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Notes from Jen How moving to the United States to work as a nanny changed my lifeBy Uma Platz I found out about the Au Pair program in 2021 through my dad; his step-niece had been living in California for a year at that point, and he thought it would be a good...
New Mexico Traditions Spread Holiday Warmth The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs shares holiday cheer across the stateBy Stephen Hamway As snow accumulates on our mountain peaks and the days grow ever shorter, we’re reminded that the holiday season is just...
Honeybees and Chokecherry Trees Summer is sweet with these essential New Mexico species. As spring gently rouses New Mexico from its winter sleep and steadily warms into summer, the days become brighter and our gardens welcome back their beautiful blooms. With all...
Baile de Cascarones Adds Sparkle to Spring This New Mexico festivity is colorful, crunchy, confetti-filled fun. The Land of Enchantment is full of unique traditions with deep historic roots, kept alive by generations of New Mexicans. One of the most colorful...
Lighting the Culinary Spark New Santa Fe Children’s Museum video series explores the art and science of food. Pre-pandemic, one of the Santa Fe Children’s Museum's most popular weekly programs was Seeds and Sprouts, where visitors learned about gardening, cooking and...
Whether you’re completely overjoyed at the holiday season or think it’s humbug, the Christmas at the Palace event held every year at the Palace of the Governors on the Santa Fe Plaza has always been a community favorite. Christmas at the Palace was created as a way...
First Fruits Rituals and recipes for any family to celebrate Kwanzaa at home. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community and culture. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Mauland Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, to unite...
How to Holiday in 2020 ​Wrap up a forgettable year with memorable celebrations. I LOVE the holiday season. For our family, it begins in fall with my husband’s birthday, with Halloween following shortly after. His birthday kicks off all of the fun we know we’re going...
