Cover Kid Q&A – ON THE COVER: SOREN McCLELLAND

Soren McClelland Soren is a 10-year-old fifth grader at Atalaya Elementary who loves hockey, gaming, and rollerblading. A proud Santa Fe Capitals player, he enjoys math, solving problems, and being kind. He loves the Santa Fe Plaza, the Children’s Museum, pug videos,...

Winter 2026

Rethinking Resolutions

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

Fostering Authentic Family School Relationships

Courtesy Photo: Running in support of Chaparral Elementary.Integer a augue dolor. Quisque cursus bibendum pellentesque. Fusce dui sem, pharetra vitae laoreet sit amet, facilisis eu ligula. By Erica Martinez-Maestas I write this from a place of deep love, care, and...

New Year, New Possibilities

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

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

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

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...

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