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Courtesy photo: Jen Paul Schroer as a young ballerinaFrom Dance Studio to Public ServiceBy Jen Paul Schroer Someone asked me at lunch the other day how I got into public service. I smiled and replied, “I was a college dropout.”It wasn’t because I couldn’t handle...
Courtesy photo: Driving my truck in the cool weatherConnecting Science and Math to Life, Learning, and PlayBy Judy Reinhartz On our ongoing learning journey, “The important thing is to never stop questioning” (Albert Einstein). I never tire of his insights about...
Courtesy photo: Elephant Butte Lake State Park, near Truth or Consequences, is a great place to explore on a boat or paddleboard, thanks to warmer weather conditions lasting later into the year.Cooler temperatures provide perfect conditions for outdoor funBy Darren...
Courtesy photo: Santa Fe fun.Ordinary outdoor play in nature has extraordinary benefits for you and your littlesBy Angelica Gabriel As a mother of a 10-year-old son, I know it can sometimes be challenging to get out of the house. It's been a long week; I have work to...
Courtesy photo: Christie with a tarantula.Overcome your fears, and help your kids do the sameBy Christie Collins Do you suffer from a mild to severe cases of entomophobia or arachnophobia? That is, the fear of insects or spiders, respectively. No, this is not an ad...
Courtesy photo: The first school I went to in 2024 to start my ambition with the charity. In the high mountains of the sacred valley.Coaching is something that will change lives.By Marshall Ryals Coaching is not just about the art of teaching: it’s about understanding...
Courtesy photo: Running through the garden space, 2022.The Story of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum GardenBy Hannah Hausman When the Santa Fe Children’s Museum opened its doors in 1985, the outdoor space on Old Pecos Trail was little more than packed earth—literal...
Courtesy photo: Mother and daughter paddleboarding.How do we nourish our child’s spiritual well-being?By Betsy Lombardi When I was raising my children, it was helpful to know that “it takes a village.” That meant that I didn’t have to have all the answers. As my...
