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Winter 2026
Rethinking Resolutions
Adobe Stock PhotoHow to make fitness goals stick this yearBy Gary Schneider Every year, most of us make a resolution to get fit, healthy and at our best through exercise by either joining a gym, walking or running, or some other type of exercise. We may even go for a...
Fostering Authentic Family School Relationships
Courtesy Photo: Running in support of Chaparral Elementary.Working together ensures student successBy Erica Martinez-Maestas I write this from a place of deep love, care, and commitment for our local students, families, and educators. I’m born and raised in Santa Fe,...
New Year, New Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: The Schroer family celebrates Christmas together, looking ahead to the new year with optimism and hope.Hopes & Wisdom for Santa Fe’s FamiliesBy Jen Paul Schroer This time of year always brings a familiar softness—a season filled with tradition,...
Ringing In a New Year
Courtesy Photo: Newly elected New Mexico school board members take the oath of office on Dec. 5.Think New Mexico looks toward what’s merry and bright for our education systemBy Mandi Torrez Education leaders, advocates, and stakeholders agree that there’s never been a...
Serving Up Confidence
Courtesy Photo: Coaches Pamela and Marcie bring the team in for a time-outWhat coaching middle school volleyball reveals about patience, parenting, and joyBy Pamela K. Blackwell Volleyballs bounced in every direction across the middle school gym, propelled by the...
Welcoming Winter with Open Arms
Courtesy photo: Winter Wonderland in Northern New Mexico.Judy’s STEM Jam, connecting science and math to life, learning, and playBy Judy Reinhartz Get ready for a fun filled excursion and pack layers of warm clothing, including coats, gloves, and boots, along with...
2025 Health & Wellness Guide
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Rethinking Resolutions
Adobe Stock PhotoHow to make fitness goals stick this yearBy Gary Schneider Every year, most of us make a resolution to get fit, healthy and at our best through exercise by either joining a gym, walking or running, or some other type of exercise. We may even go for a...
Ringing In a New Year
Courtesy Photo: Newly elected New Mexico school board members take the oath of office on Dec. 5.Think New Mexico looks toward what’s merry and bright for our education systemBy Mandi Torrez Education leaders, advocates, and stakeholders agree that there’s never been a...
New Year, New Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: The Schroer family celebrates Christmas together, looking ahead to the new year with optimism and hope.Hopes & Wisdom for Santa Fe’s FamiliesBy Jen Paul Schroer This time of year always brings a familiar softness—a season filled with tradition,...
Welcoming Winter with Open Arms
Courtesy photo: Winter Wonderland in Northern New Mexico.Judy’s STEM Jam, connecting science and math to life, learning, and playBy Judy Reinhartz Get ready for a fun filled excursion and pack layers of warm clothing, including coats, gloves, and boots, along with...
Love, Wrapped in Presence
Courtesy photo: Look around. Love leaves little reminders everywhere. Sometimes it even shows up in the shape of a heart on the sidewalk.Why the most meaningful gift this season may be the compassion you give yourselfBy Audrey Herrera-Castillo The holidays often...
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
Courtesy photo: Make art with loose parts and tea light candles.A time to slow down and connect with natureBy Aurora Hvidsten I grew up here in Santa Fe, the parents of two east coast transplants—one who grew up Catholic, one who grew up Protestant in a predominantly...
Finding the Perfect Pup
Courtesy photo: Kayla Donaldson and her dog, Yuki.What Families Should Know Before Bringing Home a Dog This Holiday SeasonBy Kayla Donaldson, Lead Dog Trainer, Dog Training Elite New Mexico Every year around the holidays, I start getting calls from families across...
Health
Rethinking Resolutions
Adobe Stock PhotoHow to make fitness goals stick this yearBy Gary Schneider Every year, most of us make a...
New Year, New Possibilities
Courtesy Photo: The Schroer family celebrates Christmas together, looking ahead to the new year with...
Things to Do
Serving Up Confidence
Courtesy Photo: Coaches Pamela and Marcie bring the team in for a time-outWhat coaching middle school...
Ringing In a New Year
Courtesy Photo: Newly elected New Mexico school board members take the oath of office on Dec. 5.Think New...
Featured Student Artists
JF Mazur Studio
JF Mazur Studio JF Mazur Studio offers children’s art workshops and private painting classes.[the_ad_group...
Dragonfly Art Studio
Dragonfly Art Studio Dragonfly Art Studio is a place where kids and adults develop their creative talent in...
Voces de la familia
Fostering Authentic Family School Relationships
Courtesy Photo: Running in support of Chaparral Elementary.Working together ensures student successBy Erica...
Welcoming Winter with Open Arms
Courtesy photo: Winter Wonderland in Northern New Mexico.Judy’s STEM Jam, connecting science and math to...