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Kids! Calendar pg 16

Hiking Kids pg 6

Young Scientist pg 19

Great Nearby Trails for Families

Let’s Read! pg 20

Public Art pg 10

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Fun and Educational for Kids and Families

Speaking of Kids pg 22

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Afterschool Activities Directory pg 26 Cover Story This fall I will be a Sophomore at Sandia High School, where I am in the pre-IB program, the art club, and the cross country team. I play bass guitar in a local band and am involved with Rock 101 NM. I also serve on the Teen Advisors Group at Explora. The piece on the cover, Eulalia’s Goose, was inspired by a trip I was lucky to take last summer to Barcelona, Spain. My family visited the Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The church was built for patron saint, Eulalia, who died when she was 13. Her body is entombed in the cathedral, where 13 white geese remain today, looking after her. I made this piece for a watercolor assignment with Mr. DiGreco at Sandia, and it was entered in the ABQ Metro show this winter.

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Great Nearby Trails for Families By Kelsey Sinclair As parents know, any activity with kids is unpredictable. Going into nature can be daunting, especially for those among us who aren’t seasoned pros. But you don’t need to be a wilderness expert to show your children the wonders of the outdoors. With world-class trails close to both Albuquerque and Santa Fe, there’s no reason not to get some fresh air and a healthy dose of nature this summer. An Albuquerque mom of a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old, Lauryn Lara, doesn’t need to go to Disneyland to have the perfect day with her kids. Their best bonding experiences are exploring the great outdoors together. “I start off our very special days with a breakfast picnic early in the morning at the Volcanoes,” she said. “We hike up to the lookout point way before any of the crowds arrive. It's about a mile with an easy incline and paved walkway. We sit, sing and eat. Once the sun has moved above the Sandias, we continue our hike up both volcanoes. The Black Teens hike among ancient petroglyphs etched into Volcano Loop rocks at Petroglyph National Monument on the outis pretty easy skirts of Albuquerque. Courtesy photos. to get up, but Vulcan is definitely more advanced. My kids and I can do it with a couple of breaks, and it is great for the view and pictures. It's such a special experience my kids and I share. They wish we could do it every day.” Lara shares her family hiking experiences with moms in the Albuquerque chapter of “Hike It Baby,” where members can go on group hikes and meet other parents interested in the outdoors. Spending time with one's family in a new environment without the distractions of phones, traffic or work can build a strong family bond. Dave Gold, leader of the popular Santa Fe Hiking group on Meetup that has members from ages 10 to 80, said he has reaped many benefits from hiking. “I have definitely found some psychological benefits,” he said. “Not only that, but it is great exercise and low impact on your body, especially compared to other sports. And just being out in nature is fantastic. I think humans have a spiritual connection with the outdoors and hiking is a way of getting in touch with that again.” The following five hikes in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas are family friendly, meaning they don’t increase much in elevation, aren’t

too far from civilization, have a decent amount of foot traffic and are relatively short. Cave Loop Trail, Kasha-Katuwe & Slot Canyon Trail, Tent Rocks National Monument Trail length: 1.2 miles Entry fees: $5 for a car, cash only Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Location: The monument is closest to Cochiti Pueblo and Cochiti Lake. It is about 40 miles west of Santa Fe or 55 miles north of Albuquerque Other: Dogs are not allowed in the park. The landscape is marked with cone-shaped rocks that formed from volcanic eruptions around six million years ago. This volcanic history can be seen, for those with a good eye, in the small pieces of translucent obsidian. These fragments, called volcanic glass, are the result of fast cooling lava. The hike runs in the shadows of the rock towers. It’s flat and easy to navigate, making it a great option for families of all abilities. The more strenuous and longer Slot Canyon Trail winds through narrow canyons of tent rocks. Albuquerque mom Ester Scheijen van Dorst said that while exploring the canyons, she heard her young son say the hike was “better than an indoor playground!” Kiwanis Cabin & Sandia Cave Trail, Sandia Mountains Trail length: 1.7 miles / 0.5 mile Entry fees: none Hours: none Location: The Kiwanis Cabin trailhead is 30 miles from the heart of Albuquerque, after a drive up into the mountains through Tijeras and Cedar Crest. It is about 60 miles from Santa Fe on N.M. 14 South. The Sandia Cave Trail is about 60 miles from Santa Fe on I-25 South. For Burqueños, it is about 30 miles from downtown, heading through Sandia Pueblo and Placitas. Other: The roads can be rough so take it slow; four-wheel drive would be helpful. Check road conditions before setting out. Bring flashlights to explore deeper into the cave. Consider bringing face masks for the dust in the cave. With a breathtaking view of Albuquerque from the top of the Sandias, the hike up to the depression-era Kiwanis Cabin is surprisingly easy and straight-forward with great rewards. Unlike most of the flat trails listed here, this one does have a slight elevation gain of about 400 feet. The trail runs through a forest with wildflowers dotting the landscape and leads to the ruins of a cabin built in the 1930s as a Civilian Conservation Corps project. Hidden in the Sandias is another secret that will mystify kids, Sandia Cave. A short trail cuts through the forest and hikers ascend the cliff on a metal spiral staircase. On a steep cliffside, this cave is shallow but holds an interesting story. The cave has human history dating back thousands of years and, after being excavated in the late 1930s, researchers found skeletal remains of Ice Age mammals, arrowheads and bits of yucca moccasins. While these findings are exciting, many modern researchers raise questions about their authenticity. “Some of our favorite trails are almost anything in the Sandias,” said Sarah Dudley, mom of two and a member of Hike It Baby. “We love hiking from Ellis trailhead and taking various trails up to the Crest Trail. My 5-year-old's favorite is to hike to Kiwanis Cabin. I love that you can get up high and go through so many climate zones, from desert up to Alpine. I love that the networks of trails can allow for either a fun easy day hike to a multi-day epic. The geology is awesome. I love the limestone bands and how you can find fossils of ancient sea life.” Boca Negra Canyon, Petroglyph National Monument Trail length: 0.5 miles Entry fees: Entry is free but parking is $1 on weekdays and $2 on weekends Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm but individual trail hours may differ. Check website (nps.gov/petr/planyourvisit/bn.htm) for each trail’s hours. Location: Petroglyph National Monument is on the western outskirts of Albuquerque. A GPS will lead hikers to the visitor center but the trails continued on page 8

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begin a couple of miles from there. Boca Negra Canyon is a few miles north of the visitor center off Unser Boulevard NW. Other: Dogs are not allowed in the most popular area, Boca Negra Canyon. To protect the site for future generations, stay on the trail and do not touch the petroglyphs. Bring a pair of binoculars to catch a glimpse of distant petroglyphs. Hop onto any of the short trails in Boca Negra Canyon - Mesa Point, Macaw or Cliff Base - to take a trip back in time. On any of the trails, hikers can see more than 100 rock carvings in less than an hour. There are an estimated 25,000 petroglyphs in the park, most carved by the ancestors of the Pueblo people between 1300 and 1690. Travertine Falls, Cibola National Forest Trail length: 1.1 miles Entry fees: none Hours: none Location: The trailhead is about 20 miles from downtown Albuquerque after Tijeras. From Santa Fe, it is about 60 miles on N.M. South. Other: The power of the waterfall is dependent on recent rainfall. After a quick one-mile hike under high desert trees, hikers on this trail will find themselves face-to-face with a waterfall. While the waterfall can shrink to a mere trickle in dry times, the trail is still a wonderful adventure. The view is dotted with rugged cliffs, scurrying wildlife and varied plant life. There is even a shallow cave to explore, which also provides a shady alcove to rest. “Travertine has serious sun exposure so early am in the summer is best,” said Magdalene Donahue, a Hike It Baby member and mother of a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old. The Main Loop Trail, Bandelier National Monument Trail length: 1.2 miles Entry fees: $25 for a car (7-day access) Hours: dawn to dusk Location: The park is about 100 miles north of Albuquerque. Take I-25 North to Santa Fe and then U.S. 84 North to N.M. 502 West to N.M. 4 West through White Rock. It is about 40 miles from Santa Fe. Other: Dogs are not allowed on the trails. Bandelier is an expansive park with about 70 miles of trails twisting through its 33,000 acres. The land has a long history of human interaction dating back 10,000 years. By the year 1100 AD, the ancestral Pueblo people constructed many of the settlements whose ruins can still be explored in the park. According to the park’s rangers, the trail with the “most bang for your buck” is the Main Loop Trail. Not only does it offer great opportunities to view nature and wildlife, but it is packed with intrigue as it winds through several archeological sites. The first section of the trail is wheelchair accessible, but other sections feature ladders up through narrow staircases in the stone.

Nature Preparedness According to Michael Grady, fivetime past president of the New Mexico Mountain Club, even for short and wellmaintained hikes, parents should impart the importance of safety and pre paredness to their kids. “Kids should be introduced carefully to the hazards, challenges and rewards they'll encounter, positively and with anticipation,” he said. Grady stressed that all hikers should always wear hats and sun screen. Bring plenty of water and keep hydrated. Make sure your kids stay on the trail so they don’t damage any fragile ecosys tems. “Children can tire and bore easily so be ready with snacks, water and weather gear.” While close calls with rattlesnakes and cougars make for scary stories around the campfire, Grady cau tions parents against scaring their kids. “Parents should teach exploration and appreciation and avoid fearmongering about snakes and other critters,” he said. “Keep a cautious distance and enjoy the adventure.”

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Fun and Educational for Kids and Families By Tania Soussan There’s a world full of first-rate sculptures, mosaics and other art installations waiting to be discovered all around Albuquerque, Santa Fe and cities across New Mexico – and all without museum entrance fees or worries about small hands knocking over priceless pieces in a gallery. There is art on display everywhere, from courthouses to city parks to almost every fire station around Albuquerque, thanks to government programs that set aside a percentage of public construction funding to pay for art. When traditional options like museums and galleries are closed or operating under restrictions, outdoor public art is a safe and easy alternative. To avoid the spread of coronavirus, experts recommend not touching the art or, if someone touches it by mistake, washing hands after touching it. “It’s a reason to get out in the world,” said Karen Mazur, Albuquerque’s associate public art project coordinator and public art database administrator. “It’s a field trip. It’d be a nice little scavenger hunt.” For example, parents could challenge their kids to find as many different animals as possible during a walk around Downtown or Old Town Albuquerque, two areas where there is a lot of public art. It’s even possible to take a driving tour of public art to see such iconic pieces as the giant aluminum yucca by artist Gordon Huether along Interstate 40 in Tijeras Canyon and “Cruising San Mateo” – better known as “Chevy on a Stick” – by Barbara Grygutis at San Mateo and Gibson SE. The large-scale, ceramic tile monument Chevy on a Stick. Courtesy photos. depicts a 1954 Chevy atop a large arched pedestal. Albuquerque and Santa Fe offer a wealth of helpful information online, including interactive maps and suggested tours. Both cities are working to add more content specifically for families with kids, such as scavenger hunts and coloring pages. Other locations such as Gallup, Silver City, Los Alamos and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces also have impressive public art collections. Families will find that a lot of public art is whimsical and

entertaining. Near the plaza in Santa Fe, a dragon peers down from the roof of the Ellsworth Gallery. A huge gorilla made of tires and steel greets visitors to the Albuquerque Solid Waste Department building in the North Valley, and the “Kimo the Cat” sculpture sits on a bench outside the Eastside Animal Care Center. “Some of these are in weird spaces, but they’re accessible and that’s kind of fun, too,” Mazur said. Michelle Laflamme-Childs, executive director of New Mexico Arts, a division of the state Department of Cultural Affairs, said it’s also fun to engage with public art. Some knitters “yarn bomb” sculptures by adding a scarf or, more recently, a face mask to a sculpture. “It doesn’t damage it at all. … It makes people notice it,” she said. “I think it’s fun.” Other artworks might be better appreciated with a little background information. “Public art is more than a pretty thing to look at,” LaflammeChilds said. “It embodies a community, reflects values.” Santa Fe Arts Yard Dog. and Culture Department Director Pauline Kanako Kamiyama and Assistant Director Rod Lambert Jr. suggested parents start a conversation with their kids about the art they see around town, sharing background information and asking questions. A stroll through the Santa Fe River Park to see the seven archangels carved from old cottonwood trees by Jose Lucero could spark a conversation about who the archangels are, for example. Parents could ask children which angel is their favorite and why. They also could talk about traditional wood carving

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Jemez Pueblo sits outside the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Loreto re-envisions St. Kateri -- the first Native North American to be canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church -- as a native of the American Southwest, with an eaglefeather wand and turquoise jewelry. l Convention Center/City Hall block â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three impressive artworks are found here, including Yard Dog and Sunburst by nationally recognized artist Don Kennel and Free Range Longhorn by Frederick Prescott. A bench swing hanging from the huge Yard Dog is a sure hit for kids. Albuquerque l Los Libros (The Books) at the Cherry Kimo the Cat. Hills library is a series of three interactive geometric forms representative of books. The artwork by John Northcutt invites viewers to rotate the inner forms to simulate turning pages. l Convention center mosaic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For 20 years, hundreds of artists and youth apprentices have worked on a mural of handmade tiles on the walls of the Albuquerque Convention Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ceramic mosaic has hundreds of critters, bugs, butterflies, embedded in it. It has landscapes. It has cultural symbolism. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a ceramic mosaic love story with Albuquerque,â&#x20AC;? said Sherri Brueggemann, manager of the Public Art Urban Enhancement Division. l Tingley Beach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; More than a dozen bronze figures and large sculptures make up one of the most condensed and diverse collections in the city, all in a walkable and ADA-accessible area. Among the pieces are bronzes of Clyde and Carrie Tingley by the late Betty Sabo and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corazon,â&#x20AC;? a 2,500-pound bonze replica of a World War II-era tugboat by Patrick Simpson. l Dawn Light â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A series of abstract, orange steel sculptures by Ed Vega in the San Mateo Mini Park at Indian School might remind some of rays of sunlight or the ancient rock sculptures at Stonehenge. l Interactive installations Downtown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brueggemann said a trio of temporary installations on Central and Gold are great to view at night. In the window of the Kimo Theatre, an interactive neon installation of a UFO gives viewers a phone number to call about UFO activity in the city while a seemingly random grid of blinking circles on the Box Theater represents a very early version of one of the first-ever computer programs. l The Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Garden and the University of New Mexico campus also are good sites to see several artworks in one area. For more information Santa Fe: santafenm.gov/art_in_public_places Albuquerque: cabq.gov/culturalservices/public-art/public-art-inalbuquerque/public-art-for-kids Bernalillo County: bernco.gov/community-services/public-art-program.aspx New Mexico State University walking tour: uam.nmsu.edu/campussculpture-walking

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kids can’t get jobs or aid like food stamps. Youngsters are also vulnerable to human trafficking. “In Albuquerque, there’s such a large homeless youth population that many of the youth become sex trafficking victims,” Repp said, adding that 12 to 17 is the average age of entry into sex trafficking. Although there isn’t much hard data available, estimates show that every teen who is living on the street will be approached by a trafficker within 48 hours of becoming homeless. In addition, one in five homeless young people will end up a trafficking victim, either through a pimp trafficker or a boyfriend pimp, Repp said. She said three of the Dream Center’s clients were approached by three different traffickers at a restaurant near Wyoming and Central. Repp recounted the story of a 14year-old girl who showed up at The Harbour with her “older cousin,” a man in his late 20s. The Harbour, operated by the New Mexico Dream Center, offers homeless youth a safe She told the staff place to hang out as well as somewhere to she was homeless because her addict get a hot meal and other services. mother was with a new boyfriend and that her cousin also was homeless and was taking care of her. “It was obvious he had a controlling relationship over her,” Repp said. Over two weeks, the girl started going to the shelter alone and was put in touch with law enforcement. She self-identified as a trafficking victim and her case was put under investigation. She also started living with an out-of-town relative. “There really is a scarcity of services for our youth,” Repp said. “We need to do better for our children.” Now Xochitl now is working fulltime, has her own apartment and is enrolled at Tierra Adentro of New Mexico, a charter school. She also is taking dual-credit courses at Central New Mexico Community College. “A lot of people are unaware of how many teenagers are homeless,” she said. “I really wish people would pay more attention to youths’ voices instead of just listening to the parents.” As a member of the Dream Center’s youth council, she is working on a new “Shoe Project” to raise money for shelters and services for homeless youth. The campaign motto is, “No one can walk in your shoes.” “We want to bring homeless youth out of the shadows and to raise awareness,” Xochitl said. She wants to continue helping homeless youth. She already does what she can to help the friends she used to live with on the streets and dreams of having a house where she could live with her siblings, who are still with her father. Xochitl is studying criminal justice and eventually wants to open a group home and be “that one good cop” who helps homeless teens. Talk to Your Kids about Sex Trafficking: From The Selah Way Foundation It’s never too early to have meaningful dialogs with your children about child abuse and sex traffic recruitment, an epidemic in the United States. The media reports stories about sex trafficking

Albuquerque sting operations involving minors every day. The statistics are staggering: • Sex trafficking is a $99 billion dollar a year industry. • 300,000 U.S. children are at risk every year. • Two million children are sold each year through sex trafficking. • 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys are sexually abused. • 1 in 5 children receive online sexual solicitations. • Child sex trafficking has been reported in all 50 states; it targets children from all races, socio-economic backgrounds and zip codes. • The average age of children who run away and enter sex trafficking is 15 to 17. • Within 48 hours of leaving home, 1 out of 3 children is solicited for sex. Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is the co-founder of the nation’s largest anti-sex trafficking organization, Selah Freedom and The Selah Way Foundation. She is the author of a new book, Groomed, that aims to protect the next generation from being groomed and held captive by secrets. Below are five tips for parents to use when talking with young children and pre-teens. The tips are excerpted from Selah Freedom’s Prevention Program that equips parents, youth and those who work with them with the tools they need to avoid being manipulated by a trafficker and sold. Tip #1: Conversation Starters For younger children, talk about safe vs. unsafe touch. Encourage your children to speak up. Have your children identify their trust triangle, three safe adults they can talk to. Explain the difference between secrets vs. surprises. Talk about safe screens. Create a safety plan with options for what they can do if they don’t feel safe. If you suspect child abuse or trafficking, notify authorities immediately and keep your child safe by letting police handle it. Ask your pre-teen these important questions: “What qualities do you want in a relationship?” “How would you know that you are unsafe online or in a relationship?” “How would you respond to a person who makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe?” Tip #2: Communication Ask your children what they know about this topic and discuss the facts and myths. Identify safety measures that your family can put in place. Role-play different scenarios. Don’t be afraid to add a bit of humor and assure your child that it is okay to have this conversation. Listen to your child speak without interrupting, judging or criticizing. Tip #3: Education Check out “SelahFreedom.com/Prevention” with your child for safety tips, videos and other helpful links. Give youth access to resources and safe contacts. Stay in the loop and check out new apps youth are using. Tip #4: Red Alert! Spotting signs of sex abuse in your own children or loved one Sexual knowledge and experience beyond their years Hyper-awareness of genital area, touching, discussing sex, etc. with themselves or other children/teens Family history of emotional, physical and sexual abuse Fear/hesitance of adult/s or being alone with a particular person Tip #5: Keep Up the Dialogue It’s not “one and done;” keep the conversation going with your kids as they are growing up and maturing.

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New Mexico Kids! Virtual Activities & Resources In place of our usual July/August events calendar, New Mexico Kids! family magazine has compiled a list of virtual events, activities and resources for parents and children to turn to in July, August 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’s name. As of press time, these links and resources 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 September/October issue. To have your events listed for free in that issue, fill out our calendar form at newmexicokids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Aug. 19. Calendar listings are not guaranteed due to space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.

Arts & Crafts Jul 10, Online Drawing Class (Zoom Webinar), noon-1:30 pm. This intimate virtual class will let attendees try their hand at drawing methods that guided the young O’Keeffe in her student days. Supplies needed: a pencil or pen and paper; colored pencils, pastels, colored markers or crayons are optional; suitable for ages 12+. Children are welcome to participate with their adults; space limited, reservations required. Sliding scale: $5, $20, $30, Georgia Okeeffe Museum, okeeffemuseum.org. Family Art from Home and Downloadable Coloring Pages can be found at ABQ Museum’s “Trending @abqmuseum” page, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ albuquerque-museum/trending. Free Downloadable Coloring Pages featuring Blackfeet ledger art by John Isaiah Pepion is available for children or adults, johnisaiahpepion.com/blogs/news. Museum of International Folk Art offers DIY projects to make at home, including “Symmetrical Cut-Outs,” “Sewn Stories,” Paper Beads” and “Amulet Necklace.” Pre-made art kits are available for pick-up and check the Facebook page for virtual “Family Mornings @ Folk Art” and other videos and activities, internationalfolkart.org. Smart School House has a DIY section with activities like “Ice Cream in a Bag” and “How to Make Homemade Paint,” smartschoolhouse.com/ category/diy-crafts.

Cultural Centers & Museums Jul 6-10, 20-24, Rocketeer Academy In-A-Box Virtual Program: Junior Pilot, 10am. This online program consists of an hour-long interactive educator-led session Mon-Thu with a wrap up on Fri. Activities include making a spacecraft from spaghetti and building a stomp rocket; for those who have completed grades 4-7, limited to 24 kids per

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session. All supplies needed for the program will be shipped. $110 first child/$85 members/$75 additional children, nmspacetrail.com/sites/Rocketeer_Academy/VRA/register.html. Jul 13-17, 27-31, Rocketeer Academy In-A-Box Virtual Program: Junior Scientist, 10am. This online program consists of an hour-long interactive educator-led session Mon-Thu with a wrap up on Fri. Activities include building a spectroscope and performing a telemedicine exercise. Open to those who have completed grades 4-7, limited to 24 kids per session. All supplies needed for the program will be shipped. $110 first child/$85 members/$75 additional children, nmspacetrail.com/sites/Rocketeer_Academy/VRA/register.html Albuquerque Museum Online has family friendly activities including art projects made from materials around the house, coloring pages, a video tour of the Jim Henson Exhibit, art collections and podcasts as well as family friendly activities on Facebook, cabq.gov/museumtrending. El Rancho 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. Explora’s Summer Programs provide enrichment in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Programs run through Aug 7 for grades preK-12. Choose from virtual summer camps, limited in-person summer camps; virtual summer science nights and Explora@Home material kits & live support. Find DIY activities on social media and YouTube that can be done at home; new content posted daily, explora.us. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Creative Activities Online offer artistic and compositional techniques with familyfriendly activities like “Abstract Watercolors,” “Art and Advertising,” “Cloud Painting” 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. Indigenous Wisdom: Centuries of Pueblo Impact in NM from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center offers grades K-12 curriculum free to download including several STEM activities, cooking, lesson plans and activities, indianpueblo.org/ indigenous-wisdom-curriculum-project/. Institute of American Indian Arts offers a virtual reality version of the exhibit, “Indigenous Futurisms: Transcending Past/Present/Future,” that highlights artwork that presents the future from a Native perspective and illustrates the use of cosmology and science as part of tribal oral history, iaia.edu/new-virtual-reality-vr-exhibition. K-12 Engineering Resources for families, students and educators can be found on the Engineering Student Success Center website with at-home activi-

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ties, learn to code, games, virtual field trips and STEM resources for COVID-19: infographics and epidemic simulations, ess.unm.edu/programs/ future-students. Museum of Indian Arts and Culture features objects and exhibits, research and collections, an online library, curricula and a Vimeo page that highlights Native Youth Film Camp. A series of ongoing youth activities will be uploaded to the site, indianartsandculture.org. Museum of International Folk Art has an online collection of more than 130,000 objects from over 100 countries, lesson plans and online versions of past exhibits, internationalfolkart.org. National Hispanic Cultural Center offers an online collection on their site and social media pages featuring interviews, performances, lectures and event footage. The Performing Arts Department has media content, challenges and at-home-activities for their “Circo Latino” students, nhccnm.org, facebook.com/circolatinonhcc. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s YouTube channel offers science experiments to do at home, educational content, museum tours and free family seek-and-find guides upon request, nuclearmuseum.org. NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum has online exhibits, resources and other educational material including an online library, nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. NM Historic Sites Virtual Classroom consists of a pre-lesson packet and activities designed for grades K-4, 5-8 and 9-12 that can be accessed through the website and social media, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-classroom. NM History Museum has digital interactives from exhibits at the museum. nmhistorymuseum.org/interactives.php. NM Museum of Art has family-friendly content, archives, videos, an online library, seasonal crafts and a scavenger hunt, sam.nmartmuseum.org/ collections, salsa.polarislibrary.com, rmoa.unm.edu. NM Museum of Natural History & Science’s website has resources and educational material as well as Story Time, an online version of “Mineral Monday,”coloring sheets and online exhibits: “The New Tree of Life,” “Growing Green Goop” and “NM: The Tyrannosaur State,” as well as content on social media, nmnaturalhistory.org. NM Museum of Space History has online exhibits, resources and educational material on both the website and social media, nmspacemuseum.org/ list.php?cat=3. Santa Fe Libraries offer Crafts To Go with free supplies for craft activities available for pickup, santafelibrary.org. Santa Fe Children’s Museum offers “Museum From Home,” with educational information and projects to help children keep learning with videos, project instructions and 26 five-minute crafts, on their website. Virtual programming can be found on their social media pages and includes activities and a video of their new lizard, santafechildrensmuseum.org/visit/museum-from-home.

Dance Jun 29-Jul 24, Summer Dance Challenges, Activity bags for these challenges can be picked up curbside. See website for details. Sliding scale: $0-$50, Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler NE, 224-9808, ABQ, keshetarts.org. July 6, Dance Theatre Southwest, 4pm-7:30pm, Summer classes begin as hybrid – small number of students in studio with social distancing and CDC guidelines, while others take online via ZOOM. Toddlers & Me, Discovering Dance, 1-6 Levels of Ballet Technique, 3 levels of Jazz Technique, 2 Modern and Contemporary/Lyrical Levels, Hip Hop and Tap. dtsw.com. 3805 Academy Parkway S, NE, 505-296-9465. Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM offers online class options on their website, brtnm.com. Country Dance & Song Society’s website has an extensive list of virtual events including “Dance Party for Kids (and Everyone!),” online concerts, “Contra Dance” and International Folk Dance lessons, cdss.org/community/ covid19/online-events. 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. Free Online Classes Led by Live Instructors for K-12 can be found at frogtutoring.com/elessons. 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. PBS Learning Media provides free, standards-aligned videos, interactives and lesson plans in areas like social studies, science, preschool and the arts broken down by subject and grade, pbslearningmedia.org. Read & Learn with Simon Kids offers social media posts and a YouTube channel with resources for parents and educators to help navigate distance learning at home. These include live read-alouds, videos with singalongs, Pinterest activities, activity sheets and guides for parents, simonandschusterpublishing.com/ readandlearn. 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. Story Monsters At Home is a virtual library continuously adding new content

New Mexico Kids! Virtual Activities & Resources of free or next-to-free e-learning materials tailored to an at-home environment, storymonsters.com/at-home. Tutor-Me, The Homework Place and More has live in-person and online Zoom classes with help in math, English, science, reading comprehension, phonics, ACT and SAT test prep for grades K12, mytutorme.com, facebook.com/mytutorme.

Libraries Jul 5-11, Katie Adams’ Make Believe Theater is a 45-minute storytelling video of classic fairy tales from the Enchanted Kingdom with singing, colorful props and mime, placitaslibrary.com/ event/childrens-summer-reading-program-imagine-your-story. Jul 12-18, Shana Banana’s Fairy Tales Gone Bananas! is a virtual concert for ages 3-7 and families, placitaslibrary.com/ event/childrens-summer-reading-program-imagine-your-story. Jul 13-25, Matt Sandbank’s virtual Shadow Puppet Workshop is led by a teacher/poet/puppeteer, who has created a trio of workshops on “The Science of Shadow Puppets,” “Poetry-Writing,” and “Shadow Puppet Creation,” placitaslibrary.com/event/childrens-summerreading-program-imagine-your-story. ABQ and Bernalillo Public Libraries have a lists on their websites with links for book fans including “Harry Potter at Home”and LeVar Burton reading on Twitter three times a week. Also found on the site is homework help, exercise games & indoor activities, stay at home library bingo and free coding programs for kids. Most libraries are now open with temporary hours and guidelines, abqlibrary.org/kidsathome. Imagine Your Story 2020 is this year’s summer reading program that Albuquerque and Santa Fe area libraries are taking part in. Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate and keep track of reading activities, earn digital badges, meet community goals and win prizes. Contact each library for specific information and instructions for using the tracking software, Beanstalk, abqlibrary.org, placitaslibrary.com, rrnm.gov, santafelibrary.org. Mathemagical Times is an interactive program that SF Libraries have teamed up with to prevent the summer slide of math skills by offering the chance to provide five of seven activities to be eligible for a raffle drawing, mathamigos.org, santafelibrary.org. NM State Library provides online learning services through El Portal which includes online tutoring and homework help in both English and Spanish along with quizzes, lessons and standardized tests for all ages. Many state libraries are offering free WiFi access from their parking lots (users must stay in their cars to observe social distancing). The website provides an interactive map with locations, elportalnm.org, nmstatelibrary.org. Placitas Community Library offers material for pick-up during special oper-

ating hours. Reserve items via the library catalog, email, call or in person, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com. Rio Rancho Libraries offer resources on their website including educational games and study tools as well as “Scholastic’s Learn at Home.” Also found are teen resources like “What to Read Next” and “Tuition Tracker.” Hold and pickup is by appointment only from 9am-3pm, rrnm.gov/4217/Library-Information-Services, 896-8818. Santa Fe Libraries offer home and online learning, e-resources, links for card holders to streaming movies, music and language learning. Also find 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. TumbleBooks are now available for free with easy to use databases, downloads and unlimited access. This includes Tumble Book Library (grades K-6), Tumble Math (grades K-6), Teen Book Cloud (grades 7-12), Audio Book Cloud (all ages) and Romance Book Cloud (parents and adults), nmstatelibrary.org. Vista Grande Public Library has programs for children and families including stories and online resources and a free activity grab bag each week from 10-11am Tue-Thu, vglibrary.org/programs-forchildren.

Music Jul 7, 14, 21, 28, Music with Marlon is presented by Jemez Historic Site. Jemez tribal member Marlon Magdalena explores musical history and traditions of NM, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-camp. Jul 11, 18, 25 & Aug 1, Jazz (and more) Meets TicTok for Youth via Zoom, 11am-12:15pm. Involving young musicians with social media by combining the latest in technology with the instructor’s “old school” playing knowledge, this course will use social media to re-mix and re-record versions of music as well as music the students choose. $3 per class/$12 total course, scholarships available, email outpostspace@gmail.com.

July 17, John Bradley, a musical storyteller with years of experience with the Santa Fe Opera will be singing musical fairytales, premiering at 2pm on Santa Fe Library’s YouTube channel and Facebook, santafelibrary.org.

Online Activities Homes.com has a blog that lists 39 ideas for kids and adults to stay entertained while social distancing, like creating art, making ice cream and “Learn a TikTok Dance,” homes.com/blog/2020/03/stayentertained-while-social-distancing.

Science & Nature July 6, 13, 20, 27, Plants of the Desert, is a series of family-fun videos and activities that teach about plants found in the Chihuahuan Desert; make and share creations online. Presented by Fort Selden and Taylor Mesilla Historical Sites, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-camp. July 7-12, Los Alamos ScienceFest: “20/20: Eyes on the Future” will be accessible through the Whova app. Experience the same great lectures, discussions, live demos and STEAM activities; “Virtual Discovery Day” is July 11, LosAlamosScienceFest.com, 661-4844. July 10, Peace Pets premiers at 2pm and on Santa Fe Library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. An animal conservationist talks to children and their families about the animals she rescues, reducing fear of exotic animals and helping to develop compassion for animals in need of rescue and rehabilitation, santafelibrary.org. ABQ Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Tingley Beach share flower shows, animal birthdays, enrichment activities and updates, art projects and virtual walk-throughs and visits. Check website and social media, cabq.gov/ culturalservices/biopark. BioPark Connect has interactive educational resources for parents and teachers about the 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. Carlsbad Caverns Virtual Tour can be found online along with four other national park tours, artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parksservice/parks. Curiosity At Home from The Pacific Science Center offers content and DIY activities and experiments kids can do, social live-streams with experts, videos, tutorials and interviews, pacificsciencecenter.org/eventsprograms/curiosity-at-home. DynaTheater Films. Some of the films seen at the Natural History Museum are available to rent or own at home. The home versions come with related activities and educational materials, macgillivrayfreeman.com/educationalresources. 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. Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) is producing a series of brief videos on YouTube about exploring the backyard as inspiration to think about finding nature near you. Globe at Night, a citizen science program, offers a chance to help astronomers determine the impact of light pollution on NM’s sky while teaching some astronomy, globeatnight.org. Kidsgardening.org has garden-based activities, lesson plans, crafts and a “Growing Ideas” blog. Activities include Kitchen Scrap Gardening, Leaf and Flower Prints and Hydroponics. NASA STEM @ Home gives grades K-4 a chance to build models, solve puzzles, color pages, play games, read books and build a rocket, nasa.gov/stem-at-homefor-students-k-4.html. New Mexico Wildlife Center provides Stay-At-Home Resources and Virtual Visits where viewers can meet animals from home including hawks, falcons, turtles, snakes and owls, newmexicowildlifecenter.org/virtual-visits. Planetarium Shows that have been enjoyed at the NM Natural History Museum have been converted to TV format to watch at home. Join Little Star on his search for planets in the galaxy. “The Little Star that Could,” vimeo.com/404749027; “Legends of the Night Sky - Orion,” vimeo.com/408034424 and “Legends of the Night Sky - Perseus and Andromeda,” vimeo.com/404669548. Santa Fe Botanical Garden offers lectures and classes online, an app with virtual tours of plants & sculpture and activities for families at home. These include Preschool Investigations, Bean Investigation for elementary school children, Insect Investigation and Nature Journal, Elementary School Investigation, there is also a blog and a social media presence, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Science Never Stops is a series of videos with experiments and information from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, rocketcenter.com/scienceneverstops. 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. Smithsonian Learning Lab allows access to the institution’s resources and collections online by creating a free account, learninglab.si.edu. Solar System Treks allows exploration of several planets and moons using the highest resolution images available. Create virtual reality environments, 3D images and study the moon (zoom in close enough to see the trails left by Apollo astronauts), trek.nasa.gov/moon. Spot the Station helps viewers see the International Space Station when it moves through the sky, spotthestation.nasa.gov. Take It Outside! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s online series has daily activities and challenges for all ages, peecnature.org/take-it-outside.

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New Mexico Kids! Virtual Activities & Resources What’s Up? offers sky watching tips and education about space science with new videos released within a few days at the beginning of each month on YouTube.

Storytelling July 3, Indiana Bones, premiers at 2pm and on Santa Fe Library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. It combines archaeology, action, adventure, mythology and folklore, santafelibrary.org. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Campfire Stories with Carly is presented by Los Luceros Historic Site. Join Carly Stewart at her campfire as she tells stories that explore the magic of northern NM, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-camp. July 24, Matilde Machiavello premiers at 2pm and on Santa Fe Library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Matilde is a storyteller who reads stories influenced by the magical realism of Latin America, santafelibrary.org. Bookworks Virtual Story Times occur on Facebook Thus at 10:30am. The event calendar can be found at bkwrks.com/event. Goodnight With Dolly is part of Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” on YouTube and features Parton’s readaloud series for children with appropriate content for events of this time, search #ReadAlong with Dolly Parton. Scary Mommy lists links to nine virtual story hours for kids including picture books and celebrities including Josh Gad who was the voice behind Olaf in “Frozen’ reading children’s books, scarymommy.com/10-virtual-story-hours-kid. Storyline Online has a free digital library of 57 read-alouds by Hollywood talent like Oprah Winfrey and Justin Theroux to engage young viewers, storylineonline.net. 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.

Travel New Mexico True has information on their website regarding travel information for NM, park and forest information as well as updates on museums and events, newmexico.org/covid-19traveler-information.

Also of Interest July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Wild West Adventures is presented by Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites. Volcanoes, cowboys, archaeology, musket demonstrations and cooking over an open fire

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are part of learning about Lincoln County's unique history, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-camp. July 2, 9, 16, 23, Glimpse of Life on the Reservation is presented by Fort Sumner and Bosque Redondo Memorial. Create connections to the history of Fort Sumner, the Navajo and Mescalero Apache and the poor living conditions they endured, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-camp. July 4, Before the Fourth, Remember the Third, 7pm. Join ALT as they pass they mic to underrepresented and oppressed voices in the community. Through song, dance and spoken word, the hope is to encourage residents to communicate in a productive manner with the representatives that have the resources and potential to care for all, not just the privileged few. Visit the website and fill out a talent submission, albuquerquelittletheatre.org. July 4, 11, 18, 25, Summer Fun is presented by Coronado Historic Site. Kick off the weekend with a fun activity focusing on the culture, nature and history of central NM, nmhistoricsites.org/virtual-camp. July 4, 11, 18, 25 & Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ABQ Downtown Growers’ Market Farm to Car, 10am-1pm, Sats. Order products online and pick them up in your car; detailed instructions on website. Pick up at Fusion Theatre, 708 1st NW, ABQ, downtowngrowers.org/ farm-to-car.html, 252.2959. July 31, Flying Debris, is a comedy variety show filled with stunts, tricks and magic, premiering at 2pm on the Santa Fe Library YouTube Channel and Facebook page, facebook.com/santafepubliclibrary, santafelibrary.org. Aug 6-7, Camp Corazón is for ages 7 through high school seniors who have suffered the loss of a loved one. This will be a “Camp in a Box” experience where activities are done alone but leaders will check in online and share, childrensgrief.org/camp-corazon/. Charlotte on the Cheap lists 100 screen-free activities for kids like making homemade instruments, stamp art with vegetables and origami, charlotteonthecheap.com/inside-activities-kids/. Everyday JUNK Recipes can be found on the Family Development Program’s website. “Joy of Undercovering New Knowledge” gives parents and caregivers simple activities designed to encourage discovery, investigation and delight, fdp.unm.edu/everyday-junk-recipes/ Free Outdoor Wireless Internet Access (WiFi) in ABQ is available at several locations. Find a list at cabq.gov/coronavirus-information/wifi. Grab the Mic: Tell Your Story, presented by Library of Congress, is a platform run by Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. It has a video series titled “Write. Right. Rite.,” and a blog series titled “GRAB THE MIC” where a passion is shared for storytelling while discussing topics like creativity, connection and imagination, guides.loc.gov/jasonreynolds/grab-the-mic.

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Genoveva Chavez Community Center has informational videos and workout from home videos, chavezcenter.com/covid-19. Jemez/Colorado HS Summertime Fun is a program inspired by the natural landscape and cultural history of Coronado and Jemez Historical Sites. Activities will focus on household items. Search “Colorado Historic Site” on Facebook.com. Jewish Community Center ABQ posts “At Home Workouts,”and live classes via Zoom on their Facebook page. Live and Learn New Mexico posts on its Facebook page activity print-outs, updates, recipes, resources and information relevant to children and families. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs website has details and links to museums and historic sites and their resources and virtual exhibits and activities, http://www.newmexicoculture.org/. NM Farmers’ and Growers’ Markets schedules, rules and availability are updating on a regular basis. Find a list off all NM locations, websites and contact info in one place. Check with each market each weekend for updated info, farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market. PBS Student Reporting Labs connects students with a network of public broadcasting mentors and an innovative journalism curriculum to develop digital media, critical thinking and communication skills while producing original news reports, studentreportinglabs.org. 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. VisitNewMexico is NM True’s YouTube channel which features stories, experiences, TV, overviews and TRUE 360° views of places and events. Zayn & Zanya’s Little Farm YouTube channel offers content for preschoolaged children through an animated show teaching diversity, family values, the importance of hard work and how to be mindful and respectful.

Just for Teens July 8-10, Photography Workshop for Teens is a three-day workshop where middle schoolers and teens will learn basic techniques in photography as an expressive outlet for their grief. It will take place at the center or virtually if restrictions are still in place. Children’s Grief Center, 3001 Trellis NW, 3230478, info@childrensgrief.org. Riveted by Simon Teen is a site with free reads, videos, quizzes and sweepstakes, rivetedlit.

For Teachers PBS NewsHour Education Newsletter is a weekly update newsletter for educators that can be signed up for at pbs.org/newshour/extra.

Especially for Parents July 28, Back-to-School Jumpstart Workshop, is for children and their guardians to help prepare for a new school year after the death of a loved one. It will take place at the center or virtually if restrictions are still in place. Children’s Grief Center, 3001 Trellis NW, 323-0478, info@childrensgrief.org. Escuela del Sol Montessori’s Virtual Tour shows classrooms filled with a rich array of unique learning materials, stimulating intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning. Schedule a tour, EscuelaDelSol.org, 242-3033. Homes.com’s blog has links to topics like, “How to Balance Working from Home and Parenting While Social Distancing” and “Tips for Coping with Loneliness While Staying Home During COVID19,” homes.com/blog/?s=social+distanc. 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. 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. PBS Programing and Online Content is meant to keep people informed and support families and educators with several resources: PBS Digital Studios YouTube channel offers a series “It’s Okay To Be Smart,” focusing on preventing the spread of germs; PBS Kids for Parents offers a variety of tools to help support learning at home including educational videos, games and offline activities, pbs.org/parents; PBS Kids offers videos, games, apps and a link to sign up for a daily newsletter with activities and tips for play and learning at home, Pbskids.org; PBS NewsHour Extra provides up-to-date lesson plans from the PBS NewsHour Coronavirus coverage, featuring student-produced stories and media literacy, pbs.org/newshour/education; PBS NewsHour Education Coverage reports on how the pandemic is affecting education from childcare to K12 and Higher Education, pbs.org/newshour/education. Resources for Parents During the Coronavirus Crisis has links and practical information including up-to-date information from the NM Dept of Health, newmexicopbs.org/what-we-do/education/coronavirus-resources-for-parents. 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.

The Young Scientist By AILEEN O’CATHERINE

There’s a new kid in town and nobody likes him. He’s a coronavirus, a tiny particle that can invade living cells found in human bodies. There are millions of viruses, each with a different shape and ways of behav-

of sick people lower than those that did not. The main way the virus gets into a body is through droplets in the air that people breathe in. When we talk, we can’t see the droplets that are on our breath, but they are there. If you have ever seen your breath in front of you on a really cold day, you’ve seen how breath droplets can spread. Someone who has COVID 19 can sneeze or cough or even talk to spread droplets to someone else. Sometimes the person with COVID 19 knows he or she has it. Sometimes people don’t know, because some people can get it, carry it and not know they have it. That’s how COVID 19 has been able to spread so rapidly and so widely. New Mexico has provided testing so people can know if they carry the virus or not. As of this writing, about 13 percent of coronavirus infections confirmed by testing are in people 19 years or younger. And 50 percent of New Mexico kids who tested positive for the virus are asymptomatic, meaning they don’t show any symptoms. Forty percent get mild symptoms. Less than 10 percent have severe symptoms, and only 1 to 2 percent are hospitalized. The figures show the vast majority of cases are mild. There’s a lot kids can do to stop the spread. Soap and water kill the virus, so wash your hands often, especially after using the bathroom or before eating. Always wear a mask in public. When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth to keep germs contained. Keep at least six feet away from anyone not in your household. If the virus makes you anxious, talk to a trusted adult. Stay informed through reliable sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And remember: this virus doesn’t care who you are or what you look like, so don’t use it as an excuse to target someone because of who they are or because he or she is sick. The best way to beat the virus is to stay smarter than it can ever be. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC.gov World Health Organization: who.int New Mexico Department of Health: cv.nmhealth.org

ing. This new, unpopular virus, COVID 19, isn’t THE coronavirus, but a KIND of coronavirus that belongs to a group of viruses that look like each other. Coronaviruses are named for their crown shape, so they are called corona, a word for crown. Colds are a kind of coronavirus, but they don’t make us too sick. Four out of seven coronaviruses circulating out there just give someone a cold. Viruses have a sneaky way of getting into a human body and finding their way into a cell. Cells are important building blocks of a human body. Once a virus finds a way into a body, it tries to make as many copies of itself as possible. Viruses get onto a cell’s surface, called a receptor, but they have to find the right kind of receptor to get through the “door” and into a cell. Then they can replicate or make copies of themselves. Not all cells carry the same receptor. COVID 19 looks for receptors found in a body’s kidneys, heart and lungs. Typical symptoms of COVID 19 are a cough and fever. But for most people, the symptoms are mild—especially for kids! People with weaker immune systems, though, can get very sick as the virus spreads inside them. They can get a sickness of the lungs called pneumonia, which makes it hard to breathe. Scientists know that COVID 19 began in animals and then migrated or “jumped” to humans. They are not yet sure which animal carried the virus, but once it got to humans, people began getting sick. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. That’s where the coronavirus got its number, 19, for 2019. When a virus spreads, it is called an outbreak. The outbreak made more and more people sick. As it circulated worldwide, it became a pandemic or worldwide sickness. Cities became quarantined, or closed off, to try to stop the infection’s spread. But people travel, so it was hard to stop. Different countries approached the outbreak with more or fewer measures such as quarantines to stop the spread. Data shows clearly that countries or states that moved quickly to shut down the virus spread by imposing quarantines and lockdowns kept the number

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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.

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks Author: Jason Reynolds, Heather Ali cia Simms, et. Al. Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Ages: 10-14 This is a book with 10 tales. All the

tales are about different people walking home on different streets. In all the tales, something good, bad or neutral is happening. Like in Gregory Pitts’ story, he is about to get a girlfriend. Or in Satchmo Jenkins’ story, he is scared that he is going to get chased by a big, scary dog. Or in Canton Post’s story, he talks about what a school bus is. “A school bus is many things,” he says. This book can teach you to look at another person’s perspective because bad things can be happening in someone’s life that you don’t realize. This is a heart-felt book. I rate it 1,000 out of 5 stars because this is the best book ever! Nico C., 10

Louisa May Alcott. It is a book about the Mirza family, a Muslim family living in Georgia. It is about four sisters and their cousin. It can make you feel a series of emotions. It

caped and lived in the sewer. In this story, Napoleon goes on a tour of Italy and the crocodile decides to go with him. He gets invited to a dressup party and goes on other adventures too. If you want to find out the rest, read this book. Luke P., 9

Who Wet My Pants? Author: Bob Shea Illustrator: Zachariah Ohora Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Ages: 4-8 When I first looked at this book, I knew it was going to be very funny. When I started reading it, the book’s colors made me feel mellow, until the big bear asked, “Who wet my

More to the Story Author: Hena Khan Publisher: Salaam Reads/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ages: 8-12 This is a stunning modern version of the classic novel Little Women by

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makes you feel, happy, sad, mad and, of course, kindhearted toward most, if not all, of the characters in the story. This book made me laugh until I cried and then made me cry until I laughed. This book is amazing, and I hope that you get a chance to read it. Imogene P., 9

Arrivederci, Crocodile: or See You Later, Alligator Authors & Illustrators: Fred Marcellino and Eric Puybaret Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Ages: 4-8 How would you feel if you were kidnapped by Napoleon? Well, this crocodile was! Napoleon dragged the crocodile all the way from Egypt to Paris, where the crocodile es-

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pants?” Then I laughed. I liked this book because it has a lot of details. The book also has an important message of kindness and that everyone has accidents. I hope you will read the book because it was inspiring. Levi P., 9

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Helping Children with Disabilities Maintain Progress during Covid-19 By DR. DAWNITA BLACKMON-MOSELY The Covid-19 pandemic caused dramatic changes in the transition from classroom learning to distance learning, which has meant many changes for students throughout New Mexico, including students with disabilities. According to experts, when traditional schools and programs do resume in-person instruction, it’s likely that there will be some type of regression for all children, especially children with disabilities, who are at even greater risk for it. There also is concern that the annual “summer slide,” the tendency for students to lose some of the gains made during the school year, will become a bigger “Covid Slide.” For children with disabilities, it’s important to maintain progress made before the Covid-19 shutdowns of inperson instruction and therapies. If your child is receiving any type of therapy (including physical, occupational and/or speech), it’s critical not to forego therapies during this COVID-19 health emergency – even in the absence of in-person visits. It is important to seek services in other ways, such as virtual visits. At LifeROOTS, our early intervention services through our Telehealth program are free to families with children from birth to three years. There are other things parents and caregivers of children with disabilities can do to structure a child’s day and keep the momentum going. lKeep your routines, especially your morning routine. Treat this time as you would normally (waking up/getting dressed). Hang up a written schedule so everyone knows what to expect. lWork with your child/children to choose activities for breaks and rewards. Remember, this is hard work for children too, so do incorporate some fun activities as they complete their tasks. lShare photos of potential learning items. For young children and those who are less verbal, there are toys and items in the home you can use. Send some photos to therapists working with your child and see how you can incorporate them in specific learning activities. lConnect with other parents. Talk with other parents going through similar experiences during this unprecedented time. It’s a great way to share strategies and activities and get and give support. Dr. Dawnita Blackmon-Mosely is the Director of Children’s Therapy and Services at LifeROOTS (LifeROOTSnm.org) where she is responsible for overseeing all children’s services and programs, including physical therapy, Early Intervention, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Dr. Blackmon-Mosely has a PhD in Psychology and an MBA with specialization in Management and Leadership.

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New Santa Fe Program Helps Kids with Serious Illnesses By NYIMA PHOENIX For families with children with an acute or life-limiting disease, there is help through a new program called Coming Home Kids (CHK). We provide in-home, non-medical palliative care to the child and the family. CHK is part of Coming Home Connection (CHC), a Santa Fe non-profit which has been providing in-home, non-medical care to elders for more than 13 years. Now CHC has applied its success as a caregiving program to help children under 18. “Palliative” comes from Latin “palliare,” which translates “to cloak.” Today it means comfort care. Comfort care aims to alleviate suffering with pain management, regular support and an interdisciplinary approach so there is a team working together to benefit the sick child and his or her family. Our nurse-led program offers medical assessments and monitoring for inhome, non-medical care provided by trained, compassionate caregivers. For example, we help with everyday activities such as shopping, meal preparation and homework. We also spend time with the child, give support to siblings and monitor schedules and appointments, which gives parents respite and encourages medical providers to work as a team, thereby enhancing the quality of care. Albuquerque If a child you know is experiencing a major illness, we are available to help. Call me at 505231-4444 or the CHC office at 505988-2468. Our services are provided by a team of trained volunteers, regardless of the family's ability to pay. Disease disrupts the life patterns of a family. It takes a tremendous emotional toll, forcing the family to adjust to a “new normal,” which may include abandoning previous hopes, dreams and expectations. To add to the emotional shock, fear and distress a family may go through when a child receives a diagnosis, there often is financial stress, a strain on resources and inadvertent neglect of self or others. Families need not go on this journey alone. For more information about Coming Home Kids and Coming Home Connections, visit cominghomeconnection.org. Nyima Phoenix has spent more than a dozen years working in the medical community, including four years in a pediatric clinic.

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Speaking of Kids By JAMES JIMENEZ Every summer New Mexico finds out how it ranks against other states in child well-being, as determined by the national KIDS COUNT program. We’ve ranked 50th in the nation for the last two years and, despite some important progress, we have not done enough to rise in the ranks. Since a lot of stock is put in that annual ranking, we thought we’d give you a look behind the numbers and talk about why they are important and what they tell us – and fail to tell us – about child well-being. KIDS COUNT is a nationwide effort to track the status and well-being of children. It was created by the Annie E. Casey Foundation in 1990. KIDS COUNT tracks 16 indicators such as child poverty rates, math and reading proficiency, rates of children who lack health insurance and teen birth rates. Each indicator uses a standard and reliable set of data, most of which come from government sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau and state departments of health. Sometimes new data become available that help us show a more complete picture. This year, KIDS COUNT replaced the indicator monitoring teen drug and alcohol abuse for one tracking the rate of overweight or obese kids ages 10 to 17. Child obesity is often the result of systems that don’t serve every family well. Tracking this indicator will help us see more clearly where our kids are facing barriers to opportunity and equity. KIDS COUNT research and data analysis is vital for lawmakers who work in our nation’s and states’ capitols to make good decisions about public policies. It would be difficult to address the unmet needs of our children without a clear idea of what those needs are. At its heart though, KIDS COUNT tells a story about child well-being against a backdrop of the opportunities we’ve made available to our kids. These opportunities include ensuring all children can see a doctor, receive high-quality early care and learning services, and graduate on time no matter where they were born, the color of their skin or how much money their parents make. What the data alone cannot tell us is why things are the way they are, along with how we got here and how we can improve things. The data also paint a picture of child well-being from a deficit perspective, ignoring the extraordinary resilience possessed by our children, families and state. That story can be found among New Mexico’s unique cultural diversity, centuries-old traditions and our enduring sense of community. In addition, the data tells us where we have been rather than where we are or where we are going. Because collecting and compiling data takes time, we are always looking at how well we were doing a year or two ago. For example, we won’t have hard numbers on how the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown have affected kids and families for at least a year. Hopefully, once those numbers are available, the worst will be behind us. Still, the data will show us whether what we did to mitigate these challenges worked and where we could have done better. When all is said and done, KIDS COUNT is a snapshot – an accurate, if incomplete, picture of one point in time. For policymakers and advocates alike, it is an invaluable tool. This year’s ranking and data show us that now more than ever, we need to prioritize children in our policy making and focus on creating opportunities so all New Mexico children can thrive. James Jimenez is executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children, which runs the New Mexico office of the KIDS COUNT program. More KIDS COUNT data and information is available at www.nmvoices.org.

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Santa Fe Area Dance Belisama Irish Dance, Santa Fe, NM. Phone: 505-670-2152; Contact: Adrienne Bellis; Email: info@belisamadance.com; Website: belisamairishdance.com; Ages: 5 and up. Belisama Irish Dance offers classes for the whole family to enjoy. Contact us for Zoom class opportunities. EmiArteFlamenco Academy’s Flamenco Dance, Singing and Guitar Classes, 3022 Cielo Court, Suite C, SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-660-9122; Contact: Emmy Grimm; Email: emiarteflamencoacademy@yahoo.com; Website: emiarteflamencoacademy.com; Ages: 3 years - Adults. Cost: $75 a month for children and $100 for adults; Mondays - Thursdays after school. Classes consist of technique and learning a choreography to perform in our student presentation in December. We also focus on building students' confidence. The dance classes schedule is Monday & Wednesday: K-Intro (children ages 3-5) 3:10-4pm; K1 (Children ages 6 and up who are beginners) 4:30-5:30pm; A1 (adult beginner) 5:45-6:45pm; A2 (adult intermediate) 7-8pm. Tuesday & Thursday: K2 (children intermediate) 4:305:30pm; K3 (children advanced) 5:306:30pm. The singing and guitar classes schedule will be announced upon calling. These classes will take place either on zoom or in person depending on the governor’s guidelines. Scholarships are available.

Science Santa Fe Children's Museum’s Virtual Field Trips, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM, 87505, USA. Phone: 505-989-8359; Contact: Asis Gonzalez, Planetarium Coordinator; Email: virtualfieldtrips@santafechildrensmuseum.org; Website: santafechildrensmuseum.org; Grades: K-6; Cost: Free; Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am – 5pm. We have developed NEW Virtual Field Trips for all for FREE! As a part of our Museum From Home efforts we invite you to join us for a dynamic interactive learning experience. Have one of our museum educators come right to your screen to deliver live-streamed education on a variety of STEMrelated topics. A Virtual Field Trip is perfect interactive activity for schools, virtual birthday parties or for any organization! Every show meets NM Public Education Department standards for curriculum using Common Core and NM STEM Ready! Standards per grade level. Choose one of our predesigned programs. Topics Include: Grades K-2 (specific content varies and is tailored based on grade level). Fun in Space: An Introduction to Space Science. Plants and Animals: An Introduction to Life Science. Grades 3-8 (specific content varies and is tailored based on grade level). Physical Science: Earth and Planetary Science. Life Science: Biology and Ecosystems Science Or let us customize one just for you! *Spanish Only Programs available.

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New Mexico Young Actors, Inc. Drama Classes, 2701 San Pedro Dr. NE, Ste. 21, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-8218055; Contact: Paul Bower, Executive Director; Email: Classical Conversations, Statewide, Brooke, 9, (left) joins Charlotte, 9, (back) and Aven, 10, (front right) for an Irish info@nmyoungctors.org; Website: NM. Phone: 505-294-1941; Contact: nmyoungactors.org; Ages: 9–19; jig with Belisama Irish Dance at last year’s Rhythm of Fire performance in Daniela Byers; Email: dbyers@classiEnrollment: Up to 14; Cost: $405; Santa Fe. Students had worked hard to prepare for this year’s show in March calconversations.com; Website: Fridays, 5:30–7:30pm. Since 1979, New but it was cancelled due to COVID-19. Photo by James Cleveland Watley. https://tinyurl.com/CCNMInfoMeeings. Mexico Young Actors has introduced Support, encouragement and fellowyouth to live theater through drama ship for home school families. classes and performances to an audience of 14,000 people annually. Students learn acting, singing, and dancing from Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, central and northern New Mexico. professional artists. In addition to Drama I classes, we perform four major producPhone: 505-343-1040; Contact: Melissa Bruney; Email: tions each year, two musicals with a live band at the KiMo Theatre, and two classic customercare@nmgirlscouts.org; Website: nmgirlscouts.org; Ages: 5 - 18. At plays that tour to local schools. This is our 41st season reaching people in the Girl Scouts, your girl will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and Albuquerque region. Financial Aid Available. adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls! Virtual programs are currently in place to allow her to continue her journey in any environment. With Girl Scouts, she’ll lead her own adventure and team up with other girls in an all-girl environment to choose the exciting, hands-on activities that Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. interest her most. Along the way, she’ll gain important skills in four areas that Phone: 505-243-7255; Contact: Elizabeth Becker; Website: cabq.gov/museum; form the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Science, technolAges: 4 to 17. Albuquerque Museum is our inspiration. Museum School classes ogy, engineering, and math (STEM), Outdoors ,Life Skills, Entrepreneurship. for children ages 4 to 17 begin in September. Online exhibitions. Downloadable Financial Aid Available.

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resources. Podcasts. Virtual tours. The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited has been extended through August 30. Visit our website for more information. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @abqmuseum. Painted Iguana Art Classes, 142 Big Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-720-1906 & 505-796-0601; Contact: Theresa Hall, Artist & Educator; Email: paintediguana@gmail.com; Website: paintediguana.com; Ages: 6-18 years; Enrollment: small group classes; Tuition: 4 class dates per month/$100 plus tax. ALL supplies included. Weekday afternoons - 1 1/2 hour long classes. Small classes in the area of Sandia Heights. Students receive expert instruction on the use of quality art materials while creating in a scenic studio setting. Come learn new sketching skills, paint with acrylics & watercolors, create on fabric, work with pastels, and make pottery in our kiln. For the young explorers to the experienced artists, each student receives a high quality art experience - in a creative & nurturing environment. Art classes encompass a complete & comprehensive art program that students really enjoy. Come see why students never want class to end each day! Call or check the website in August for the Fall 2020 schedule - classes begin in September. Come join us as we celebrate another decade in the studio just for kids ages six & up! Note: Practicing safe COVID guidelines for your child's safety.

Dance Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM's Ballet Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-8881054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: brtnm.com. Ages: 18 months Adults. Variety of classes available Mon - Sat. At Ballet Repertory Theatre, our professionally trained teachers guide each student using a well-developed syllabus based on classical ballet. Ballet Repertory Theatre’s goal is to create an environment that is challenging, disciplined, and rigorous while, at the same time, safe, healthy, and nurturing...providing a welcoming environment where every student is valued while pursuing excellence in dance.

DTSW has added medical-grade air filtration units in the studios. All CDC sanitation protocols will be strictly adhered to (go to dtsw.com for full list.) July schedule can be found at dtsw.com DTSW will no longer require pink tights and shoes for all dancers. Tights and shoes matching one’s skin color will be allowed and encouraged. So here we go. Moving forward together! Financial aid available. Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts Community Dance Classes, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Contact: Ana Lopes Arechiga, Community Education Director; Email: info@keshetarts.org; Website: KeshetArts.org. Ages 2 thru Adults. To learn about current dance options with Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, please email info@KeshetArts.org or visit www.KeshetArts.org

Fencing Duke City Fencing Afterschool Classes, 2840 Girard Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-872-0048; Contact: Toby Tolley; Email: info@dukecityfencing.net; Website: dukecityfencing.net; Ages 6 and up; Class size 5 - 10; Cost: 80$ - 120$; Days/Hours: Monday Saturday. The Olympic sport of fencing is a perfect sport for our times — it is a non contact sport where the athletes wear masks, gloves and a full body covering uniform! Additionally, the sport helps to build confidence, balance, concentration and respect. We provide classes 6 days a week. Our classes are based on age and skill level — from age 6 and up; from novice fencers to competitive athletes. We provide all equipment for our beginning fencers and first lessons are free. We offer sibling discounts.

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Liz Sanchez Stables Riding Lessons, 7622 Rio Grande NW, Los Ranchos de Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-898-1810; Contact: Liz Sanchez. Website: lizsanchezstables.com. Ages: 6-86; Tues-Sun, 8am-5pm; Dance Theatre Southwest: closed Mon. We are COVID compliMoving Forward In The Time Of ant. Afterschool and weekend Covid, 3805 Academy Parkway S, NE, Academy riding lesson program in a Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-296-9465; covered arena. Also, full-day horse Contact: Patricia Dickinson Wells; and pony camps on all APS holidays. Email: Tax deductible. Lessons suitable for dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; the first-time rider to the advanced Website: dtsw.com; Ages: All Ages: student. Group & private riding lesToddler To Professional To sons also available all year. Learn Mature Adults; Enrollment: 12; Cost: how to care, groom, communicate varies; Days/Hours: M-F: 4pm-7:30pm, Brooke Perea, 8, attends a Virtual Field Trip conducted by Santa Fe Children's and ride your horse. All disciplines Sat: 9;30am-1:45pm. Under the direcMuseum. Her brother, Jaden Perea, 13, is in the background. Courtesy photo. as well as English & Western. Also tion of Patricia Dickinson Wells, bareback for balance. Riders Dance Theatre Southwest has always progress at own pace and are placed valued quality over quantity. Patricia adheres to safe kinesthetically sound in groups according to skill level. Check out our Child, Family & Adult Specials!! dance instruction in a nurturing environment. Many of her students have gone Visa and Mastercard accepted. “This is the place where people dream and horson to professional dance careers around the world and many alumni have es fly.” Call the Stables for pricing and reservations. found successful fields outside of dance. DTSW will provide all students with their regular Full Curriculum through hybrid-classes as well as online virtual classes. DTSW has continued all classes virtually during NM’s shut-down since March. The students and parents continued believing in the quality DTSW has always provided. Scholarships are available for families who can not afford to Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque, 1701 4th Street SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: pay full tuition due to job layoffs, furloughs, etc., and/or tuition relief. New 505-724-4777; Contact: Amada Torres; Email: adxabq@cervantes.es; Website: Mexico has begun re-opening but COVID-19 has not gone away. Please consider albuquerque.cervantes.es; Ages: 1-12; Cost: $100-$250; Monday – Saturday. Dance Theatre Southwest as a safe place for dance arts education. DTSW wants Whether you are a parent, teacher or school administrator, you know that to keep all faculty and students safe and healthy until this pandemic is over — learning a foreign language - particularly Spanish - is critical to young students however long it takes! DTSW is moving forward with a prudent and safe “soft” who face a competitive future in higher education and the global economy. The re-opening. DTSW will begin hybrid-classes with some dancers in the studio Instituto Cervantes will bring our program to you and teach your students in while others continue to take virtually starting July 6 (assuming we can do so your school. Our highly qualified native teachers from Spain and Latin America safely). DTSW class attendance will alternate students for each scheduled class. hold advanced degrees in Spanish (Masters or Ph.D.) and are experienced proAll Classes will continue to be available virtually. DTSW will adhere to 10 Foot fessionals in child education. Instituto Cervantes is the largest international Studio Social Distancing. This is the suggested professional industry-standard.

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Liz Sanchez Training Stable 7622 Rio Grande N.W., Abq, N.M. 87107

• Museum School classes for children ages 4 to 17 begin in September • Online exhibitions • Downloadable resources • Podcasts • Virtual tours

Visit our website for more information: cabq.gov/museumtrending Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @abqmuseum

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited has been extended through August 30

Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Road NW (in Old Town) 505-243-7255

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Daily & Weekend Riding Lessons All Ages Visa/MC Accepted

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Spanish teaching organization in the world, established by the Spanish government to teach the Spanish language in the United States and around the globe. Our internationally recognized curriculum is taught at 70 centers world-wide. Higher scores on Standardized Tests. Learning a foreign language also increases a student’s comprehension of English grammar. Our Spanish language teachers will come to your school and teach your students a 75-90 minutes class, Monday through Friday (or as many days of the week you prefer). Our Spanish classes in your school will allow your teachers to extend their prep time.

Martial Arts Bates Premier Taekwondo Martial Arts Classes, 3880 Menaul Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-934-8936; Contact: Coach Chee Bates; Email: batespremiertaekwondo@gmail.com; Website: batespremiertkd.com; Ages: 2adult; Mon-Sat. Taekwondo classes for ages 2-adult. No contracts, unlimited classes Mon-Sat We focus on family, fitness & fun, Come in for a free trial class! We are located just east of Carlisle on the south side of Menaul between Sonic & Thrifttown. We have a traveling competitive team and some of the best athletes in the nation! Blackman's Championship Martial Arts Children, Teen & Adult Classes, 5812 Signal Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-856-5616; Contact: Rebecca Bogolub, General Manager; Email: BlackmanTKD@aol.com; Website: blackmantkd.com; Ages: 3 years old to adult. Flexible Class Schedule! Blackman’s Championship Martial Arts offers Traditional & Olympic style Taekwondo, Hapkido, Weapons, & Basic Self Defense Classes, and Character Education & Life Skills Programs. Enrolling now for our Kids, Teens, & Adults Programs. Flexible Daytime/afternoon and evening class times available, Official Martial Arts Uniform, Break a real board and earn White Belt. Space is limited, pre-register now. Voted “Best Martial Arts Classes,” “Best Kids Classes” in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2018 by ABQ The Magazine, The Alibi Newspaper, and Nickelodeon’s Parents Pick Awards! Come see why we are an award-winning Martial Arts School! Develop your child’s confidence through a fun learning environment. Call to schedule your child’s lessons today.

Multi-Activity/Enrichment Classical Conversations, Statewide, NM. Phone: 505-294-1941; Contact: Daniela Byers; Email: dbyers@classicalconversations.com; Website: https://tinyurl.com/CCNMInfoMeeings. Support, encouragement and fellowship for home school families. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, central and northern New Mexico. Phone: 505-343-1040; Contact: Melissa Bruney; Email: customercare@nmgirlscouts.org; Website: nmgirlscouts.org; Ages: 5 - 18. At Girl Scouts, your girl will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls! Virtual programs are currently in place to allow her to continue her journey in any environment. With Girl Scouts, she’ll lead her own adventure and team up with other girls in an all-girl environment to choose the exciting, hands-on activities that interest her most. Along the way, she’ll gain important skills in four areas that form the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Outdoors ,Life Skills, Entrepreneurship. Financial Aid Available.

Music New Mexico School of Music Lessons for Kids and Adults, 136-J Washington St. SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-3474; Contact: Lawrence Blind; Email: music@nmschoolofmusic.com; Website: nmschoolofmusic.com; Grades/Ages: 2 yrs old – K-12; New Mexico School of Music offers music instruction on virtually all instruments. We are open for in-person and online lessons. There are two convenient locations - Southeast and Northeast Heights. Students have the option to continue online as long as they desire, or to come to the School. We are observing social distancing protocols and safety measures for those who come in person for lessons at the school. Our teachers are talented, experienced, and dedicated professionals. And they are fun! This is the right time to start a musical journey with us!

Science Explora Fall Afterschool Activities, 1701 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-224-8341; Contact: Reservations Manager, email: reservations@explora.us; Website: explora.us; Grades: preK-12; Science and Engineering Classes

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at Explora! Fall semester programs for Growing a Scientist™ (ages 2 ½ -5 with adult companion), weekend programs for Science to Grow On™ (grades K-3), and for Engineering Investigators (grades 3-5). Each program runs September through December. Advance registration required; dates and fee details on website. Home School Classes: Fall Semester for Grades K-12 at Explora begin September and run through December. Advance registration required; fees: 505-224-8300, explora.us. Explora School’s Out Camps! Fun, educational singleday camp for K-5th graders keeps imaginations active during APS break! Details/fees: 505-224-8341, explora.us. Financial Aid Available. Parents can also purchase Explora@Home Learning Kits at any time at explora.us/store. Students can enjoy hands-on learning experiences from the comfort of their own home! Each unique kit encourages STEAM exploration and includes easy-to-read instructions, essential supplies needed, and access to our educator hotline if you need additional assistance. Kits range from $25-35.

Swimming Lobo Aquatics Club, in Albuquerque and Belen. Albuquerque: 1 University of New Mexico, Abq, NM 87131. Phone: 505-417-7807; Email: coachdforbes@aol.com; Website: swimlobo.com; Contact: Doug Forbes, Head Coach. A USAS year-round competitive swim program for ages 6 and up. Practices begin at 4pm each day and tryouts are welcome year around. Belen: Belen High School Natatorium, Belen, NM 87002. Phone: 505-991-2790; Email: mcandelaria3.mc@gmail.com; Web site: swimlobo.com. Contact: Marissa Candelaria. Lobo Aquatics Club (Valencia County branch) is a USAS year-round competitive swim team for all ages, as long as swimmers are safe in the water and have learned some stroke technique. The Valencia County Lobo Aquatics Club will practice every weekday from 5pm - 6:30pm (except during High School Swim season - November through February - when the practice times will be 6:30pm - 8pm). Costs will be the price of a pool pass (prices available at the Belen pool - very reasonable!), and a monthly fee to cover coaching costs (to be determined by number of participants).

Tutoring/Therapy 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. Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Website: huntingtonhelps.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. Tutor-Me, 5528 Eubank NE, Ste. 6, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-307-4170; Contact: Sandra Akkad, Founder. Website: mytutorme.com. Tutor-Me is currently offering live in-house sessions as well as online ZOOM classes in all subjects specializing in grades K-12. Tutor-Me is a premier learning center that offers a hands-on approach when helping students with all math, English, reading comprehension, phonics, science, ACT, SAT, PSAT, Arabic, Spanish, and French and more. We stimulate & motivate while enriching and helping our students. Tutor-Me provides a safe, conducive, and nurturing environment. We offer a free trial. Check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mytutorme. Information for this directory comes from the advertisers and does not constitute an endorsement by New Mexico Kids!

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CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT PRIMARY CARE

Keep Them Healthy This Year Make sure your family stays healthy by keeping up-to-date with your health care appointments. Whether getting shots, scheduling sports physicals and routine check-ups, or if you need to be seen quickly — we are your convenient resource for health care. Well-child visits, sports physicals and immunizations should be scheduled in advance. Entrada Contenta Health Center

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