophy that all attending students should be afforded opportunities to succeed academically. The Center for Learning Excellence offers Accommodation Plans, Academic Coaching, Structured Study Hall, Academic Skill Intervention, Study Strategies Support, Assistive Technology Support, ACT/SAT Standardized Test Accommodations, and Academic Screening and Evaluation Consultations.
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Southwest Secondary Learning Center, 10301 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Phone: 505-296-7677; Email: hriley@sslc-nm.com; Website: sslc-nm.com; Contact: Heather Riley, Business Office Clerk; Grades: 912; Enrollment: 175; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/16; Cost: Free; Accredited by AdvancED. Southwest Secondary Learning Center uses a highly successful educational reform model that integrates technology, and personal responsibility to motivate and educate students. With the use of a computer-based educational delivery system, and the help and guidance of a highly dedicated and professional staff, students receive an education that is focused on their individual needs. Pioneer in online/remote learning since 2001. SpringStone Montessori Schools, Abq and Rio Rancho, NM. Website: springstonekids.com. Nationally-accredited schools accepting children infant–6 years. Schools are open Mon-Fri, 6:30am–6pm. Four state-of-the-art facilities: N. Abq Acres–7940 Carmel Ave NE, 505-821-8181; UNM Area–1615 Randolph Ct. SE, 505-242-1234; Paradise Hills–4598 Paradise Blvd. NW, 505-897-8111; Rio Rancho– 2441 Grande SE, 505-994-8111. Enrichment Programs. Sunset Mesa School, Northeast Heights, Morris & Candelaria, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-298-7626; Website: sunset-mesa.com; Contacts: Rebecca Toevs or Kim Leifeste, Directors of Admission; Email: admissions@sunset-mesa.com. Preschool Programs: (Ages 2½-PreK); Elementary School: (K-5); Preschool Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/8, with no more than 16 per class;
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Albuquerque Elementary School Ratio: 1/16; Accredited by State of NM, National Independent Private Schools Association. Sunset Mesa School is a family-owned private school established in 1948. Students participate in a broad range of intellectual, artistic and physical activities. They are challenged to become productive, responsible and caring people by learning sound values, compassion and ethical behavior. Students are encouraged to think and act independently, develop strong study habits, solve problems and think critically. Student achievement test scores are in the top 1 percent nationally for grades 1-5. Before and After Care available. Call for more information today!
Public/Charter Schools Albuquerque School of Excellence, 13201 Lomas Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-312-7711; Email: info@abqse.org; Website: abqse.org; Contact: Angela Lopez, Outreach Coordinator. Grades: K-12; Enrollment: 900; Teacher/Student Ratio: state guidelines; Cost: Free; Accredited by NMPED Dashboard Spotlight School. High Standards and Quality Education. We will continually strive toward maintaining the high academic standards that will powerfully propel us into the 21st century. Because of our supportive parents, the Faculty and staff will guide our students beyond all community and state-mandated expectations. The faculty, staff, and administrators at ASE are caring, competent, dedicated and willing to assist you. We are working very hard to provide the best possible learning climate for our students. After school clubs and tutoring available. YMCA is our partnered afterschool program provider. Alice King Community School, 8100 Mountain Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-344-0746; Email: akcs@akcs.org; Website: akcs.org; Contact: Kristi Collins, Head Administrator. Grades: K-8; Enrollment: 475; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/20; Cost: Free. AKCS has a single overarching goal – to nurture, excite, and motivate children to learn! Students at AKCS attend school Monday through Thursday, with some occasional Fridays for students in grades 6th-8th. The philosophy of multi-age groupings is the cornerstone of AKCS’s instructional practice and the heart of the school’s charter. Teachers use a variety of resources to develop a curriculum that meets the individual needs of students and address the Common Core State Standards by utilizing project-based, hands-on learning. Before and After Care. Enrichment Programs: Gifted; Algebra I for High School Credit. Positive peer relations. Community oriented. Dedicated and caring staff. Involved parents. Safe & nurturing. 6th-8th grade competitive sports program. Extracurricular activities. Busing available to/from Coors & Montaño.
Albuquerque
Early College Academy, 807 Mountain Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87102; Phone: 505-2473658; Email: arguelles@aps.edu; Website: cec.aps.edu; Contact: Patrick Arguelles, Principal; Grades: 9-12; Enrollment: 200; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/13; Cost: FREE; Accredited by: NM PED. We are an APS Early College Magnet HS and School of Choice offering rigorous academic curriculum with opportunities for dual credit course work. ECA was awarded 2019 National Blue Ribbon HS status as an exemplary high achieving HS. ECA has the highest graduation rate and PARCC scores in district, highest ACT scores in city. We transport students from every part of the city everyday to the best high school in NM! Financial Aid. We are a College Preparatory School. If you would like your 8th grade student to get a closer look at our amazing school and shadow a current student, please call 505-247-3658 today to schedule. We are the sister school of the Career Enrichment Center and all ECA students have access to many unique academic opportunities. Visit cec.aps.edu to learn more.
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Mountain Mahogany Community School, 5014 4th St. NW, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-341-1424; Email: m.holyoke@mountainmahogany.org; Website: mountainmahogany.org; Contact: Mary Holyoke, Family Liaison. Grades: K - 8; Enrollment: 200; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/14; Cost: Free; Accredited by New Mexico Public Education Department. MMCS is a tuition-free, public K-8 charter school in Albuquerque’s North Valley. Our vision is a school in which public education and profound learning are synonymous. Our mission is to develop students with agency, advocacy and academic mind who contribute to a more just and peaceful world. Before and After Care; Enrichment programs: PE, visual arts and performing arts. Mountain Mahogany Community School accepts applications online for our admissions lottery for the 2021–2022 school year beginning Jan. 11, 2021. Applications are available on the MMCS website at mountainmahogany.org.
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Nex+Gen Academy High School, 5325 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-878-6400; Email: david.lynch@nexgenacademy.com; Website: nexgen.aps.edu; Contact: David Lynch, Principal; Grades: 9-12; Enrollment: 400; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/15; Accredited by Advanced Ed. Nex+Gen Academy is a small public school of choice. We have rigorous, standards-driven instruction supported by 1:1 technology in a project-based learning environment. Our students take ownership of the school culture and their own learning to meet high
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expectations and solve complex real-world problems. Enrichment programs: MESA, Robotics.
PLANT, Inc. is a non-profit that facilitates independent classes offered by independent teachers. Each class stands alone. Teachers offer creative and unique class options for K-12 students. Classes are priced individually and students may take one or more classes. Payment plans and partial scholarships are available. Most classes meet one per week (Tuesday or Wednesday). Many classes are offered in a single location for parent convenience. Classes include: art, robotics, writing, geography, kickball, science, math games and more! Scholarships available.
North Valley Academy, 7939 4th St. NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87114. Phone: 505-998-0501; Email: info@nvanm.org; Website: nvanm.org; Contact: Susan McConnell, Chief Administrator. Grades: PreK thru 8th; Enrollment: 500; Teacher/Student Ratio: NM cap. Cost: free public charter school. Accredited by NM Public Education Tutor-Me, 5528 Commission. The Eubank NE, Ste. 6, "gem" of the North Abq, NM 87111. Valley, this school Phone: 505-307has a focus of 4170; Contact: Health and Sandra Akkad, Wellness, supportFounder. Website: ing whole child mytutorme.com. development. Tutor-Me is curCurrently serving rently offering live students in both a COVID-safe in-house remote only model sessions as well as as well as a hybrid online ZOOM classmodel as allowed es in all subjects by most recent pubspecializing in lic health order. grades K-12. Call Students issued for special COVID learning device and rates. Tutor-Me is a teachers are on line premier learning with students each center that offers a day (Wednesdays Fifth graders in Peggy Miller’s class at North Valley Academy in Albuquerque use their detective props to do some "close reading." hands-on approach reserved for asynwhen helping stuProps are distributed weekly at materials and meal distribution at the charter school. Courtesy photo. chronous learning). dents with all math, Before and After English, reading Care; Enrichment comprehension, programs: After school course options - Free. No financial assistance needed! phonics, science, ACT, SAT, PSAT, Arabic, Spanish, French and more. We stimuFree public charter school. Family Engagement Coordinator to help meet the late & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a needs of our underserved populations. Special Education Department to satisfy safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We offer a free trial. Check us out IEPs. 2 sections of Pre-K 4. on Facebook at facebook.com/mytutorme.
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ABC Wellness, 324 Adams SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-6039; Website: abcwellness.com; Contact: Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, Owner/Counselor. Ages: 18 months–adult. Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, provides a drug-free treatment alternative for children and adults who have ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, headache/migraine and chronic pain. Career Enrichment Center, 807 Mountain Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505247-3658; Email: arguelles@aps.edu; Website: cec.aps.edu; Contact: Patrick Arguelles, Principal. Grades: 9-12; Enrollment: 1,500; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:20; Cost: FREE; Accredited by: NMPED; APS; USEdDept. The Career Enrichment Center provides hands-on 21st century elective courses for APS HS, APS Charter and home-schooled students. We are teaching tomorrow's leaders: LPN nurses, EMTs, engineers, doctors, computer programmers, policemen, fire fighters, hair stylists, animators, architects, mechanics, film makers, entrepreneurs, researchers and more. We also have over 50 dual credit offerings, 8 World Languages, internships, apprenticeships and more! We provide FREE transportation from 18 APS high schools for all sessions of classes. Financial Aid; Enrichment programs: Dual Credit, AP, Advanced. CEC offers Education the way it should be: Rigor, Relevance, Family Engagement and Meaningful TeacherStudent Relationships. Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Website: huntingtonlearning.com. Grades: K-12; Days/Hours: Monday to Saturday. Year after year we continue to offer children, ages 5-17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics and related areas, as well as SAT/ACT test preparation. The positive encouragement of our staff and certified teachers combined with individualized instruction based on our diagnostic testing, is what we believe sets us apart and continues to make our program a success. Parent Led Academic Network Team, Inc., 7932 Independence Dr. NW, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-890-0982; Email: parentlednetwork@centurylink.net; Website: parentlednetwork.org; Contact: Mona Koerner, Executive Director. Grades: PreK–12; Ages: 4–18; Enrollment: 80; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/5-20.
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WE ENGAGE KIDS IN ON-LINE LEARNING!
A Private School Education in a Public School Setting!
DETECTIVE WORK – a little close reading going on!
Enrichment
classes available including guitar, Russian, ukulele and art.
Free Public K-8 Charter School
Offering Art, Music, PE & Technology
P. Miller, 5th grade
Multi-age classrooms
NORTH VALLEY ACADEMY
4 days/week - extended school year Busing available to/from Coors & Montano area
State, Public Charter School located in the north valley
Two models – kinder through 8th grade.
Pre-K too!
Before and After School Care After School Enrichment Classes
• Full remote learning for the rest of the school year • Hybrid model that will bring students on campus when the health order allows it.
Low student-teacher ratio Hands-On Project-Based Learning 6th-8th grade sports program (soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball)
Call now 505-998-0501; email smcconnell@nvanm.org – spaces open at all grade levels! www.nvanm.org
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CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT PRIMARY CARE
Keep Them Healthy At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we are always committed to providing the best and safest health care to you and your family. From routine check-ups or vaccinations to acute illnesses – we are taking every precaution necessary to deliver safe and secure care in a COVID-free environment. Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Pediatric Care for newborns through18 years of age 465 St. Michael’s Dr., Suite 200, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 913-4901 Entrada Contenta Health Center Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and Urgent Care 5501 Herrera Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87507 Provider Offices: (505) 913-3233 Urgent Care: (505) 913-4180 We accept most health insurance plans. For your safety, everyone is REQUIRED to wear a mask at ALL CHRISTUS St. Vincent facilities.
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