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STORIES & SPECIAL FEATURES
Kids! Calendar Pg 16
Family Project: Wildlife Habitat Pg 6
Let’s Draw Pg 19
Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat in Your Yard or Patio
Let’s Read! Pg 20 Young Scientist Pg22
Learn The Ropes Pg 8
Kids’ Crossword Pg 23
Young Climbers, Beginners to Competitive Stars, Train at NM Climbing Gyms
Kids’ Art Pg 24-25
Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees Pg 12 (And Other Things Children Need to Know)
Cover Story My name is Yael Barowsky. I am 9 years old and I live in Placitas. I go to Placitas Elementary and I know how to play the ukulele. I have a sister named Esther who is 11. We have a lot of pets and chickens. Two of the pets are baby guinea pigs named Kiwi and Kate. I like to hang out with our chickens and feed them bugs. I also like to ride my bike, draw and read. Some of my favorite books are Podkin One Ear and Uki and the Outcast. My sister and I cook dinner every Sunday. We’ve made things like Japanese cream soda, chickpea salad, and homemade pasta. We make the pasta from our pasta cookbook. It is hard to roll out, but very delicious. I drew this bird town picture because we have a lot of different kinds of birds that come to our feeders everyday and we like to watch them.
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Family Project: Wildlife Habitat Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat in Your Yard or Patio. By TANIA SOUSSAN
Kim Jackson and her family have turned their almost two-acres on the far southwest edge of Rio Rancho into a place for vegetable gardening, raising livestock and providing a habitat for wildlife. A duck pond and a wallow tub for pigs attract quails, doves and roadrunners. Rabbits eat food that the pigs leave behind. Squirrels and chipmunks scavenge in the vegetable garden. And snakes are regular visitors. “The kids have always been really interested,” Jackson said. “They’re just very in tune with the animals and critters and creatures.” Jackson’s 7-year-old daughter Cassidy says they grow a lot of flowers for the bees. She and her brother, Hunter, who is almost 11, help in the garden and with the animals. They enjoy watching the bees. They have made butterfly drinking dishes and bought caterpillars so they could watch them transform into butterflies and then release them, Jackson said. “We have a ton of bees, which is great,” she said. “They’re pollinating.” The Jackson family certified their property as a wildlife habitat through a program of the National Wildlife Federation, and the kids participate in the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s Nature Niños program. “There are so many steps we’re encouraging kids to perform such as putting out a water source and a food source,” said Sarah Candelaria, youth program director for the New Mexico group. “It’s totally wonderful to see that they have this passion to protect the wildlife that’s important to Cassidy helps in the garden, watering and them.” checking on the plants every day. Courtesy Earning that Certified Wildlife Habitat designation photo. is not difficult. The requirements are that you provide food, water, cover and a place to raise young and maintain sustainable practices. “It doesn’t have to be a huge thing that you do,” Candelaria said, adding that even an apartment balcony with a bird feeder and bird bath, potted plants and a bird house can be certified. Here are some ways to meet the requirements: Food – The best strategy is to grow native plants that provide nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds. However, bird and squirrel feeders are another option. Water – Most people don’t have space for a pond like the Jacksons, so a simple water dish or bird bath is fine. Cover – Just like people, wildlife need some kind of shelter. Dense shrubs and ground covers are easy to provide. Rock piles, brush piles
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and burrows also are important to some animals. Bee houses give native bees a place to overwinter. A place to raise young – Nesting boxes are great, but mature trees and shrubs also offer birds places to build their nests. Host plants for caterpillars are another option. Sustainable practices – This can be as simple as keeping water dishes and feeders full, eliminating chemical pesticides, using mulch or compost and Cassidy, 7, Hunter, 11, and 11-month-old using water wisely. Shyanne. Information about wildlife gardening with kids and links to the certification requirements are available at nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/Create/At-Home/KidsGarden-for-Wildlife. When you’re gardening with wildlife in mind, sometimes it’s what you don’t do that’s most important. “In the fall, when you rake up all of your leaves, you’re getting rid of places that small wildlife depend on,” Candelaria said. For example, some butterflies lay their eggs in leaf litter to overwinter. Leaving dried grasses and flower seed heads on plants in the fall gives birds seeds to eat in the winter. Dead branches are popular perches for many birds and nesting sites for woodpeckers. Resisting the urge to trim all those dead limbs is good for wildlife. Participation in the habitat certification program is increasing. In May alone, 52 people signed up for the certification, Candelaria said. The relatively new ABQ Backyard Refuge Program, which is run by the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, also will be offering certifications soon. “This program offers an opportunity to engage … and to support wildlife as a community rather than just in your yard,” said Aryn LaBrake, executive director of the Birds have found a place to nest and raise young at the Jackson’s property, Friends’ group. which is a National Wildlife Federation Instead of requiring people to Certified Wildlife Habitat. have everything that wildlife needs in one place, the Albuquerque effort is focusing on creating a wildlife-friendly habitat on a larger scale by having people provide parts of the puzzle at home to complement areas like Valle de Oro. Building a backyard refuge is something kids can do to engage with nature without having to leave home, LaBrake said. Families with children can even participate in citizen science projects and play a part in university-level research by collecting data through programs such as iNature, she added. A wealth of resources, including an introductory guide and links to activities for kids, is available at friendsofvalledeoro.org/abq-backyardrefuge. Engaging children in wildlife gardening and teaching them the importance of supporting wildlife “is a great way to foster these future conservation stewards,” LaBrake said. Resources nmwildlife.org/garden-for-wildlife natureninos.org/news-/ facebook.com/natureninos friendsofvalledeoro.org/abq-backyard-refuge
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Isis and Cozmo Rothfork have been indoor rock climbing since their hands were big enough to grip the colorful, plastic hand and foot holds bolted to the walls. The Albuquerque kids, now 16 and 11 respectively, are making a name for themselves in the climbing world. In March, Isis traveled to Salt Lake City to compete in the 2020 Sport and Speed Open Nationals, although it was canceled due to coronavirus. She has earned invitations to the U.S.A. Climbing Nationals for the past few years, and while she has been cleaning up at national competitions, Isis has her eyes set on a bigger challenge: qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Cozmo is a top climber in his own right, having placed third in both rope and speed climbing for his age group in the 2019 Nationals. “I’ve always been really excited about climbing,” Isis said. “Even when I was really little, I’d get to the gym early and leave later than a lot of the other kids. Back then, training was mostly just a really fun thing to do. Now the long hours spent training help me to achieve my many goals. I mainly want to refine my process, do something different than I normally train and spend some time outside.” While Isis is an up-and-coming star in the youth climbing world, she isn’t the only young New Mexican making a name in the professional climbing world. In fact, the state hosts two premier youth climbing teams: Team Mojo at Stone Age Climbing Gym in Albuquerque and the Santa Fe Senders at the Santa Fe Katie Bone, 14, climbs at Stone Age Climbing Center. Climbing Gym in Albuquerque. Courtesy Team Mojo has youth athletes photos. competing at every Nationals competition and four climbers have competed at the Youth World Championships. Another climber, Oliver Kuang, 16, placed second in the Bouldering Youth Nationals. Santa Fe Senders members regularly qualify for Nationals as well, with kids competing in the highly competitive Youth World Championships nearly every year. Rock climbing will be represented for the first time at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, now scheduled for 2021. But kids and parents alike don’t have to be world-class climbers to receive the mental and physical benefits that climbing provides. “I would hope that the parents take the opportunity to try indoor climbing for themselves, as well as take their kids to try it,” said Gail Rothfork, mother of Isis and Cozmo. “Climbing is an activity that the entire family can enjoy, either by themselves or together, young or old.” Climbing provides a fun social activity that is also a full-body workout. For parents, it can be a great way to stay in shape as they age. Walking into either the Albuquerque or Santa Fe gym, it isn’t uncommon to find an elderly athlete climbing a wall while newcomers look on with amazement. For children, the benefits can be even greater. Not only is climbing great exercise with all the fun of a jungle gym, but it often helps build confidence. continued on page 10
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“It is such a huge confidence builder because they take to it so well and can surpass a lot of adults rather quickly. They problem-solve and learn how to try things that look undoable when they first start,” said Lance Hadfield, 53, a life-long climber who is head coach of Team Mojo. Lance suggests parents climb with their kids to reap the full benefits of the sport. “When you come here, it’s very open; people will talk to you and share ideas or help you problem-solve so that you can overcome challenges,” he said. “We at Stone Age try to make problems for everybody, where someone just off the street or people who are professional climbers can all have something to work on.” Rich Strang, head coach for the Santa Fe youth climbing team and a climber for more than 45 years, says gyms prioritize safety. “It can seem intimidating, but there are aspects that will appeal to everyone,” Strang said. “If you don’t like ropes or heights, for instance, you can boulder instead.” Bouldering is done on shorter walls that don’t require harnesses or ropes, surrounded by soft pads. Lucy, 12, who has been climbing for six years at the Santa Fe Climbing Center, doesn’t have professional climbing aspirations but enjoys her time at the gym and hopes it will help her achieve her dream of working for search and rescue at Yosemite National Park when she is older. “I can let things go while climbing,” Lucy said. “I can be with my friends and I have fun.” At Stone Age Climbing Gym, recreational climbing clubs are available for less experienced kids on Tuesday or Thursday for middle school climbers (ages 11 to 14) and Wednesday or Friday for elementary school climbers (ages 8 to 10). For more serious youth climbers, Team Mojo hosts try-outs twice a year in February and August. The Santa Fe Climbing Center hosts youth classes and summer programs to give kids an easy introduction to climbing. The gym has a recreational youth team, which trains on Mondays and Wednesdays after school, as well as the more serious competitive team, which trains on Tuesday, Thursday and Monday or Friday. The Basics: Know Before You Go 1. There are several types of indoor climbing to try. Bouldering is done on smaller walls surrounded by soft pads to cushion the fall. Climbers don’t wear harnesses and only need shoes and chalk. Rope climbing is done on larger walls and climbers need a harness. If you take a belay class, you can hold your partner on the rope. If you prefer to climb alone, you can use the auto-belay system that catches and lowers you after a fall. Bouldering generally requires more dynamic strength, so beginners often have more success with rope climbing. 2. Your legs are stronger than your arms, so try to improve your leg and foot placement to reach more holds. In addition, avoid bending your arms as it tires them out more easily. 3. Watch more experienced climbers and try to replicate their movements. If you’re not sure why you can’t do a problem, make a video of yourself with your phone to see if you can spot your weaknesses or missteps. 4. When beginning a climb, a legal start is with both hands on the starting hold. Occasionally, there will be a “dual start,” in which your hands start on different holds, but this is less common. 5. In rope climbing, the difficulty of routes is marked by the Yosemite Decimal System, which grades from 5.0 to 5.15. In bouldering, the difficulty of the problems is graded by a V system, going from V0 to V16. Unless you have prior athletic experience, you’ll likely begin at V0 or 5.5.
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Whether we like it or not, money makes our world go around. Without it, we can’t buy food or clothing or have a roof over our heads. It makes sense then that educating children about handling money is one of the most important – and one of the most difficult – skills that families can teach their children. It can be intimidating though, especially if a family has made financial mistakes in the past. It’s easy to wonder, “How can I teach my children something I struggle with myself?” And after all, isn’t teaching children about money what schools are for? According to Timothy Beck, an economics professor at Sandia High School in Albuquerque and a successful New Mexico business owner for more than 20 years, some of the students he has encountered haven’t
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They have to save; they have to contribute; they have to do some chores in order to earn that money.� Children can earn extra money by doing family chores that are above and beyond what they are already expected to do. This concept of working to make money can build as children get older and get a job to earn the money they need. Delayed Gratification Children also need to learn to wait before they get what they want, which Beck explained is called “delayed gratification� in economics. “They need to understand that you have to delay self-gratification in order to be comfortable down the road,� he said. Learning to wait to receive things when they’re young can help children avoid debt later in life. One way families can teach this is by modeling it. Even very young children can understand something simple such as, “I would really like that, but we need food right now so I will spend the money I made at work on groceries instead. I will save up and buy that later.� A family saving goal, such as a vacation, is also a great way to teach children how to wait for something they want. Older children can learn about delayed gratification by discussing the dangers of debt accumulation and credit card use to purchase items they can’t pay for right away as well as the negative effects of interest charged for borrowing money. Tell Money Where To Go Children like to have control over their lives; their money is something they can have control over when they learn to use a budget. The word “budget� can be a scary word to some, but children can learn that budgets are nothing more than telling their money where to go. Beck suggested another word that may not be as scary: “buckets.� “You can teach them about what I call the different ‘buckets’ they can put money into,� said Beck. “Do they want the bucket to be for saving for college? Do they want the bucket to be for saving for a car? What do they want the bucket to be?� Small children can even use literal buckets to learn this concept, perhaps putting some of their money in a “savings� bucket, some in a “giving� bucket and the rest in a “spending� bucket to use for something they want. It’s also a great idea for children to have their own savings accounts; they can find out about the joys of having interest work in their favor. Another way that children can learn to have control over finances is by helping family members stick to a household budget. Older elementary age children can help keep track of spending by adding up totals on a calculator at the grocery store for example. Money Management Can Be Fun Children can even learn to enjoy financial management when families provide opportunities for them to use money in play. Many games, such as “Monopoly,� “Junior� or “Pay Day,� have money management built into them. There also are fun books to read to children about money. Little Critter: Just Saving My Money by Mercer Mayer or Amelia Bedelia Means Business by Herman Parish are just two of many examples. Families could even set up a “store� in their homes and let children “buy� items with play money. Older children also can learn about finances from board games or video games that teach financial concepts by letting gamers buy and sell items. Teaching children to be smart financially is something Beck says is “vitally important� because money will have so much of an impact on them over the course of their lives. But when families teach children simple financial concepts and make money management fun, they can help lay a foundation for a financially stable and successful life for their children.
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New Mexico Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar In addition to Sep/Oct events, New Mexico Kids! has compiled a list of virtual events, activities and resources for parents and children to turn to in September, October and beyond. Most businesses, schools, organizations and programs have Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts as well as YouTube channels that are easy to find by searching the organization name. As of press time, these events and links were up to date, but as things are changing rapidly, sometimes daily, schedules and listings are subject to change. Fingers crossed, the usual calendar will return for our November/December issue. To have your events listed for free in that issue, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com, or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexico-kids.com. The deadline is Oct 14. Calendar listings are not guaranteed due to space limitations. All phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.
12+. Children are welcome to participate with their adults; space is 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. 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. Check the Facebook page for virtual “Family Mornings @ Folk Art” and other videos and activities, internationalfolkart.org.
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Sep 20, Museum Hill Community Day offers Native dances, live music, hands-on activities, artist demonstrations and food. Free, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, 476-1200, internationalfolkart.org. Albuquerque Museum Online has family-friendly activities including art projects made from materials around the house, coloring pages, art collections and podcasts as well as family friendly
Sep 4 & 11, 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. Supplies needed: a pencil or pen and paper, colored pencils, pastels, colored markers or crayons are optional; suitable for ages
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activities on Facebook, cabq.gov/museumtrending. El Ranchos De Las Golondrinas has added to their website trivia questions and profiles of famous faces in NM history, hands-on history activities, cultural crafts and traditional NM recipes, golondrinas.org. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Creative Activities Online offer artistic and compositional techniques with familyfriendly activities like “Abstract Watercolors” and “Friends and Family Tree,” okeeffemuseum.org/education/ creative-activities. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Virtual Culture Guide offers a selection of resources including videos of the center’s cultural Native dance performances, suggested reading and a short feature on the exhibits, indianpueblo.org/category/virtual-pueblo-culture-guide. 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, iaia.edu/ new-virtual-reality-vr-exhibition. K-12 Engineering Resources for families, students and educators can be found with at-home activities, coding, games, virtual field trips and STEM resources for COVID-19: infographics and epidemic simulations, ess.unm.edu/ programs/future-students. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with information about museums, historic sites and other institutions that have resources, activities and exhibits online. This includes info for Museum of Space History, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, NM Museum of Art, NM History Museum, NM Historic Sites, NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, NM Art, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, Libraries, Historic Preservation and Archaeology, newmexicoculture.org. NM History Museum’s website offers digital interactivities from exhibits: “Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,: “The Segesser Hides,” “Shifting Boundaries” and “The Threads of Memory.” The YouTube has a series of videos from its “Harvey Girls” exhibit, nmhistorymuseum.org. 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. Also check for content on social media, nmnaturalhistory.org. Santa Fe Children’s Museum Garden, 9-10:30am & 11am-12:30-pm, Mon; 910:30am, & 11am-12:30pm, 1:30-3pm & 3:305pm, Fri-Sun. The Earthworks Garden is open, online reservations are required. (The inside of the museum remains closed but “Museum From Home” is available on the website. $5/$4 (if cost is prohibitive email children@santafechildrensmuseum.org), santafechildrensmuseum.org/visit/museum-from-home.
Dance Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Online Dance Party, 4:30-5:30pm. The party opens via Zoom at 4:15pm; all ages, all abilities are invited to dance together. Free, Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, keshetarts.org, us02web.zoom.us/j/699172982 Meeting ID: 699 172 982. 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. 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.
Exhibits Sep 26-27, Fall Rose Bloom Exhibition, 9am-5pm. The fall flush of rose blooms are often more vibrant than those in the spring. See horticultural specimens, floral arrangements and photographs featuring the rose. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 848-7181, cabq.gov. ABQ Museum Online Exhibition Page has links to the Sculpture Gardens, West Atrium and Lobby, East Atrium and Patio, Cuarto Centenario, Amphitheater and a comment book. cabq.gov/culturalservices/albuquerque-museum/sculpture-garden-exhibition/home.
Fairs & Festivals Sep 4, The Burning of Zozobra 2020: Virtual Event, 8-10pm. The 96th burning of Zozobra will be a no crowd-event, televised and webcasted free on KOAT Channel 7 and koat.com. Sep 12, 2nd Annual NM Prickly Pear Festival: Virtual Event, 10am-6pm. Cooking demonstrations, talks, music and activities will be held online; there will also be a drive-thru/walk-thru market to shop the online marketplace. Drive-Thru Market is in Downtown ABQ on Gold SW, between 2nd & 3rd, nmpricklypearfest.com. Sep 14-20, NM State Fair Goes Virtual. Participants in 4-H and FFA youth can compete in a virtual show and premium sale. Free competitions via photo entries include cake decorating, floral arrangements, photography, sidewalk chalk art and State Fair poster design. Performances by NM musicians and entertainers
New Mexico Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar will be featured on social media and activities and shopping can be found on the website, exponm.com. Oct 3-4, The 48th Annual Harvest Festival, 10am-4pm. Taste syrup from a burro driven sorghum mill, make cider by cranking an apple press and pick a pumpkin from a scarecrow-guarded patch. Children can stomp grapes by foot, make corn husk crafts or roll tortillas. $8/$6/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, Santa Fe, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. Oct 24, “Spirits of New Mexico’s Past” - Halloween Event, 5-9pm. Meet the ghosts of history who lived and died in the land of enchantment, step back in time and encounter characters from NM’s past; listen to stories and experience bygone events. $8/$6/free under age 13, El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos, Santa Fe, 471-2261, golondrinas.org.
Libraries Sep 9, Virtual Program: Literary Musings: Spies, 1-2pm. In this discussion group, share any book on spies, fiction or non-fiction, riorancholibraires.org. ABQ and Bernalillo Public Libraries: Most libraries are open with new hours and guidelines. There are lists on websites with links for book fans, homework help, exercise games & indoor activities, abqlibrary.org/kidsathome. 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 operating hours as well as limited meeting room hours. Reserve items via the library catalog, email, call or in person, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com. Rio Rancho Libraries has limited services including hold & pick up, copy, scan and fax, laptop checkout, library cards and fine payments. Their website offers educational games and study tools. Hold and pickup is by appointment only from 9am-3pm, rrnm.gov/4217/LibraryInformation-Services, 896-8818. Santa Fe Public Libraries now offer curbside pickup of library materials and print jobs at all three locations. The website offers home and online learning, e-resources, links for card holders, webinars, live stream “Garden Sprouts at Home,” “Bilingual Books and Babies,” “Music Movement” videos & other activities on Facebook, santafelibrary.org/ library-services-during-our-closure, santafelibrary.org/e-resources. Vista Grande Public Library has programs for children and families including
stories and online resources. It is open for pickup service only noon-4pm, TueFri; noon-3pm, Sat; return items to outside dropbox, free WiFi 8am-8pm daily in parking lot, Santa Fe, vglibrary.org.
Music Sep 17, “Let It Grow - Live Streaming Event,” 7-9pm. AMP collaborates with ABQ Museum joining the Third Thursday Events. “Let It Grow” is a Grateful Dead tribute act from ABQ. Known for original improvisation, the full sixpiece band delivers heart felt renditions of classic songs, while emulating the set lists of historic performances. Free, facebook.com/ampconcerts, AMP YouTube channel. Sep 18, 4th Annual Music Under the Stars... In Our Cars!, 5-9pm. Think concert meets drive-in movie. This event allows the Children’s Grief Center of NM to hold its annual event under the stars. $50/car, Sandia Speedway, ABQ, 100 Speedway Park SW, 323-0478, ChildrensGrief.org/events.
Open Houses Sep 30, Virtual Open House, Manzano Day School, 9am. Now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. This school boasts Core Values, Fenton Ranch, Learning Lab, Community Service Projects and Bus Service. It is the only ABQ elementary school accredited by the Independent Schools Assoc. of the SW; non-profit, financial aid available. Manzano Day School, 1801 Central NW, ABQ, 243-6659, manzanodayschool.org. Oct 18, Sandia Prep Open House. For grades 6-12, dynamic, inspired, reimagined, sandiaprep.org.
Science & Nature Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Garden Sprouts Live Stream, 10-11am. Livestream on Zoom. Free, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Sep 20, Museum Hill Community Day, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 9am-5pm garden hours, (event hours 10am-4pm). Visitor’s and residents can enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities and performances at all Museum Hill sites. This includes dances, art demos, storytelling, hands-on art making and trail tours. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. Oct 3, Croctober!, 10am-2pm. Join zookeepers and educators to learn all about crocodilian conservation efforts with hands-on discovery stations. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. Oct 3-4, An Ikebana Autumn, 9am5pm. The art of Ikebana is over 500 years old and was very popular among Buddhist monks due to its fleeting beauty. It later became popular among the public and was used during holidays and ceremonies, as well as for decoration. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark
Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 8487181, cabq.gov. Oct 10, 2nd Saturday: The Bridge Project, 1-4pm. The Bridge Project was designed by Chrissie Orr, in collaboration with border artist Carlos Callejo as a part of the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Cross Border Celebration. Free, Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Rd, Corrales, 8983915, cabq.gov. Oct 31, Community Day at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 9am-5pm. First 50 visitors can decorate a mini-pumpkin or a gourd for Halloween. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 725 Camino Lejo, Suite E, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. ABQ BioPark Limited Reopening. The Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach and the Zoo are now open with online timed ticketing, one-way paths and increased frequent cleaning of touch-points. The Zoo is open 9am-5pm Tue-Fri; The Botanic Garden has modified hours, 8am-2pm, Tue-Sun & 5-8:30pm, Fri & Sat; Tingley Beach is open, all visitors must wear a mask, Aquarium and indoor areas remain closed, cabq.gov. BioPark Connect has interactive educational resources for parents and teachers about ABQ BioPark’s plants and animals with activities and resources focused on things that can be done at home, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ biopark/biopark-connect. Fractal Fridays Online, some of the same fractal graphics shown under the planetarium dome can be enjoyed on a computer monitor at home. See Facebook and YouTube, nmnaturalshistory.org. 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. 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. NM Wildlife Center, 10am-4pm, MonSat. Temporary changes include calling ahead for reservations strongly recommended, groups limited to 10, masks required (available for purchase) and indoor spaces will be closed including restrooms. $5/$3 children/free under age 4, NMWC, 19 Wheat Street, Española, 7539505, newmexicowildlifecenter.org. 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 is open 9am-noon & 2-5pm, Thu-Mon. All tickets must be reserved in advance. 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. 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. Take It Outside! The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s online series has daily activities and challenges for all ages, peecnature.org/take-it-outside.
Sports Sep 5, International Vulture Awareness Day, 10am-2pm. Vulture populations around the world are shrinking and some species are close to extinction. Visit the aviaries in the Africa Exhibit to learn more about these bald birds, how biologists study them and why they need your help. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. Sep 5-7, Bread Amnesty Day, 9am1pm. Bread is not healthy for ducks and geese to eat and it contaminates the water at Tingley Beach. Learn of the issues and get healthier bird food into visitors’ hands; bread, pretzels, popcorn and other unhealthy food can be traded in for waterfowl-friendly pellets and grains. Free, Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley SW, ABQ, 768-2000, cabq.gov. Sep 5, 12, 19, 23, 26, 30, NM United Games. All games in September will air on the ESPN family of networks; this is the first league in the US to return to play directly to homes across the US, newmexicoutd.com. Sep 12, Pachyderm Celebration: Pachyderm-palooza, 10am-2pm. Hands-on discovery stations will educate about pachyderms' natural history and diet. Special stations will also focus on the status of these animals in the wild and how human actions can make a difference. Create enrichment items, which will be used as food discovery items in the elephant exhibit; games, keeper talks and more. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. Sep 15-Oct 31, 2020: Paw-ston Marathon Virtual 9k Run Walk Albuquerque. Grab a four-legged furry running partner and earn the medal. Just register, choose a location, run or walk, submit your results; limited to 1,000. $30$40, eventbrite.com. Oct 18, CiQlovía, 10am-3pm. Streets, sidewalks, trails and parks in ABQ will be dedicated to safe, fun, connected walking and biking activities for all ages and abilities. This year’s event is envisioned to be an interactive virtual and physical event. Free, abqciqlovia.org. Oct 24-Nov 1, Day of the Tread “Day of the Dead - Halloween” Virtual Bike Ride Event. Ride DOTT routes or similar distance in your neighborhood to participate in 7-mi, 18-mi, 25-mi, 25-mi Tandem, 47-mi, 47-mi Tandem, 60-mi, 60mi Tandem, 100-mi Century Ride and 100-mi Tandem Century Ride. Download the Active Endurance Virtual app and visit Day of the Tread website to see virtual ride benefits (under “Ride Options 2020”); all ages. $40-$95,
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New Mexico Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar dayofthetread.com. Oct 25, 14th Annual Day of the Tread “Day of the Dead - Halloween” Bike Ride. Choose from 7-mi, 18-mi, 25-mi, 25mi Tandem, 47-mi, 47-mi Tandem, 60-mi, 60-mi Tandem, 100-mi Century Ride and 100-mi Tandem Century Ride; for cyclists of all ages and skill levels. The event includes themed recharge celebrations zones, routes with motivating music, costume contest and a post-event celebration at Sawmill Market (Artisanal Food & Beverage Hall). Rail Runner 9-mi Family Ride, a 12-mile ride that includes a ride on the Rail Runner, 26/50/64 and 100-mi routes; tandem categories 24-mi, 47-mi, 60-mi and 100-mi routes. If this event is cancelled, registration can roll into the virtual event or donated directly to NM non-profits. $40-$95, Sawmill District, 20th NW, Old Town ABQ, dayofthetread.com. Tingley Beach is open with fishing ponds that are open to the public and free, NM fishing licenses required. All guests ages 2+ must wear face masks and maintain social distancing; first-come, first-served. Free, 1800 Tingley SW, ABQ, cabq.gov.
Stage Sep 3 & Oct 1, “Go Sage Yo’ Self,” Virtual Performance, 6-7:30pm. Two Worlds presents past and present Native and Indigenous actors, poets, dancers, musicians and comedy artists. Free, Eventbrite.com.
Storytelling Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Stories in the Sky & Music in the Sky Online, 9:30-11am & 12:30-1:30pm. Enjoy stories, music and movement, including a hands-on craft. Free, facebook.com/groups/BalloonMuseumStorytime. Bookworks Virtual Story Times, 10:30am, Thus on Facebook. The event calendar can be found at bkwrks.com/event. 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, nmnaturalshistory.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.
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Also of Interest Aug 22-Oct 31, Bi Jim Chile U-Pick & Farm Market, 9am-5pm. U-pick chiles daily. Pumpkins, melons and tomatoes sometimes available. A market sells already picked fruits and veggies as well as salsa and ristras. Covid protocols are observed, areas are 100% outside with plenty of space. Free/only pay for produce and products, Big Jim Farms, 4317 Rio Grande NW, 459-0719, bigjimfarms.com. Sep 5, “Selena” - Moonlight Movies at Cottonwood, 8:30-1030pm. The true story of Selena Quintanilla, a Texas-born Tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart topping albums on the Latin music charts. $20/per car purchased in advance online, Cottonwood Mall, 10000 Coors Bypass NW, ABQ, https://afmx-drive-inmovies.eventive.org/schedule. Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Harvest Farm Stand, 9am-noon. Organic products like heirloom tomatoes, poblano peppers and blue corn as well as pantry items. Los Poblanos, 4803 Rio Grande NW, 3449297, lospoblanos.com. Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, Blackberry & Raspberry U-Pick, 9am-12:4opm (or until berries are picked out). Pick organic berries with family and friends. Reservations required. $5/parked car, $6/pint, Heidi’s Raspberry Farm, 600 Andrews Lance, Corrales, heidisraspberryfarm.com. Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 ABQ Downtown Growers’ Market Farm to Car, 10am-1pm. 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. Sep 19, Lobo Cancer Challenge: Virtual Event. Register, choose a challenge and fundraise for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and win gear and swag. lobocancerchallenge.org. Sep 20, Concours Sunday Public Car Show, 11am-3pm. The Concours du Soleil’s automobile show is an all ages event with hot cars, food trucks and fun. $10/car, ABQ Journal parking lot. $10 per car, 7777 Jefferson NE, ABQ, addmi.com/e/ concours-sunday-showM0rw6SwM4xo6Mkv_uoG. Sep 30, “Ghost Busters” - Dinner & A Drive-In Movie, 8:30-10:30pm. Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Food available for purchase. $20/per car, movie only, must be purchased in advance online, O’Niell’s Pub, 4310, Central SE, ABQ, 255-6782, oniells.com. https://afmx-drive-inmovies.eventive.org/schedule Oct 3, “Hotel Transylvania” - Moonlight Movies @ Cottonwood Mall, 8:30-1030pm. Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenage daughter. $20/per car purchased in advance online, Cottonwood Mall, 10000 Coors Bypass NW, ABQ, https://afmx-drive-in-
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movies.eventive.org/schedule. Oct 17-18, Train Tracks in Your Garden Show, 9am-1pm. Special displays include electric and live steam trains, character trains, sounds of choo-choo and the chicken dance. Including permanent and new displays for the event, there will be 10 trains running simultaneously on 2,000 feet of track. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 848-7181, cabq.gov. Oct 21, “The Addams Family” - Dinner & A Drive-In Movie, 8:30-10:30pm. Food available for purchase. $20/per car, movie only, must be purchased in advance online, O’Niell’s Pub, 4310, Central SE, ABQ, 255-6782, oniells.com. https://afmx-drive-inmovies.eventive.org/schedule Everyday JUNK Recipes can be found on the Family Development Program’s website. “Joy of Uncovering 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. 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, 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. 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.
Just for Teens ABQ Teen Corner for teen artists, offers video lessons that explore a variety of techniques, artist designed color pages and creative exercises to keep the mind active, cabq.gov/culturalservices/ albuquerque-museum/education-programming/teen-corner-1/teen-corner.
For Teachers Sep 19, Teacher Open House at the Zoo, 10am-2pm. Any K-12 teacher can bring their valid school staff identification card at the entrance for free admission. Teachers receive info about booking a field trip, requesting an outreach presentation for their classroom and
samples of lesson plans and activities. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 848-7180, cabq.gov.
Especially for Parents Sep 13, “When The World Feels Like A Scary Place,” Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids, noon. Adults can find guidance for handling fears and anxiety during the pandemic with this book that brings solutions to this problem. The author, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, a child psychologist will be speaking via zoom. Her presentation will be followed by question and answers from the audience. Email mayas@jccabq.org or jccabq.org, holdmyticket.com. Sep 23-26, Mommy’s Market Virtual Event. Thousands of gently used items in one place; the market is going online with curbside pick up. mommysmarkets.com. Oct 6, Deadline to Register to Vote in the General Election. Register to vote or update your voter registration at nmvote.org. Oct 17-31, Early Voting Locations Open in Each County, nmvote.org. Oct 20, Deadline To Apply for Absentee Ballot. Find information about applying at nmvote.org. 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. Santa Fe County Meal Program is a partnership with World Central Kitchen, SF Community College, Salvation Army, YouthWorks and Street Food Institute that distributes meals at no charge to community residents with no qualifications needed or questions asked. Find schedules and locations at santafecountynm.gov/connect, 995-2735.
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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.
Under the Cottonwood Tree El Susto de la Curandera Authors: Paul Meyer and Carlos Meyer Illustrator: Margaret Hardy Publisher: North Fourth Publications Ages: 8-14 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world where there is magic? Under the Cottonwood Tree is a wonderful graphic novel that is all about magic and forgiveness. In this book, the main characters are two brothers named Amadeo and Carlos and Amadeo’s friend Monree. But I think the most important character is a curandera who I will talk about later in the review. One thing I like
let go and forget about the bad and to focus on the good that is happening. Gabby S., 10
Four Noble Truths with those he met. In teaching this path to freedom from suffering, called the Dharma, the Buddha changed many lives through his teaching, including members of his own family. This book is an inspiring story about the Buddha and teaches its readers about his life. The illustrations make the story come to life with their amazing detail and stunning watercolor technique. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about Buddhism and Siddhartha’s life journey. Greer O.S., 9
A Crazy-Much Love Author: By Joy Jordan-Lake Illustrator: Sonia Sanchez Publisher: Two Lions Ages: 3-7 This book is about a “crazy-much love” that a family feels for their adopted daughter. A big family has
to ourselves.” Pokko agrees and she sets out as quietly as she can. It has just rained and the forest is sparkling like an emerald. It is very quiet. Pokko starts tapping her drum just to keep herself company but something stirs behind her. Read Pokko and the Drum to find out what happens next! . Langston L., 9
The Life of the Buddha
about this book is how it has English and Spanish words in it. One word I learned is “curandera,” which means either witch or healer. The curandera in this book is named Socorro Rios. She shows the reader that you can be a bit of both: a healer and a witch. This book could be great for people of all ages who want to know about New Mexico’s mythology because the story takes place here. Under the Cottonwood Tree makes me feel intrigued and entertained, especially when magic comes into play. For example, I felt this way when the curandera turns some of the characters into animals. One section of the book really stood out to me – when the main characters go on a journey to find the curandera and apologize for calling her an old “bruja,” hoping in return that she will change the characters back into humans. This book taught me to
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been waiting to adopt a baby. Before the baby arrives, the parents prepare a room just for her. They get a stroller and crib. When the parents get “the call,” they pack their bags and go to China to get their daughter. They cannot wait to see her! They fall in love with her and cannot wait to bring her home to see her new, big family, who also love her with a crazy-much love! . Mariah T., 9
Pokko and the Drum Author and illustrator: Matthew Forsythe Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Ages 4-8 This is a great book for people who like music. My favorite character is Pokko, who gets a lot of presents. Her parents give her a slingshot, a llama and a balloon, but the biggest mistake they make is getting her a drum. It is loud! Pokko’s father says, “Why don't you take your drum outside for a little while but don't make too much noise, we’re just a little frog family that lives in a mushroom and we don't like drawing attention
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Author: Heather Sanche Illustrator: Tara di Gesu Publisher: Bala Kids Ages 4-8 This is a beautifully illustrated book about the Buddha, who was born the young Indian prince Siddhartha more than 2,000 years ago. Although Siddhartha was born into luxury, he was a loving boy and was curious about the world outside the palace walls. He exposed himself to the realities of the world around him including sickness and death when he was a young man and decided to embark on a journey by himself to search for the truth and to discover how to be free from suffering, sickness, and death. Siddhartha wandered across India for years and eventually became the Buddha, or the Awakened One. He shared the
Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team Author: Kit Rosewater Illustrator: Sophie Escabasse Publisher: Amulet Books Ages: 8-12 This book is about dealing with change and getting out of your comfort zone. It follows Kenzie and Shelly as they try out for a junior roller derby team. If they want to be
on the same team, they’ll need to try out as part of a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is awesome and to teach them to skate! This book is really good because it has awesome drawings that help you see what is happening in the story. I think the characters are very realistic and I could see myself being in their situation. Plus, if you read this book and like it (you will), there is a second book coming Sept. 15 titled Shelly Struggles to Shine. This book is a quick, fun read! Abby C, 9
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The Young Scientist By AILEEN O’CATHERINE
In 2019, the New Mexico Energy Transition Act (ETA) passed into law for the state. The ETA requires that by 2050, all electricity generated in New Mexico must have zero carbon emissions. Wind power is one way for that electricity to be generated. PNM, which currently provides electricity to New Mexico homes, has made strides toward creating wind farms that can help power the state’s electric grid. A wind farm is a group of wind turbines grouped together to generate power. PNM currently has three wind energy centers throughout the state, with plans for two more to begin operating by the end of 2020. The New Mexico Wind Energy Center is located in House, N.M., and has 136 turbines, each standing tall at 210 feet. The center can produce enough power to power 73,000 homes in the state. The Red Mesa Wind Energy Center located west of Albuquerque has 64 turbines that power 29,000 homes. Electricity generated by wind requires no use of water, which makes it an excellent choice for drought-prone New Mexico, and its limited water resources. Wind energy is an established source of renewable power. Wind energy has been used for thousands of years, from boats propelled by wind along the Nile River as early as 5,000 BC to windmills used to grind grain in the Middle East. When wind technology transferred to Europe, the Dutch developed large wind pumps to drain lakes and marshes. The Netherlands are still known today for their iconic windmills. In the United States, windmills have been used to grind grain and make small wind-electric generators, or wind turbines. In the 1930s,
rural electrification that took electric power lines to remote farms and communities brought the use of windmills to a standstill in the U.S. With today’s growing interest in renewable technology, wind power has come back to New Mexico’s rural areas. Traveling through Torrance County in New Mexico, you’ll see dozens of tall white structures with blades that look a lot like whirligigs. The wind farms found in the county are independent farms that take advantage of the area being one of the windiest in the state. The large rotor blades operate when the wind speed is between 13 kph (about 8 mph) and 90 kph (about 56 mph) and rotate between 15 and 20 revolutions per minute at constant speed. A single turbine can power up to 500 homes when the wind blows. Since the life of a wind turbine is between 20 and 25 years, they can operate for as many as 120,000 hours. New Mexico has taken steps to lease public lands to operators of wind farms. New Mexico’s State Land Office has approved five land leases with a company that won the bid at a public auction for the right to develop nearly 67 square kilometers (26 square miles) in Torrance and Lincoln counties. The wind farm is expected to generate about $16 million in revenue for New Mexico that will go to beneficiaries such as the state’s public schools. Meeting the challenge of making energy renewable by 2050 won’t be easy, but it’s a challenge that can be met. Xcel Energy’s Sagamore Wind Project, located in Roosevelt County near Portales, has constructed the first of its proposed 240 wind turbines. The project should generate enough electricity to power 194,000 homes, and reduce carbon emissions for the next 25 years, for the life of the turbines. Four states generate more than half of the U.S. wind electricity generation: Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas. Another 20 percent of total wind power generated in the U.S. comes from California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota and Colorado. New Mexico may be behind, but it’s starting to catch up.
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Kids’ Crossword “Moana” By MYLES MELLOR for Ages 8-15
Across 1. First name of the actress who played Moana 4. The demigod who took the heart away from Motonui 7. Exists 9. Type of boat Moana sailed on to find Maui 11. One ___ time, 2 words 13. All right! 14. Moana did not have this type of navigation on her voyage to find Maui 16. Several members of the actors and actresses in "Moana" were from this island in real life 20. __ __ (word repeated) : the capital of American Samoa in real life today 21. Moana wants to return the heart of __ ___ to her village to save her people (2 words) 23. Film about a friendly alien from another planet 24. Coco ___ 25. Paddle for a boat 26. What a speaker often speaks from 27. Cry of discovery when you find something out 29. What Te Fiti becomes at the end of the Moana story
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Down 1. Shape of a rainbow 2. They shine light 3. Deep black, like the night sky 5. Artificial intelligence, for short 6. Canada's neighboring country 8. Coconot-armored pirates who attack Moana and Maui 10. ___ Major or Minor- a constellation in the sky 12. As well 15. Fruity dessert 17. Moana was 16 years of ___ 18. The island Moana lives on with her family 19. Moana's mother 20. The Polynesians cook pigs in ___ (holes in the ground) 21. Volcanic demon who attacked Maui in search of the heart, 2 words 22. Moana's father 26. It blocks and controls the water of a river 28. Street, for short Solution on page 30
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AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY Santa Fe Area Circus Wise Fool New Mexico’s Wise Fool After School, 1131 Siler Rd., SF, NM 87507. Phone: 505-992-2588; Contact: Oriana Lee; Email: oriana@wisefoolnm.org; Website: wisefoolnewmexico.org/classes/youth-programs-2/; Ages: 7-12 years old; Enrollment: 5; Cost: $18/child; Wednesdays 3:30-5pm. Circus jam where children play in the circus together! Kids get to try stilt-walking, juggling, tumbling, partner acrobatics and hula hoops in a safe and supportive environment. This class is an open studio format where Wise Fool coaches will be on hand to support play and experimentation. No experience necessary! All precautions are being taken to ensure the studio is covid safe. Financial aid available: Just email to ask! Wise Fool is serious about safety, and right now that also means Covid-safe practices. We are requiring masks, taking temperatures, sanitizing after each use and working from home – everything we can do to ensure the safety of our community. Before arriving to the studio all visitors will review our policies and procedures and sign a safety agreement.
Dance Belisama Irish Dance, SF, 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.
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 pre-designed 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.
Albuquerque Area Art Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-7255; Contact: Elizabeth Becker; Website: cabq.gov/museum; Ages: 4 to 17. Albuquerque Museum is our inspiration. 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. 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 & 505796-0601; 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 NDI-NM at Dance Barns in Kaylee gets Karina MC, a retired Arabian national champion, ready for a lesson at Liz Sanchez month/$100 plus tax. ALL supplies Santa Fe, Phone: 505-983-7646; Stables in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo. included. Weekday afternoons-1 Contact: Wendy and Rodney; 1/2 hour long classes. Small classes Email: wbarker@ndi-nm.org; in the area of Sandia Heights. Website: ndi-nm.org/fall2020. Students receive expert instruction on the use of quality art materials while Ages: 3-18. Cost: $5 Registration Fee/Pay What You Can Classes; Sept. 8 - Dec. creating in a scenic studio setting. Come learn new sketching skills, paint with 8. We have many exciting offerings this fall, including: Workshops and camps acrylics & watercolors, create on fabric, work with pastels, and make pottery in targeted for specific age groups and interests. Online master classes with our kiln. For the young explorers to the experienced artists, each student national and international guest artists. Outdoor class & performance experireceives a high quality art experience - in a creative & nurturing environment. ences. Video series for young children. Mail-home materials to support our Art classes encompass a complete & comprehensive art program that students online curriculum. really enjoy. Come see why students never want class to end each day! Call or check the website for the Fall 2020 schedule - classes begin in Sept. 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. Santa Fe Children's Museum’s Virtual Field Trips, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM, 87505. Phone: 505-989-8359; Contact: Asis Gonzalez, Planetarium Coordinator; Email: virtualfieldtrips@santafechildrensmuseum.org; Website: santafechildrensmuseum.org; Grades: K-6; Cost: Free; Mondays-Fridays, Albuquerque School Of Circus Arts “ Flying Solo,” 1001 Yale Blvd. SE, Ste. 8:30am – 5pm. We have developed NEW Virtual Field Trips for all for FREE! As D, Abq, NM 87106. Phone: 505-459-3385; Contact: Rosalinda Rojas. Ages 7-15. 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
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We provide 1:1 best practices in Trapeze, Flying Pole, Lyra, Slings, Roman Rings, Silks, Handstand and Contortion. Video analysis and discipline-specific physical conditioning and injury prevention are an integral part of the training session. Pre-enrollment includes an application process and interview. For more information, contact program director @ 505.459.3385.
Dance Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM's Ballet Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-888-1054; 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. Dance Theatre Southwest After School Dance Classes, 3801 Academy Parkway S NE, Abq, NM 87109. Phone: 505-296-9465; Contact: Patricia Dickinson; Email: dancetheatresouthwest@gmail.com; Website: dtsw.com. Ages: 18 months through adult. Welcome to the Dance Theatre Southwest 2020-2021 Season. We look forward to seeing all our past students and welcome our new attendees. Full schedule available in alternating attendance of hybrid in-studio and on-line virtually. Every level. Every class. Ages 18 mos. through professional level including adult and mature adult classes. Styles: Ballet, Pointe, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Conditioning. Dance Theatre Southwest (DTSW) has been focused on the health and safety of all students since 1994. Now with COVID 19, the safety of Dancers, Faculty, & Staff is our highest priority during this soft-reopening process. DTSW provides 10 foot social distancing dance spaces for older dancers. Each studio has a medical grade air purifier. Every room/space is disinfected each evening with medical grade UV lighting systems. Our Dancers and Families deserve the highest level of caution and safety possible! DTSW continues to set standards of excellence known throughout the Southwest. Professional Faculty. Financial aid on needed basis. A place to dance, a place to learn. Also convenient fFor West Siders: 7/10 mile west on Osuna Rd. off I-25. Keshet Dance & Center for the Arts, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Email: info@KeshetArts.org; Website: KeshetArts.org. Virtual Fall Community Dance Classes for all ages and abilities with Keshet Dance. To view online dance classes in Creative Movement, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro-Brazillian and more, contact Ana Lopes Arechiga, Community Education Director. Registration is open and ongoing. Scholarships are available. Virtual Session runs through Dec. 5. NDI-NM at Hiland in ABQ, Phone: 505-983-7646; Contact: Wendy and Rodney; Email: wbarker@ndi-nm.org; Website: ndi-nm.org/fall2020. Ages: 3-18. Cost: $5 Registration Fee/Pay What You Can Classes; Sept. 8 - Dec. 8. We have many exciting offerings this fall, including: Workshops and camps targeted for specific age groups and interests. Online master classes with national and international guest artists. Outdoor class & performance experiences. Video series for young children. Mail-home materials to support our online curriculum.
Fencing Duke City Fencing Afterschool Classes, 2840 Girard Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-872-0048; Contact: Toby Tolley; Email: info@dukecityfencing.net; Website: dukecityfencing.net; Ages 6 and up; Class size 5 - 10; Cost: 80$ - 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.
Horseback Riding 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: 7-86; Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm; closed Mon. We are COVID compliant. Afterschool and weekend Academy riding lesson program in a covered arena. Also, full-day horse and pony camps on all APS holidays. Tax deductible. Lessons suitable for the first-time rider to the advanced student.
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Group & private riding lessons also available all year. Learn how to care, groom, communicate and ride your horse. All disciplines as well as English & Western. Also bareback for balance. Riders progress at own pace and are placed in groups according to skill level. Check out our Child, Family & Adult Specials! Visa and Mastercard accepted. “This is the place where people dream and horses fly.” Call the Stables for pricing and reservations. Platinum Performance Horses, 6414 Lagunitas Rd. SW, Abq, NM , 87105. Phone: 505-480-6000; Email: mariah.wilson88@yahoo.com; Contact: Mariah Wilson. Website: PlatinumHorses.com. At Platinum Performance Horses, our philosophy on training for both horses and their people provides an excellent, safe environment for kids of all ages to learn and enjoy the magic of horses! Our horses and program are very versatile offering a range of activities. Wellbehaved horses and knowledgeable instructors make for a SAFE experience that will enhance a child's ability to learn and grow as their confidence grows and thrives. We ride, groom, learn horse care and management and create crafts and of course, play!
Language Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque, 1701 4th Street SW, Abq, NM 87102. Phone: 505-724-4777; Contact: Amada Torres; Email: adxabq@cervantes.es; Website: albuquerque.cervantes.es; Ages: 1-12; Cost: $100-$250; Monday – Saturday. Whether you are a parent, teacher or school administrator, you know that learning a foreign language - particularly Spanish - is critical to young students who face a competitive future in higher education and the global economy. Instituto Cervantes will bring our program to you and teach your students in your school. Our highly qualified native teachers from Spain and Latin America hold advanced degrees in Spanish (Masters or Ph.D.) and are experienced professionals in child education. Instituto Cervantes is the largest international 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: Kristine Blackman, Owner; Email: BlackmanTKD@aol.com; Web site: blackmantkd.com. Ages: 3 years old and above. Virtual AND In-Person Training Available! 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.
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. continued on page 30
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"Flying Solo!” Albuquerque’s premier non-profit ballet academy. Leading the way in excellence in ballet for over 30 years. Superior training at affordable prices.
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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 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. Virtual and in-person Science and Engineering Classes at Explora! Fall semester programs for Growing a Scientist™ (ages 2½ -5 with an adult companion), weekend programs for Science to Grow On™ (grades K-3), and for Engineering Investigators (grades 35). Each program runs September through December. Advance registration required; dates and fee details on our 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 single-day camp for K-5th graders keeps imaginations active during non-school days! 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. Enjoy hands-on learning experiences from the comfort of your 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.
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.
Albuquerque art. history. people.
Albuquerque Museum is our inspiration! • 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
Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Road NW (in Old Town) 505-243-7255
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Club Z! Tutoring Services of Albuquerque In-Person and Online, Abq, NM 87112. Phone: 505-313-0073; Contact: Sue Hageman, Area Director. Website: clubztutoring.com/albuquerque. Ages: Pre-K to Adult. Club Z! offers online and in-home tutoring (following CDC guidelines). All subjects. We also offer Learning Pods for small groups of 3-4 children at a discount. All of our tutors are degreed professionals with tutoring experience who are background screened nationwide. On average, students who utilize Club Z!'s service increase two letter grades in just 60 days. 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. Rio Grande Educational Collaborative, 6260 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Ste. A, Abq, NM 87120; Phone: 505-873-6035; Contact: Michael Lujan; Email: asena@atrisco.org; Website: rgec.org; Grades: K-5; Rio Grande Educational Collaborative has grown over the last decade to be a major After School services provider in the state of New Mexico. RGEC continues to provide its highquality academic enrichment program to families and communities through more than 60+ school sites in New Mexico. Our response to families’ needs has made RGEC a trusted name among parents and children alike. Our VISION at RGEC is to dedicate our organization to preparing children, family and community for life-long success. The Mission of RGEC is to leverage resources and opportunities to create a continuum of services to support the social and academic dreams of children, their families and their communities. CYFD assistance available to families that qualify. 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 COVID-safe in-house sessions as well as online ZOOM classes in all subjects specializing in grades K-12. Call for special COVID rates. 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, 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!
Albuquerque
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque
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CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT PRIMARY CARE
Keep Them Healthy At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we are always committed to providing the best and safest health care to you and your family. From routine check-ups or vaccinations to acute illnesses – we are taking every precaution necessary to deliver safe and secure care in a COVID-free environment. Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Pediatric Care for newborns through18 years of age 465 St. Michael’s Dr., Suite 200, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 913-4901 Entrada Contenta Health Center Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and Urgent Care 5501 Herrera Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87507 Provider Offices: (505) 913-3233 Urgent Care: (505) 913-4180 For your safety, everyone is REQUIRED to wear a mask at ALL CHRISTUS St. Vincent facilities.
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