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Tumbleweeds Magazine is the leading parental magazine for families in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Since 1995, we have been devoted to providing parents with accurate information on family activities, parenting resources, and parenting ideas and guidance customized to the specific requirements of Northern New Mexico families.

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Tanya Medrano, a Santa Fe High School graduate, stands with Dr. Julanna Gilbert during her commencement ceremony. Dr. Gilbert and Medrano collaborated on a computer-based project exploring the creation of art through reiterative mathematics.

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Spring 2026

More Than a Sport

Courtesy Photo: Friendships grow stronger on the wall.Integer a augue dolor. Quisque cursus bibendum pellentesque. Fusce dui sem, pharetra vitae laoreet sit amet, facilisis eu ligula. By Karuna Abe As the only climbing gym in Northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe Climbing...

Coffee & Crying

Courtesy Photo: Coffee & Crying sponsored by Santa Fe Therapy Associates.Care as infrastructureBy Meghan Montelibano “Hey, are you Santa Fam? I love your Instagram. I use your calendar every day!” It’s something I hear often, and it never gets old. While my name...

Kids Take City Hall

Photo by LeRoy N. Sanchez.Calvin and Alma interview Santa Fe’s new mayorBy Calvin and Alma Lovato Between meetings and a packed schedule, newly minted Santa Fe mayor Michael Garcia took time to catch up with a very important group of constituents: Santa Fe’s youngest...

New SNAP Rules Are Now In Effect

Courtesy photo: Upcoming federal SNAP changes in New Mexico, including new work requirements, utility deduction updates, and eligibility changes.Here’s what New Mexicans should knowA new federal law is changing how SNAP food benefits work, and for many New Mexicans,...

Las nuevas reglas del Programa de asistencia nutricional suplementaria ya están en vigor

Courtesy photo: Upcoming federal SNAP changes in New Mexico, including new work requirements, utility deduction updates, and eligibility changes.Lo que los nuevomexicanos deberían saberUna nueva ley federal cambia la forma en la cual funcionan los beneficios de...

Students Lobby at the New Mexico State Legislature

Courtesy Photo: Eighth graders preparing to speak on the Floor.This winter, the Santa Fe Girls’ School continues its long-standing eighth-grade project of lobbying at the state legislatureBy Darya Glass Since I began teaching 15 years ago, I have observed my students...

Notes From Jen: Mary Had a Little Lamb

Courtesy Photo: Aviva at her very first piano lesson at The Candyman Strings & Things—small hands on the keys, beginning a beautiful musical journeyThree Generations, One Song, and the Gift of OpportunityBy Jen Paul Schroer Aviva is six years old and learning to...

I Think You Have Autism: A Journey to Autism Coaching

Courtesy photos: Working at camp was incredibly rewarding.A journey to autism coachingBy AJ Richard “I think you have autism.” I laughed. How could I have autism? I provided care for individuals with autism. I was 32 years old. My partner proceeded to list reasons she...

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Tumbleweeds Magazine is a free parenting and family resource for Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. It’s designed for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking information on family activities, schools, health, and things to do with kids in Northern New Mexico.

What makes Tumbleweeds a top parental magazine in Albuquerque, NM?

Tumbleweeds Magazine provides Albuquerque parents with expert advice, local stories, and guides to family resources, schools, and events. It’s a trusted source for parenting information and community connections in Albuquerque, NM.

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