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Vol. 31 No. 4

REGULAR FEATURES

STORIES & SPECIAL FEATURES

Albuqerque Kids! Calendar pg 19

How To Shoot Wildlife Photos pg 8 Outdoor Class! pg 12

Santa Fe Kids! Calendar pg 22

Outdoor Learning Set to Start In NM’s Public Schools

Let’s Read! pg 24 Young Scientist pg 26

Teaching Media Literacy pg 14 Amparo pg 16

Guest Column pg 28 Kids Art pg 23, 30 Kids’ Crossword pg 32

Bernalillo County Nonprofit Helps HomelessFamilies With Children Find Housing

Let’s Draw pg 33

Afterschool Activities Directory pg 34

Let’s Party pg 33

Cover Story Hello, my name is Natalie Martinez and I am 15 years old. I currently attend Sandia High School. I have always loved drawing and creating art since a young age. This piece is of my rat Poppy and is an homage to my late rat Daisy. I really enjoy animals and being able to create something like this is very meaningful to me.

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How To Shoot Wildlife Photos By DEBORAH BEGEL

Kids, have you ever thought of being a wildlife photographer? You’d get to go to beautiful places in search of birds, plants and animals. To gather some suggestions for people like you and me who’d love to explore wild lands and take pictures, I recently visited one of my favorite places, Point Reyes National Seashore, a triangular shaped peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean about 30 miles north of San Francisco. I talked to a man who’s been living in this area and photographing wildlife for about 45 of his 75 years, Carlos Porrata. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he is a self-taught photographer who generously shared not only tips for beginners, but also stories about how he came to explore these coastal landscapes, often wearing blue jeans and a comfortable blue down jacket, his greying hair tied back off his face. He carries his Nikon D850, along with a 500-millimeter lens, a tripod and a pair of

Porrata said if he sees a coyote put his ears down, he’s spotted “food,” perhaps a gopher. Wildlife photos by Carlos Poratta

binoculars. As a young man, Porrata got a master’s degree in counseling and worked in the field for several years in New Jersey. Then he and his family took a leisurely trip across the United States, including a stop in New Mexico, which they vowed to visit again, and did. They also visited parks where, he said, “I kept on seeing all these guys dressed in green, talking about the birds and the bees, being outdoors in these amazing places. And I told my wife, I'd love to do that. So when we got to California, I decided to change my career.” The family settled in Marin County and a few months later, Porrata got a job as a California State Park Ranger, which meant roaming the trails as a “caretaker of the land” at the 2,000-acre Tomales Bay State Park, which is nestled in the 71,000-acre Point Reyes peninsula. Over the years, he developed his photography skills and shot photos for brochures and other materials the park published. Flashing a grin, he said, “When you do something you're passionate about, you put in a lot more energy, and perhaps most important, you start learning how to be patient and persistent, a huge tool for nature photography.” Porrata said he didn’t know much about nature when he became a ranger, but he taught himself one sound or sighting at a time. “When you are out in the woods and you hear a bird, you just have to go one of these tapes of all the bird songs… (or) you can take a picture. Then you can go back home and figure it out with the field guide.”

Although Porrata’s photographs of owls and hawks, elk and deer, bobcats, egrets and so many other residents are sought after, he often gives prints away, especially to local nonprofit organizations. He publishes photos in the Point Reyes Light and Bay Nature magazine, and also shows his work at Point Reyes Open Studios. He recently won Best of Show at WildCare’s Living with Wildlife Photography Contest. “To be honest with you, I don't do this to become famous or rich,” he said. Carlos Porrata. Photo by Deborah Begel. We were sitting at the kitchen table in his home, which has a view of Tomales Bay. “Is sharing your photographs a way of helping people fall in love with birds and wildlife?” I asked. “Exactly!” he exclaimed. I asked him about how beginners might approach wildlife photography. Most important, he said, is to remember that when we go to wild places, we are guests. “As you walk into an area,” he said, “you disturb the whole place. The birds get wild and loud, and everybody knows you're coming in.” But once he finds a spot, he adds, “I make myself comfortable. I sit low and I stop moving. And this takes practice.” The payoff, he said, comes after about a half hour, when “the natural behavior of the animals comes back.” His other recommendations include: l We try to position ourselves where the subject is in front of us and the light is in back of us, so that we have light on the subject. l When you choose a place, you want to try to set it up (so that you)

These White Pelicans were at nearby Nicasio Reservoir.

have a good background. I usually shoot for the sharpness of the subject. So what I'm looking for is the different colors. l In terms of protecting the animals, shoot far away, not right on top (of your subject). l You need to read and study the behavior of animals before you go and try to take photos of them, because the more you know, the easier continued on page 10

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Porrata captured these Tule Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore.

it will be to find them. l Nowadays cell phones are so good that you can get some amazing photos. The only problem is that you don't have a telephoto that will let you get real close. But for children to start exploring, they could shoot landscapes and appreciate habitats. l Don’t move fast because it scares the animals. Porrata’s own ability to be patient and persistent is illustrated with a story about his resolve to take a photo of a Great Horned Owl. “It took me about two and a half weeks of going (to a particular spot with cypress trees) every day. I would go there before dusk, before sunset and I would set up my tripod and camera and just sit. “I started noticing the first branch that she would always go to, which we call a Porrata went to this spot many times before he captured this Great perch. And Horned Owl. then she had a trail right in front of her that was very long. So anytime a mouse would cross by, that would be a perfect place to catch it. “One day she started flying, coming towards the perch. Her eyes are locked into mine. So I got the shot that I wanted.” That story makes me think that if you and I developed patience and persistence here in New Mexico, we too could take become lifelong learners about nature and photography and discover some places that mean a lot to us. For Carlos Porrata: “It is a lifelong project, one that satisfies my soul. I feel real centered when I'm out in the woods.”

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More information: CarlosPorrata.com Point Reyes National Seashore: nps.gov/pore Tomales Bay State Park: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=470 To see and listen to birds: birds.cornell.edu/home

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Outdoor Class! Outdoor Learning Set to Start In NM’s Public Schools By GWYNNE ANN UNRUH New Mexico’s students will soon be spending time in outdoor classrooms with teachers who are prepared to use the natural environment as a teaching tool. Thanks to Environmental Education New Mexico (EENM), the Wild Friends Program and the 2022 legislation-funded Outdoor Learning Initiative, teachers can use the many days of great weather in the Land of Enchantment to get their students into the schoolyard to learn as soon as outdoor classrooms are available on campuses around the state. SOL Forest School has been ahead of the curve in New Mexico with extracurricular outdoor learning since 2017, using the Cibola National Forest and the East Mountains as its classroom “Giving children the opportunity to be outside learning and playing in the natural world is exactly what we need to grow future stewards of the earth. We can't expect children to protect something that they don't know and they're not connected to,” said Sally Stevens, founder of Sol Forest School The Outdoor Learning Program Legislation, which was sponsored by state Senator Siah Correa Hemphill, was signed into law in March. The legislation creates two new positions at the New Mexico Public Education Department to support outdoor learning statewide. It also provides for professional development focused on outdoor education for teachers, as well as micro-grants for the construction of outdoor classrooms on school grounds throughout the state. “The natural world provides a wonderful, rich learning environment that automatically allows students and teachers to apply knowledge in a meaningful way,” said Deputy Secretary Gwen Perea Warniment. “In this way, outdoor learning is not just about being outside, it’s about deeper learning.” Outdoor learning involves a flexible, evidence-based strategy that educators can use to conduct the same lesson they were planning to do indoors when they incorporate the local area to enhance student learning. The statewide program will support delivery of outdoor instruction, high-quality lessons and other materials. The development of the program will begin this summer when the department makes available a $500,000 legislative appropriation to staff a new Outdoor Learning Program and fund grants to help schools. “Time spent outdoors reduces stress and promotes healthy lifestyles. This is true for everyone but especially for children,” said Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus. “When we can combine outdoor time with hands-on learning, it’s a win-win for students academically, socially and emotionally.” The goal of the program is more than just building classrooms in a shady spot. It includes giving teachers resources and activities that promote discovery, experimentation and connection to the natural world. “Outdoor learning can be applicable for any content area,” said Shafiq Chaudhary, interim director of PED’s Math and Science Bureau, which is implementing the Outdoor Learning Program. Math students can collect and analyze data on fallen leaves, go on a geometry scavenger hunt or use the Pythagorean theorem to study the length of shadows at different times of day. Younger kids can play “I Spy” to develop language skills while older students write poetry under a tree. Science students can learn and measure changes in the environment. At Santo Domingo Elementary School, students are learning about Santa Domingo Pueblo’s agricultural heritage in outdoor learning spaces that include a garden, a greenhouse and a chicken coop. The Pueblo

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planned to add an amphitheater, classroom space and an outdoor kitchen by the end of June. “We’re really Indigenizing our teaching spaces because learning for Indigenous students didn’t happen within the four walls of a Western classroom,” said Lorilei Chavez, the school’s Indigenous curriculum instructional coach. “We want to take Indigenous students outside underneath the elements and connect them to this DNA of how we understand the world and the environment.” The pandemic highlighted the need to invest in outdoor learning spaces to help ensure that teachers can continue to educate students in safe, healthy environments. The idea for an Outdoor Learning Program began early in the pandemic with the Wild Friends Program, a unique, award-winning civics education program at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Participants provide a statewide, experiential education program that integrates civics and wildlife law to help students in grades 4 to 12 understand the democratic process, develop good citizenship skills and

Students participate in a forest circle at SOL Forest School, an outdoor learning private school. Courtesy photo.

contribute to wildlife conservation by involving them in public policy projects. In fall, 2020, students in the Wild Friends Program voted to work on the concept of outdoor classrooms. They studied the benefits and challenges and created design prototypes for outdoor classrooms at their schools. They also helped draft Senate Memorial 1 encouraging the implementation of outdoor classrooms and then testified virtually in support of the memorial during the 2021 legislative session. The memorial, which was also introduced by Correa Hemphill, passed the Senate with bipartisan support. It had support from students and educators, including EENM, a professional support network of more than 150 organizations serving more than 280,000 New Mexican children. Then a multi-agency task force was formed to study outdoor learning, which did recommend establishing an outdoor classroom program. “Being outside offers many benefits to students and educators, including improved physical, emotional, social and spiritual health and well-being, improved academic skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving, enhanced academic achievement, increased motivation and enthusiasm to learn and increased connections with our communities,” Correa Hemphill said. “The last couple of years, we’ve had incredible buy-in from legislators and state leaders,” said Stephanie Haan-Amato, EENM’s communications and development director. “It’s really rewarding to see everyone getting excited about outdoor learning.” By the time Earth Day 2023 rolls around, more New Mexico students will be outside enjoying the grandeur of the Land of Enchantment as an awesome space for learning.

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Teaching Media Literacy

into classrooms at all grade levels in schools across the state. Media plays a role in every part of our lives through books, posters and signs, websites and more. Even a fast-food restaurant logo or a stop light is media, said Pereyra, who has been teaching media literacy for

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Teaching reading and writing is no longer enough to prepare students to navigate our modern world. They also need to know how to access, evaluate and create all kinds of communication – from textbooks to TV news to Twitter. “In order to function in this society, if you’re not media literate, you’re not literate,” said Pamela Pereyra, a volunteer advocate who wears several hats in the media literacy arena, including New Mexico chapter chair for Media Literacy Now. Pereyra and others have fought to get state funding for media literacy programs. A $400,000 funding bill sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Bobby Gonzales failed during this year’s legislative session, but a similar amount of money was successfully included in the supplemental general appropriations bill. Brenda Wagoner, an eighth-grade English teacher at West Las Vegas Middle School, was among a group of middle school social studies and English teachers trained in a pilot program in 2020, just months before the COVID pandemic forced schools to move to remote learning. Then a first-year teacher, she wasn’t familiar with media literacy but used her new knowledge to embed the concepts into her regular lesson plans. As part of a unit on Greek mythology, Wagoner had her students investigate teen bullying. They played the role of Greek gods in a texting conversation in which they were either bullies or victims. They also created memes based on their characters -- Medusa for a message about pretty hair, for example – and made posters to put up around the school for an anti-bullying campaign. “That really opened their eyes,” Wagoner said, adding that she now regularly uses various kinds of media in her classroom and adds digital elements to assignments. She also is working to teach parents how using cell phones in classrooms can be beneficial. “I’m able to captivate my kids and I have a lot more hands-on (learning) in my classroom,” she said. Pereyra is encouraged by the work Wagoner and other teachers are doing, but says New Mexico needs a long-term, coordinated approach with more teacher training to ultimately get media literacy education

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West Las Vegas Middle School English teacher Brenda Wagoner talks with student Estevan Benavidez during a lesson in which students created memes linked to Greek mythology. Photo courtesy Pamela Pereyra of Media Literacy Now.

more than 20 years and is also the founder and CEO of Media Savvy Citizens, which works with educators around the state. Kelly Pearce, a former newspaper reporter who now works as an instructional coordinator for Rio Rancho Public Schools, also took part in the 2020 training. At the time she was teaching an elective class on media literacy. Although she is no longer in the classroom full time, she continues to advocate for media literacy education. “In a world dizzy with technology, our students need mechanisms to traverse media and become wise cyberspace citizens who think and communicate critically,” Pearce said at a hearing before the state Senate Education Committee in February. “Media literacy should be injected into all of our New Mexico schools so today’s children are the savvy media-influenced leaders of tomorrow.” Other states are addressing media literacy education, according to a recent report from online learning company Learnics. Illinois has a clear policy mandate for media literacy lessons in the classroom, and Texas created the first teacher training requirement, for example. Media literacy should be part of professional learning for educators and embedded in all curriculums, Pearce said. Students need to be taught lessons about how what they post on social media today could affect their future employment, how to find credible sources when researching topics online or reading news reports and how to communicate in different formats. “That gives you power that makes you an informed citizen in our society,” she said. Pereyra agreed and added that critical thinking is a key component of media literacy. “Today’s students need skills to understand vast amounts of information to be effective communicators and participants in society,” she said.

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Bernalillo County Nonprofit Helps Homeless Families With Children Find Housing By EFRAIN VILLA In his 1962 State of the Union address, President John F. Kennedy said, “The best time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” That “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” approach aligns well with the worldview of Serge Martinez. That’s why he cofounded Amparo, a nonprofit organization in Albuquerque dedicated to providing emergency housing assistance and eviction prevention services. Beneficiaries are families with children in the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County (ABC) Community School Partnership and homeless children and youth in the Albuquerque Public Schools McKinney-Vento Program, a federally funded program. Although there are many nonprofits, government agencies and philanthropic coalitions operating in New Mexico with a mission to end homelessness, Martinez says Amparo was founded on less lofty goals. “I’m a ‘housing first’ guy, so our main goal is just to serve our local community quickly before someone ends up on the street,” says Martinez. “We are fast and agile. If I get an email right now from someone who needs our help, we could convene the board by email, vote on it, and if we say yes, one of us could zip over with a check or a debit card in 24 hours or less. We do it all the time.” Referrals are vetted by school coordinators and social workers. “The best time to vet someone is before they need an emergency check and by working with our partners, we know that a family has a legitimate need for assistance,” says Martinez. Without employees to pay and only four volunteer members, he says, the nonprofit’s funds can quickly flow to people in need with little overhead. After the emergency funds have been awarded, Martinez and the other three board members work to get reimbursed by larger entities that would have eventually paid for the same services but would have taken longer to do so. Amparo’s “housing first” ideology means that to address any other challenge an individual is facing, permanent housing without preconditions must be the first priority. Providing stable housing is not only ethical, but also makes economic sense because reducing emergency room visits, arrests and other emergency social services offset the initial investment in housing. “And it’s not just about having a roof over your head, which is a good start, but it’s (also) about having a stable community so you can have continuity,” he says. “So that when you have kids, they can go to the same school and stay in the same classroom. So you can stay on your same route to work and you get to know your neighbors and develop political power in your area by knowing each other.” Although official definitions of homelessness exist to create consistency in data, those classifications can fall short of capturing the full picture of what homelessness looks like, especially regarding how children experience it. When people, particularly children, are homeless, the trauma can linger long past any one particular instance. “It’s not a straight line, but there’s correlation between housing instability and difficulties later on down the road that we all end up paying for as a society,” says Martinez. “There is the mental stress associated with instable housing for children, which can lead to behavioral health disorders, abusive relationships and interactions with the criminal justice system. Housing is also about healthcare in general because of the preventative nature of stable housing.

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Ann Juveland, 17, and Anson Cook, 17 show off Amparo fundraising T-shirts. Photo by Deanna Creighton Cook.

“In tent cities, you might not see a lot of kids,” Martinez adds. “You don’t find many kids in shelters. It is much more common to see people doubling up by moving in with family and sleeping on a couch and then moving into someone else’s house or sleeping in cars or short stay hotels, which are way more expensive than renting a home.” Amparo believes housing is a human right -- that as a society, we are all better off when everyone who wants a stable home has one. Kids not directly suffering from housing instability are also affected when, for example, their classmates must change schools and their teachers have to work to remediate a constantly changing classroom. A family member served by Amparo said, “My family and I became homeless and when I was referred to the Amparo program and found out they could help us, we finally felt relieved. But they don't just help with a place to stay for temporary. They are helping me with getting back on my feet, from housing to day care. My case worker from Title I has been amazing and took our case seriously. We are finally getting the help my family needed. I know my family and I are going to be OK.” Martinez says it is extremely gratifying when he talks at schools and witnesses how children’s sense of justice kicks into high gear. “Although we are all living in dark times,” he says, “it’s important that we talk about the issue because our neighbors, family, friends and classmates could be going through instable housing, and we are all better off when those issues are addressed. Maybe we realize that when someone has only slept three hours because they’re living in a car, they’re not going to be at their best, and a bit of assistance could go a long way.” Amparo is also supported through grants from such philanthropic organizations as the Robert T. Keeler Foundation and United Way. For more information: amparonm.org

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Albuquerque Kids! Calendar Calendar Calendar Our calendar is as accurate as possible, but times, places & dates of events can change so be sure to call ahead. To have your events listed free in our next calendar, fill out our calendar form at newmexico-kids.com or send date, time, place, cost, description of activity, sponsoring organization and contact phone to kids@newmexicokids.com. The deadline is Aug. 17 for listings in Sept/Oct. Calendar listings are not guaranteed because of space limits. Phone numbers have a 505 area code unless otherwise noted.

July Arts & Crafts 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Family Art Workshops, 1-2:30pm. All ages can enjoy projects with a variety of art mediums, all materials supplied; child and grown-up friendly. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov. 6, Paint Party, 10:30am. Paint the day away creating works of art. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 8, Amazon Art Class, 3pm. Explore the Amazon Rainforest through art. Free ice cream for participants, intergenerational, ages 6+, under 10 with adult, call to reserve. Free, Sailer Fine Art, 1100 San Mateo NE, 350-5413, escapeintimeabq.com. 19, Aquaman/Mermaid Self Portraits, 2-3pm. After having a photo taken, create a mermaid/aquaman self portrait; ages 9-12; registration required, participants limited. Free, Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org. 29, Shark Attack Painted Rocks, 34pm. Paint a rock to look like a shark about to bite; ages 9-12, registration required. Free, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org.

Classes & Workshops 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Meditation for Kids, In Person, 10-11:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-10, masks required. By donation, Kadampa Meditation Center NM, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.

Cultural Centers & Museums 3, Visual Arts Museum: Free First Sunday, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10am-4pm. Free to all NM residents, explore the art exhibits in the museum. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Free Sunday Mornings at ABQ Museum, 9am-1pm. Free

general admission to the museum, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov. 6, Free First Wednesday, ABQ Museum, 9am-5pm. Timed ticketing applies. Free, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, holdmyticket.com. 6, 13, 20, 27, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. 12, Relaxed Night at the Natural History Museum, 4-7pm. An evening for anyone who might get overwhelmed by crowds, sounds or flashing lights or just enjoys smaller crowds. The museum will be sensory-friendly. $5, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org. NM Dept of Cultural Affairs has links with information about museums, historic sites and other institutions, newmexicoculture.org. Tinkertown Museum is open MonsFris, 10am-4pm. More than 50,000 glass bottles form this 22-room museum with eccentric collections of Americana. $3 ages 4-16/$6 adults (last ticket sold at 3:30pm), 121 Sandia Crest, 281-5233, tinkertown.com.

Exhibits Ongoing, “Chocolate the Exhibition.” Learn about the biology of cacao while sitting under a life-sized tree, barter for seeds at a realistic Aztec marketplace and follow cacao across the Atlantic. Included with admission, NM Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain NW, 841-2800, nmnaturalhistory.org/exhibits/sections/temporaryexhibits. Ongoing, “Pivot” Skateboard Deck Art. This exhibit features unique artwork that speaks to the quick transitions many Native people make between their traditional and day-to-day lives using skateboard decks and acrylics. Free under 5/$8 ages 5-17, student, senior/$10 military, NM Resident/$12 adult, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th NW. 843-7270, indianpueblo.org. Ongoing starting July 2, “Remnants,” 9am. Artwork inspired by nature’s fragments and found objects by Carolyn Berry and Margy O’Brien. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov.

Fairs & Festivals 1-7, Tanabata Wish-Making Station, 9am-5pm. It is traditional for people to write their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku papers and affix them to bamboo branches. Included with admission, Japanese Garden at the Botanical Garden, 2601 Central NW, 8487172, cabq.gov. 2, International Mud Day, 11am-3pm. Splash, roll, squish, slide and make mud pies. Explore educational workshops

related to mud and soil, learn about earth worms and play in wet mud. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov. 4, Freedom 4th, 3-10pm. Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, food, music and children’s activities. Free, Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, 768-3556, cabq.gov. 16, Dragonfly Festival, 10am-2pm. Explore discovery stations about dragonflies, including their predatory habits and how important they are to a healthy ecosystem. There will be activities for the entire family. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov. 16, Neighborhood Nature Festival! ¡Festival de la Naturalzeza del Barrio!, 9am-noon. Live music, naturethemed carnivale performers, naturebased games, paletas, storytelling, children’s activities, live birds show-ntell, language interpreters. Free, Alamosa Park, 1100 Bataan SW, 768-4959, cabq.gov/naturefest. 23, Lavender Night Market and Fundraising Concert, 5-9pm. Harnette Park Los Ranchos, 6718 Rio Grande NW, 933-8650, lavenderinthevillage.org. 23, Route 66, Summerfest, 5-10pm. Multiple stages with bands, food trucks and show vehicles. Free, Nob Hill, from Girard to Washington, cabq.gov. 24, Lavender in the Village Festival, 8am-3pm. Harnette Park Los Ranchos, 6718 Rio Grande NW, 933-8650, lavenderinthevillage.org.

Library Events Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Storytimes, Crafts, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: abqlibrary.org, riorancholibraries.org, placitaslibrary.com Ann Lincoln’s Yo Ho Ho Pirate Show, various dates, times and library locations. Join jolly Captain Ann Lincoln for her one-of-a-kind performance which includes juggling, magic, comedy and her trained bird and bunny. Free, abqlibrary.org. “Jack and the Beanstock” with Opera Unlimited, various dates, times and library locations. This story has just the right larger-than-life characters for a children’s opera. Free, abqlibrary.org. John Polinko’s Magic and Juggling, various dates, times and library locations. John will use magic and juggling to perform illusions to encourage children to read. Free, abqlibrary.org. Pig Out on Reading with Farmer Minor, various dates, times and library locations. Farmer Minor will do “True Storytelling” about how Daisy became the “World’s Most Famous Pig” all because she loved libraries and “Pig Books.” Free, abqlibrary.org. Pint-Sized Polkas with Mike Schneider, various dates, times and library locations. Music and magic for the whole family. Free, abqlibrary.org. Summer Reading Movies, various

dates, times and library locations. Movies like “Little Mermaid,” “Finding Nemo” and “Aquamarine” will be shown. Free, abqlibrary.org. 9, Ocean-Themed Bingo for Kids, 23pm. Play ocean-themed bingo and win prizes; ages 6+. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 291-6260, abqlibrary.org. 9, Special Movie Presentation, 1pm. Call for title, this will be a child-friendly movie relating to the theme “Ocean of Possibilities.” Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com. 13, Scavenger Hunt, 11am-5pm. Participants will receive instructions with clues to find items and information around the Special Collections Library. There will be a bonus section that encourages an additional hunt at the Ernie Pyle Library the next day. Free, Special Collections Library, 423 Central NE, 848-1376, abqlibrary.org. 14, Ernie Pyle Scavenger Hunt, 11am5pm. Hunt and find items and information around the library with a bonus section; all ages. Free, Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard SE, 256-2065, abqlibrary.org. 14, Opera Unlimited, 10:30am. A music-filled performance of “Three Billy Goats.” Free, Esther Bone Library, 950 Pinetree SE, RR, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org. 14, Water on the Move with ¡Explora!, 11am-noon. Be a water engineer and design, build and test aquifer models to track contaminants, water tables and well levels; ages 9-12, registration limited and required. Free, Erna Fergusson Library, 950 Pinetree SE, RR, 891-5012, riorancholibraries.org. 16, “Placitas Rocks” A Geological Extravaganza for the Entire Family,” 10am-5pm. See a photographic, pictorial and graphic display of the geology of Placitas and the surrounding areas. Geologists will be on hand to identify rocks you bring in. Demonstrations and displays. Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com. 19, Water on the Move with ¡Explora!, 11am-noon. Be a water engineer and design, build and test aquifer models to track contaminants, water tables and well levels; ages 9-12, registration limited and required. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org. 23, Explora Family STEM, 1pm. Activities for parents and children around the theme “Ocean of Possibilities.” Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com. 27-28, Wonder on Wheels, 10:30am. The WoW’s exhibit for the summer is “Musica Buena: Celebrating Music in NM.” Explore the instruments, people and dances from a few of NM’s musical traditions. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org.. 30, Reading Challenge Follow Up, 11am-4pm. Children who participated in the reading challenge can select another new book and receive a bag of reading prizes. Free, Placitas Community Library,

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Music Drums around the World with Kevin Kinkane, various dates, times and library locations. Get your hands on dozens of percussion instruments and hit, scrape and shake through this highly interactive music program. Free, abqlibrary.org. Summer Reading Concerts, various dates, times and library locations. See bands like Watermelon Jug Band, Turquoise Blues and Le Chat Lunatique. Free, abqlibrary.org. 2, 16, 30, Family Music Festivals, 4:30pm. First band at 4:30pm, Raptor Show and zoo visitati0n between bands, second band at 7:30pm; food available for purchase. Free 17 & under/$20 adult, Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N. Frontage, Edgewood, 281-7655, wildlifewest.org. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, ABQ Summer Scene, 2-4pm, activities; 5pm, concerts. An outdoor market featuring artists, makers, vintage vendors, food trucks and live music; all ages. Make a reservation for updates and details. Free, Fusion Meadow, 706 1st, reservations: ampconcerts.org/tag/fusion. 7, 21, Garden Music, 6-8:30pm. Local bands will provide a dinner soundtrack, kids can get their faces painted and brave a 25-foot climbing wall. Free ages 2 and under, $7 youth & senior/$14 adult, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 9, Neighborhood Open Space Community Concert, 6pm. Opening act by Conservation Carnivale, musical performance by JD Nash Band. Bring a blanket or chair, picnic dinner and enjoy paletas, face painting, science circus truck and a hands-on activity. Free, Tijeras Biozone Open Space, 15600 Central SE, 768-4959, cabq.gov/naturefest. 15, 29, Zoo Music, 6-8:30pm. An evening with wildlife, food and performances by national touring entertainment. Kids can get faces painted and check out animal exhibits. Free 2 and under/$8.50 ages 3-12/$17 adult, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, cabq.gov. 16, Sunset Concert with Last Call, 68pm. An outdoor concert with the band Last Call, Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov.

Science & Nature 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Saturday Guided Bird Walks, 8:30-10am. Join a volunteer naturalist and fellow birders for a guided walk; limited to 12, please register. $3 parking/day use fee, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org. 12, Twilight Tour at the Zoo, 6:308:30pm. Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo: observe animal behavior while taking a tour of the zoo. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov.

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13, NM Agriculture in the Classroom, 10:30am. Within this project, “Right This Very Minute,” students and their families will learn about the different practices of agriculture. Free, Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 8915013, riorancholibraries.org. 14, Shark and Ray Awareness Day, 10am-2pm. Meet the Bio Park’s black tip, sand tiger sandbar, nurse and zebra sharks. Visit discovery stations to find out about their unusual senses. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Aquarium, 2601 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov. 15, Density Liquid Layers with ¡Explora!, 3-4pm. Delve into density, the property of matter that determines whether objects float or sink; ages 9-12 registration required and limited. Free, Lomas Tramway Library, 908 Eastridge NE, 291-6295, abqlibrary.org. 20, NM Museum of Natural History and Science, 10:30am. Explore ecosystems from the perspectives of the animals that live in them. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 25, Water Filtration with ¡Explora!, 3-4pm. Experiment with a variety of materials to filter water samples; ages 912, registration required and limited. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 7685141, abqlibrary.org. 26, Night Walk at the Botanic Garden, 6:30-8:30pm. A family friendly event to explore nightfall with a guided tour through the garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators. $10 youth & seniors/$15 adults, ABQ BioPark, 2601 Central NW, 848-7180, cabq.gov. 29, International Tiger Day, 10am2pm. Join in an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation with a tiger keeper chat and enrichment activities. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. State Parks Free Entrance Days: schedules & details at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks-state.htm.

Stage 1-4 & 9-10, “Edmund and the Astronaut,” various times. An original sci-fi play starring Ross Kelly and a remotecontrolled robot. $15-$20, Fusion, 708 1st NW, 766-9412, fusionnm.org. 22-24 & 29-31, “Aurora and the Great Unfreeze,” 7pm, Fri; 5:30 & 7pm, Sat; 2:30 & 4pm, Sun. An immersive and interactive play that takes young audiences on an expedition into the magical Snow World to find Aurora, creator of the Aurora Borealis. $5 under age 18/$15 adults, N4th Theater, 4904 4th NW, 3452872, northfourthnm.org.

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ia NW, rgnc.org. 16, Storyteller, “Indiana Bones,” 1pm. He will tell legends from the history of NM with his puppet, Draco the Dragon and will have artifacts to touch. This is part of the “Placitas Rocks” program the same day, bring a favorite rock to show others. Free, Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas, 867-3355, placitaslibrary.com. 19, Explorar Las Artes: Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, 10am. Listen to the rollicking story, “Gazpacho for Nacho” and use the five senses to explore the ingredients of gazpacho; ages 3-5 and caregivers. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center Library, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org.

Just for Teens Making Medieval Modern: Chainmaille Workshop, various dates, times and libraries. Learn the ancient art of Chainmaille weaving and make an aluminum bracelet; ages 13-17, registration required, space limited. Free, abqlibrary.org. 12, Beach-y Keen Book Chat, 11amnoon. Share what book you’re reading for summer, hear what others are reading and relax in a beachy setting; ages 1318, limited to 30. Free, Main Library, 501 Copper NW, 768-5141, abqlibrary.org. 13, Teen: Room Decor, 2:30-3:30pm. Add color to your room decor by creating a mini idea board; ages 13-19. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 14, Loom Woven Key Fob, 11am-noon. Build a simple loom and use it to design and create a 2” x 2” weaving to attach to a key ring; ages 13-17. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org. 19, Anime Club, 2:30pm. Join likeminded fans, discuss new shows and topics plus themed food and activities; ages 13-19. Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 891-5013, riorancholibraries.org. 19, Comic Con Trivia Night, 3:304:30pm. For teens. Free, Taylor Ranch Library, 5700 Bogart NW, 897-8816, abqlibrary.org. 22, Self-Care & Boundaries Workshop for Teens & Tweens, 10am-noon. F0r ages 11 to senior in high school who are grieving a death. Held at location in the NE Heights – RSVP for details. Free, Children’s Grief Center, childrensgrief.org. 27, Teen: Music Trivia, 2:30pm. Show off music knowledge and win mini prizes; ages 13-19, Free, Loma Colorado Library, 755 Loma Colorado NE, RR, 8915013, riorancholibraries.org. 28, Squid Games, 2-3pm. These games will be safer than the ones on TV. Play Red Light-Green Light, Tug of War, and the squid game; ages 13-17. Free, Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, 2916260, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents 15, Explora Adult Night: “Science of Food,” 6-9pm. Activities related to the theme from performances and guest lectures to art and science experiments. All exhibits will be at available, 18+. Free members/$10, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 600-6072, explora.us.

For Teachers 11-15, Code Craft Cafe. A week of learning with physical computing craft materials. Learn about new tools, knowledge and skills that could be applied to CS or engineering clubs or classes; registration required. Free,Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us.

Also of Interest 1, Family Freedom Dance, 7-10pm. Celebrate Independence Day with a family dance. $10/$50 cap for families of 5 or more, Escape in Time, 1100 San Mateo NE, 386-1386, escapeintimeabq.com. 1, 8, 22, Movies on the Plaza, 7pm. Watch on the big screen (a half-block wide). July 1: “Encanto,” July 8, “The Goonies,” and July 22, “Selena,” Free, Civic Plaza Downtown, albuquerquecc.com. 2, La Luz Market, noon-6pm. Thirty five-plus local artisan vendors, food trucks and live music; family- and dogfriendly. Free, 6780 4th, Los Ranchos, instagram.com/laluzmarketabq. 2, 9, 16, Backyard Market: The ABQ Collective, 9am-2pm, July 2 & 9, 4-9pm, July 16. Enjoy 30-plus makers, live music and food trucks. Free, The ABQ Collective, 1321 Eubank NE, 554-1853, thabqcollective.com. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sunday Family Events, 2pm. Family-focused programming with kid-friendly performances, workshops and events. Free, Fusion, 708 1st NW, 766-9412, fusionnm.org/events. 16, 30, Chess in the Park, 8:3011:30am. Enjoy some fun casual chess and live music; no RSVP required. Free, Downtown Growers Market, 810 Copper NW, learnerschess.org. 23, NM Entertainment’s Morning Toons, 11:30am-12:30pm. Grab your PJs, blanket and enjoy old-school cartoons; ticket price includes breakfast. $10, The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central NE, nmentertains.com/movie-screenings. 23, Organizaton of Competitive Bodybuilders Natural NM, 10am-6pm. This is a drug-free tested competition. Free under age 4/$15 ages 4-12/$50 adults, ABQ Journal Theatre, NHCC< 1701 4th SW, nhccnm.org. The Children’s Hour provides weekly educational and entertaining public radio programing and podcasts for listeners of all ages, created by and for kids and families, ChildrensHour.org, 89.9 fm KUNM.

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Arts & Crafts 6, 13, 20, 27, Family Art Workshops, 1-2:30pm. All ages can enjoy projects with variety of art mediums, all materials supplied; child and grown-up friendly. Included with admission, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

Classes & Workshops 7, 14, 21, 28, Meditation for Kids, In Person, 10-11:30am. In this lighthearted and fun class, children build inner strength and confidence by developing good qualities with a short meditation, teaching and activities to increase patience, respect, giving and kindness; ages 4-10, masks required. By donation, Kadampa Meditation Center NM, 142 Monroe NE, 292-5293, meditationinnewmexico.org/calendar.

Cultural Centers & Museums 3, Free First Wednesday, 9am-5pm. General admission is free on the first Wed of the month. Timed ticketing applies. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, ABQ, 243-7255, holdmyticket.com. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Toddler Time, 9-10am. Explora opens an hour early for caregivers and toddlers to enjoy early childhood exhibit areas, storytime and a music jam. Included with admission/free for members & under age 1, Explora, 1701 Mountain NW, 224-8323, explora.us. 7, Visual Arts Museum: First Sunday Free Admission, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10am-4pm. Free to all NM residents, explore the art exhibits in the museum. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th SW, 724-4771, nhccnm.org. 7, 14, 21 28, Free Sunday Mornings at ABQ Museum, 9am-1pm. Free general admission to the museum. Free, ABQ Museum, 2000 Mountain NW, 243-7255, cabq.gov.

Fairs & Festivals 6, Downtown Summerfest, 5-10pm. An artisan market, food trucks, local entertainment and a national headliner. Free, Civic Plaza, 301 Tijeras NW, cabq.gov. 6, 7, The Great Southwestern Antique & Vintage Show, 9am-5pm, Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Expo NM, Lujan Center, 300 San Pedro NE, gswevents.com. 20, Westside Summerfest, 5-10pm. A family-friendly event including an artisan market, microbrew garden, food trucks and live entertainment Free, Ventana Ranch Community Park, 10000 Universe NW, cabq.gov.

27, Neighborhood Nature Festival! ¡Festival de la Naturalzeza del Barrio!, 9am-noon. Live music, paletas, storytelling, children’s activities, live birds show-n-tell, language interpreters. Free, Phil Chacon Park, 7600 Southern SE, 7684959, cabq.gov/naturefest.

Library Events 3, Ernie Pyle Day, 10:30 am-noon. An observance of Ernie Pyle’s birthday with festivities commemorating Pulitzer Prize winning author and his contributions to the history of American journalism. Free, Ernie Pyle Library, 900 Girard SE, 2562065, abqlibrary.org. 20, Movies in the Mountains: “I’m No Angel” (1933), noon-3pm. All ages are welcome. Free, East Mountain Library, 487 NM 33, Tijeras, 281-8508, abqlibrary.org.

Music 4, Garden Music, 6-8:30pm. Local bands will provide a dinner soundtrack, kids can get their faces painted and brave a 25-foot climbing wall. ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 2601 Central NW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 7, 14, 21, 28, ABQ Summer Scene, 24pm, activities; 5pm, concerts. An outdoor market featuring artists, makers, vintage vendors, food trucks and live music; make a reservation for updates and details. Free, Fusion Meadow, 706 1st, ampconcerts.org/tag/fusion, reservations: ampconcerts.org. 13, Sunset Concert with Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee, 6-8pm. Medieval and traditional ballads. Free, Open Space Visitors Center, 6500 Coors, NW, 768-4950, cabq.gov. 13, 27, Family Music Festivals, 4:30pm. First band at 4:30pm, Raptor Show and zoo visitation between bands, second band at 7:30pm; food available for purchase. Free 17 & under/$20 adult, Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N. Frontage, Edgewood, 281-7655, wildlifewest.org. 20, Neighborhood Open Space Community Concert, 6pm. Conservation Carnivale, The Roswells. Bring a blanket or chair, picnic dinner and enjoy paletas, face painting, science circus truck and a hands-on activity. Free, Tijeras Biozone Open Space, 15600 Central SE, 768-4959, cabq.gov/naturefest.

Open Houses 27, Rio Rancho Youth Chorus New Member Open House, 2-4pm. RRYC seeks male and female singers 6th grade through high school. Will accept new members until Sept 17. Free, Avix Art, 4311 Sara SE, Rio Rancho, 977-4160.

Science & Nature 2, Twilight Tour at the Zoo, 6:308:30pm. Observe interesting animal

behavior while taking a tour in a small group led by a guide (note: not all animals are out at night). $10 youth & seniors/$15 adults, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Saturday Guided Bird Walks, 8:30-10am. Join volunteer naturalist and fellow birders for guided walk; limit 12, please register. $3 parking/day use fee, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org. 10, World Lion Day, 10am-2pm. This international celebration is the first global campaign to celebrate the importance of lions worldwide. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 12, World Elephant Day, 10am-2pm. Learn all about elephants. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 768-2000, cabq.gov. 17, STEM Labs, Magic Slime, 4-5pm. Ages 6-12 can magnetize slime: its just a series of tiny little molecule chains known as polymers; make Magnetic Slime from scratch. Free, Tony Hillerman Library, 8205 Apache NE, 291-6264, abqlibrary.org. 19, World Orangutan Day, 10am-2pm. Learn about conservation efforts and discover the natural history of great apes. Included with admission, ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th SW, 764-6214, cabq.gov. 27, Bread Amnesty Day, 9am-1pm. Bread remains a staple item for many people who enjoy feeding ducks and geese, but it's not healthy for them birds or the ponds. Free, Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley SW, cabq.gov. State Parks Free Entrance Days: schedules and details can be found at nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parksstate.htm.

Stage 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, NM Shakespeare Festival, 7:30pm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, cushions & stadium seats for benches, and dogs on leashes (no alcohol). Free, NM Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, newmexicoshakespearefest.org.

Storytelling 16, Explorar Las Artes: Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime, “Green is a Chile Pepper,” 10am. Listen to the rollicking story, “Gazpacho for Nacho” and use the five senses to explore the ingredients of gazpacho; ages 3-5 and caregivers. Free, National Hispanic Cultural Center Library, 1701 4th SW, 7244771, nhccnm.org. 20, Storytelling Under the Cottonwood, 10:30am-noon. Hear wisdom tales by Dianne Rossbach. $3 parking/day use, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, 2901 Candelaria NW, rgnc.org.

Just for Teens 9, Chat and Craft: Cross Stitch 101, 67pm. Kearn how to cross stitch a flower design. Supplies provided, ages 16+, registration required and limited. Cherry Hills Library, 6901 Barstow NE, 857-8321, abqlibrary.org.

Especially for Parents 1, 17th Annual Swing Fore the House Golf Tournament, 7:30am-1:30pm. Ronald McDonald House Charities NM’s annual gold tournament fundraiser includes contests, raffles, giveaways and meals as well as a golf tournament. There will be a Golf Ball Drop for a chance to win up to $5,000. $150+, Tanoan Country Club, NE Heights, 8428960, apps.rmhc-nm.org/upcomingevents?EV=125.

Also of Interest 4, Back-to-School Jumpstart: Children’s Grieving, 6-7:30-pm. Free, This workshop is for children and their guardians to help prepare for a new school year after a death; RSVP for details, childrensgrief.org/eventspage/back-to-school-jumpstart-workshop. 6, La Luz Market, noon-6pm. Thirty five-plus local artisan vendors, food trucks and live music; family- and dogfriendly. Free, 6780 4th, Los Ranchos, instagram.com/laluzmarketabq. 6, 13, 20, 27, Downtown Growers’ Market, 8am-noon. Locally grown produce, locally raised meats, eggs, honey and local NM small businesses. Free, Robinson Park, 801 Copper NW, downtowngrowers.org. 7, First Sunday Corrales: Arts in the Village, 10am-4pm. Corrales Main Street, 4324 Corrales, 350-3955, villagecorrales.com. 7, 14, 21, 28, Corrales Growers Market, 11am-1pm. Locally grown food and produce as well as gifts; see website for online store; dogs not allowed. Free, 500 Jones, Corrales, corralesgrowersmarket.com. 7, 14, 21, 28, Rail Yard Farmers’ Market, 10am-2pm. The market hosts more than 150 vendors of fresh product, fine food, healing hands and art. Free, 777 1st SW, 600-1109, railyardsmarket.org. 13, 20, 27, Chess in the Park, 8:3011:30am. Enjoy some fun casual chess and live music; no RSVP required. Free, Downtown Growers Market, 810 Copper NW, learnerschess.org. 27, NM Entertainment’s Morning Toons, 11:30am-12:30pm. Grab your PJs, blanket and enjoy old school cartoons; ticket price includes breakfast. $10, The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central NE, nmentertains.com/movie-screenings. New Mexico Farmers’ Markets have ever changing information. Find the most up-to-date info at farmersmarketsnm.org/find-a-market.

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July Arts & Crafts 1, First Friday Art Activity, 5-7pm. Create a masterpiece with supplies from the monthly Art Cart. Included with admission, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org. 8, 22, Craft Session for Kids, 1pm. Enjoy a marine themed craft project, ages, 5-12. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-6780, santafelibrary.org.

Cultural Centers & Museums 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Fine Art Fridays, 24pm. Exploration into the arts with guest facilitators and hands-on activities that encourage children to explore their creativity. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 3, NM Residents Free First Sunday at Museum of International Folk Art, NM History Museum, NM Museum of Art. 6, 13, 20, 27, Wee Wednesdays, 10:30am. Parents and toddlers enjoy discovery with story-time and play. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 7-10, Santa Fe Botanical Garden $5 Admission with Folk Art Market Ticket, 9am-5pm. Ticket holders will board a Park-and-ride shuttle for free. SF Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 4719103, santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Fairs & Festivals Ongoing through July 17, Moving SW Festival, Various dates, times, locations. The festival will showcase the diversity and traditions of dances from the titular American region. See website for details, museumdance.org/moving-southwestfestival-santa-fe. 2-3, “Here, Now & Always” Opening Weekend, 10am-5pm. Artist demos, dancers, Pueblo feast-style catering and musical performances in celebration of the “Here, Now & Always” exhibit at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Free, Milner Plaza at Museum Hill, indianartsandculture.org/calendar. 4, City of Santa Fe Fourth of July Celebration, 4-10pm. Food trucks,

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music by Una Mas y La ChaCha, Alex Maryol and Dream Noise; dancing and fireworks. Free, Santa Fe Place Mall, 969-6272, santafe.org. 4, Pancakes on the Plaza, 7am-5pm. Art, music, cars and fireworks as well as breakfast treats. This event draws 20,000 people and raises $500,000 for area youth organizations. $8 adv/$10 day of, Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln, 470-0534, pancakesontheplaza.com. 5, International Folk Art Market Community Celebration, 5:30-8:45pm. Open to the public. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln, folkartmarket.org. 6-10, International Folk Art Market, 10am-5:30pm. Shopping, dancing, international music and refreshments. free 16 & under/$25 adult, Museum Hill, 886-1251, 992-7600, folkartmarket.org. 16-17, 13th Annual ¡Viva Mexico! Fiesta, 10am-4pm. Celebrate the music, culture, food and art of Mexico; listen to mariachis, shop and eat. Free 12 & under/$6 ages 13-18 & seniors/$8 adults, El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261, golondrinas.org. 17, The “O’Keeffe Turns 25” Community Block Party, 11am. Join in celebration with food, live performances, artmaking and free admission to the library; musical guests Lone Piñon, Lindy Vision, Baracutanga and The Sticky. Free, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 123 Grant, okeeffemuseum.org. 20, Indigenous Ways Festival, 5-8pm. In-person and online presentations with playgrounds, music, activities, food and artist vendors. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerillos, railyardsantafe.com. 30-31, 70th Traditional Spanish Market. The oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States; the celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. Details pending, 9822226, spanishcolonial.org.

Library Events Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Read to the Dogs, Game Time, Storytime, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: santafelibrary.org, vglibrary.org. Kids’ Summer Science Lab, Various dates, times, libraries. Learn cool STEM skills and enjoy a hands-on activity with a librarian. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-4860, santafelibrary.org. 1-30, “Ocean’s of Possibilities.” This is 2022s annual children’s Summer Reading Program. Children can find great books, explore programs and win prizes. Free, visit santafelibrary.org. 2, 9, 16, 23, STEM Saturday, 3-5pm. Using fun math games and interactive models, kids can explore spacial and mathematical concepts in a lighthearted way; recommended for middle school or tween-aged children, but any child with an adult and interest is welcome. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2920, santafelibrary.org. 6, 13, 20, 27, Children’s Chess, 5:45pm. Play, practice and have fun.

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Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556780, santafelibrary.org. 7, 21, Yoga and Movement for Kids, 10:3oam. Join for children’s yoga, joyful movement and kinesthetic creativity; children of all ages have fun getting bodies moving; must be accompanied by an adult, mats provided but if you have one, bring it. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org. 11, 18, Meditation: Connect and Engage Virtual Program, 7pm. Ages 512 join a meditation on Zoom. Students will learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques. Free, santafelibrary.org. 14, Scuba Shark Aquatic Veterinary Nurse Virtual Program, 1pm. Discover how fish can have surgery and sea turtles get X-Rays; dive into learning with Scuba Shara, an Aquatic Animal Veterinary Nurse, ages 10+. Free, santafelibrary.org. 16, Comics Workshop with Shawn Patrick Boyd, 11am. In his graphic novel, four 8th-grade nerds set out to encounter a halloween adventure. Learn more in this hands-on program. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4860, santafelibrary.org. 16, Meow Wolf Summer Fun, 1pm. Be adventurous with the creative and imaginative artists of Meow Wolf. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. 22, Sea Birds with New Mexico Audubon, 3pm. Learn about sea birds in a fun, creative and informative session. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 9554860, santafelibrary.org . 30, End of the Summer Reading Party; Santa Fe Public Libraries. Check website for times, santafelibrary.org

Music 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Railyard Plaza Friday Night Concerts, 7pm.all ages, see website for lineups. Free, Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa, ampconcerts.org/tag/Railyard%20Plaza. 5, Folk Art Market Artist Welcome with Son Como Son, 5:30pm. This band performs Salsa Cuban Style music. Feel free to bring chairs and,water bottles, there will be water stations; alcohol-free event, all ages. Free, Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln, ampconcerts.org. 5, 7-10, World Music Week, various times/locations. See bands like Encanto and Wassa Ensemble, ampconcerts.org. 5, 7, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28, Santa Fe Summer Scene Concerts on the SF Plaza, 6pm. See website for details, Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln, ampconcerts.org/tag/Plaza. 6, 13, 20, 27, Kids Sing-Along with Queen Bee Music Association, 3:15pm. Sing along with a Queen Bee instructor. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. 15, Musical Performance by Frank Leto, 11am. Interactive musical performance for kids and adults. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6780, santafelibrary.org. 17, Smooth, 6pm. SF Boys & Girls Club Battle of the Bands Winner, Smooth is a Chicano Rock Band that pays tribute to

Godfather of Latin/African Rock Carlos Santana and other artists in that genre; all ages. Free, register online, Swan Park, 5300 Jaguar, ampconcerts.org. 20, Half Broke Horses: Sunset Concert Series, 6-8pm. Wrangling Americana & country music; bring a picnic and portable chair. Free ages 12 & under/$5 members/$7 non-members, SF Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 23, Mike Schneider, “Polka Mike,” 11am. Enjoy some “pint -size” kids polkas. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 9556780, santafelibrary.org. 25, Summer Youth Concert, 10am. A Youth Concert that starts with the friendly and world-acclaimed Miami String Quartet with a meet and greet and guided tours of the museum. Discounts on pizza and ice cream; free busing for school groups. Free, NM Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace, 983-2075, x113, santafechambermusic.org/education.

Science & Nature Ongoing, Santa Fe Seed Library, 10am-6pm, Tues-Sats. “Check out” up to five packets at no cost, a library card is not required. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Science Saturday, 24pm. Science fun for all ages with exciting experiments and activities. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Meet Cornelius the Snake, 1pm. The beloved corn snake gets to socialize with children during this informal meet & greet. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 3, NM Outdoor Pass: Water, 9am4pm. Enjoy a tour of the grounds, guided walks and arts & crafts. Free, Los Luceros History Site, Los Alamos, peecnature.org. 4, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students with ID. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, SF, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 6, 13, 20, 27, Summer Family Evenings, 6pm. Meet some of the ambassador animals that live at the center. Free members/$5 non-member family, Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon, Los Alamos, peecnature.org. 7, 14, 21, 28, Seeds & Sprouts, 10:3011:30am. Kids explore nature: from fun in the Backyard to in-house programming, children learn about seasonal growing cycles and other gardening-related practices. Included with admission/free 17 and under 4-6pm, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 28, Bug Bash, 4:30-5:30pm. Join Wade Harrell from Harrell Bug Museum to learn about and have fun with crawling creatures. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 30, Kids Singalong in the Nature Discovery Area, 10:30-11:15am. Free,

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Storytelling Bilingual Books and Babies, various dates, times and libraries. Books, songs and finger games for children ages 6 mo2 years. Free, santafelibrary.org. Storytime and Craft, various dates, times and libraries. Enjoy stories and a crafts with different themes. Free, santafelibrary.org 2, Storytime with NM Wildlife Center, 1pm. Be surprised by what animal you will meet of the rehabilitated animals from NM Wildlife Center. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org. 5, 12, 19, 26, Art Explored! Storytime at the NM Museum of Art Library, 11am. Listen to a volunteers read from the library’s collection of books for children; ages 5-8. Free, NM Museum of Art, 107 W Palace, 476-5072, nmartmuseum.org. 7, Fun with Firefighters, 1-2pm. The Museum partners with SF Fire Department to bring a storytime where firefighters read some of their favorite books and everyone can go outside to see the firetruck. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 9, Michelle Adam Storyteller, 11:30am. Michelle is a master storyteller who uses unique visual elements to craft a dreamy experience. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2920, santafelibrary.org.

Also of Interest 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sand Play Saturday, 10am-noon. An opportunity for toddlers through elementary aged children to explore, discover and think creatively through sand, water, toys and kitchen utensils. Volunteers, experts in early childhood development, facilitate creative play. Free, The Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, 316-3596, railyardpark.org. 3, Sol Sunday, noon -6pm. An outdoor community wellness event with live music, wellness education and arts activities. Free, Railyard Plaza, 1607 Paseo De Peralta, railyardsantafe.com. 9, Summer Movie Series: “Encanto” in Spanish, 6:30pm. Bring blankets and a picnic or dine at local food trucks; reserve tickets online; all ages. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos,, ampconcerts.org. 12-13, Graze Days Summer Graze, 10am-4pm. With the use of grazing sheep and goats, the project aims to restore 2.1 acres of native grassland. Free, The Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, 316-3596, railyardpark.org. 23, Summer Movie Series: “Yellow Submarine,” 6:30pm. Bring blankets and a picnic or dine at local food trucks; reserve tickets online; all ages. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, ampconcerts.org.

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3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Wee Wednesdays, 10:30am. Parents and toddlers enjoy discovery with story-time and play. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 5, 12, 19, 26, Fine Art Fridays, 2-4pm. Exploration into the arts with guest facilitators and hands-on activities that encourage children to explore their creativity and be artistic. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 7, NM Residents Free First Sunday at Museum of International Folk Art, NM History Museum, NM Museum of Art.

dates, times and libraries. Learn cool STEM skills and enjoy a hands-on activity with a librarian. Free, santafelibrary.org. STEM Saturdays, various dates, times and libraries. Using fun math games and interactive models, kids can explore spacial and mathematical concepts in a lighthearted way. Free, santafelibrary.org. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Meditation: Connect and Engage Virtual Program, 7pm. Ages 5-12 can learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques to establish inner focus and a relaxed state of mind, which research has shown to be key to learning and train the brain to lead instead of react. Visit santafelibrary.org to register for the Zoom event. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, In-Person Chess Club Meet Up, 4-5:30pm. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6781, santafelibrary.org. 5, 6, End of Summer Reading Program, DJ Dance Party, 4pm. Music, paletas, prizes for kids who participated in “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program. Free, Main Library, 145 Washington, 955-6780, santafelibrary.org. 11, 25, Yoga and Movement for Kids, 10:3oam. Join for children’s yoga, joyful movement and kinesthetic creativity; children of all ages have fun getting bodies moving. All children must be accompanied by an adult, mats provided but if you have one, bring it. Free, La Farge Library, 1730 Llano, 955-4862, santafelibrary.org. 13, Southside Library Turns 15!, all day. A celebration with community collaborators, live music and food; all ages. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar ,9552820, santafelibrary.org.

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20-21, 100th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market, 8am-5pm. Meet the artists and learn about contemporary Indian arts and cultures. Most events are free and open to the public, Santa Fe Historic Plaza, swaia.org. 26-28, Santa Fe TradFest Family Zone. This traditional music festival offers a family zone with activities for kids of all ages led by Queen Bee Music Association. An instrument petting zoo, circus try-it-out zone, arts & crafts, family yoga and a kids sing-a-long are some of the activities offered. Free for ages 18 and under with purchase of adult ticket, ($10-$75), Camp Stoney, 7855 Old Santa Fe Trail, santafetradfest.org.

1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30, Santa Fe Summer Scene Concerts on the Santa Fe Plaza, 6pm. All ages. See website for details, SF Plaza, 63 Lincoln, ampconcerts.org/tag/Plaza. 5, 12, 26, Railyard Plaza Friday Night Concerts, 7pm. All ages. Free, Railyard Plaza, 1612 Alcaldesa, ampconcerts.org/tag/Railyard%20Plaza. 15, SF Plaza Concert Series’ Indigenous Showcase, 6-8pm. Local Indigenous musicians Joe Tohonnie Jr and the White Mountain Crown Dancers, Lyla June and Ailani. Free, SF Plaza, 63 Lincoln, iaia.edu/event/2022-santa-fe-plazaconcert-series-indigenous-showcase. 27, Santa Fe Waldorf School’s 2nd Annual “Music del Sol:” A Summer Benefit Concert, 5-9pm. Three live bands, food trucks, bring a blanket or chair. Pre-school and High School now enrolling. Free kids/sliding scale $10-$25, SFWS, 26 Puesta de Sol, santafewaldorf.org/sol. 27-Sep 3, SF Music Week, 11am -10pm. This event brings attention to venues across the city and the artists who frequent them. santafe.com.

Arts & Crafts 5, First Friday Art Activity, 5-7pm. Create a masterpiece with supplies from the monthly Art Cart. Included with admission, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson, 946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org. 6, “Arts Alive” Craft Program with the Museum of International Folk Art, 11am. Take part in a beautiful and educational craft program. Free, Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar, 955-2820, santafelibrary.org.

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Library Events Area Libraries offer activities like Lego Club, Book Groups, Storytime, Read to the Dogs, Game Time, Movies and Knitting Clubs. Check websites for calendars and details: santafelibrary.org, vglibrary.org. Kids Sing-Along with Queen Bee Music Association, various dates, times and library locations. Have fun singing along with one of the Queen Bee instructors. santafelibrary.org. Kids’ Summer Science Lab, Various

Science & Nature 3, 13, 20, 27, Meet Cornelius the Snake, 1pm. The beloved corn snake gets to socialize with children during this informal meet and greet. Included with admission, Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 6, 13, 20, 27, Science Saturday, 2-4pm. Science fun for all ages with exciting experiments and activities. Included with admission, SF Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 20, Community Day at the Garden, 10am-4pm. Free admission to the Garden for NM residents and students with ID. Free, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, SF, 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org. 25, Bug Bash, 4:30-5:30pm. Join Wade Harrell from Harrell Bug Museum to learn about and have fun with crawling creatures. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359, santafechildrensmuseum.org. 27, Bear Festival, 10am-2pm. Learn about the black bear and other wildlife. Free, Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon, Los Alamos, peecnature.org. 27, Kids Singalong in the Nature Discovery Area, 10:30-11:15am. Free, Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1800 Upper Canyon, randalldavey.audubon.org/events.

Also of Interest 6, Summer Movie Series: “Dog,” 6:30pm. Bring blankets and a picnic or dine at local food trucks; reserve tickets online; all ages. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, ampconcerts.org. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sand Play Saturday, 10am-noon. An opportunity for toddlers through elementary age to explore, discover and think creatively through sand, water, toys and kitchen utensils. Volunteers, experts in early childhood development, facilitate creative play. Free, The Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, 3163596, railyardpark.org. 27, Summer Movie Series: “Dune,” 6:30pm. Bring blankets and a picnic or dine at local food trucks; reserve tickets online; all ages. Free, Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos, ampconcerts.org.

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Let’s Read Let’s Read Let’s Read These book reviews were written by Christine Laffler’s 4th grade students at Manzano Day school.

Soccer Trophy Mystery Author: Fred Bowen Publisher: Peachtree Ages: 7-12 This is an amazing book. We meet the main characters, Ava, Aiden and Daniel, when their soccer trophy gets stolen. Ava, Aiden and Daniel decide to find the trophy and after tons of research, they finally find it! Read this book to find out how they find it and why it went missing in the first place. I recommend this book for everyone, especially if you like soccer or solving problems. I hope you can read this fun and mysterious book. By Leo L., 9

A Curious Kid’s Guide to: The Awesome 50 States Author: Dinah Williams Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press Ages: 8 and older I“Why did the New Mexican Jalapeno wear a tiny jacket? He was a little chili!” This book is full of good jokes and a lot of other fun state facts. You can read sections like, “Horrifying History Sites,” “Funniest Town Names” and more. It is good for learning your state capitals too. I think this book

is great for learning all about the states of the U.S.A. This book is one of the best geography books I have ever read. If you want to know more information about the 50 states, read this book! By Rohit T.,10

Henry Wondered Author: Hazel Pacheco Illustrator: Kim Sponaugle Publisher: Hazel P Rosenthal Ages: 4 and older This is an exciting book that gets you hooked and entertains you the minute you start reading it. Henry is a quail who lives in the Rio Grande bosque. He has his first crush on a quail named Gloria. Henry’s problem is that there is another quail named Federico who brags to the female quails to get attention. Henry ponders ways to try to make himself more sophisticated. He doesn’t have any idea that Gloria doesn’t want anything to do with talented

Jin is on a quest to find the last knight and Lena is trying to claim her gianthood. Their worlds collide as they come together to solve both of their problems. I like that this book is fantasy and features interesting creatures like an egg guy and a giant cat. People who like fantasy and myths will enjoy this book. I give this book five stars! Read this book to find out how a genie and a giant come together to support each other. By Lachlan B., 10

Wolf Girl Author: Jo Loring-Fisher Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books Ages: 5-7 This is an amazing book. Sophy is a curious girl who loves wolves with all her heart. She is a confident, loving, brave and caring girl. One day she wants to wear her wolf costume

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dancers or watching Federico pick locks with his own beak! She just wants a quail who truly has his own quail personality, who specifically likes her and who will be glad to spend time with her. That is Henry. Ratings from “Readers’ Favorite'' were 5 stars. So were the ratings from “Reedsy Discovery” and “LitPick.” And with the lesson, “Someone true to you will like you for who you are,” this book is recommended by me! ! By Leah J., 10

Once Upon Another Time Author: James Riley Publisher: Aladdin Ages: 9-12 This is a great chapter book. It's about two characters, Jin, a genie, and Lena, a giant. They live in separate worlds. Lena lives on top of the clouds and Jin lives on the ground.

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to school. So she does! When she gets there, she is happy and ready for school. When she gets to the playground, she wants to show her friends her wolf costume. But when she talks to them, they don't want to talk to her. She sees people muttering and pointing and laughing at her. When she gets home, she goes in her den (a blanket fort) and something magical happens to her. If you want to know what happens, you might want to read this book. By Daphne E., 10

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kilometers per hour) in flight, making them the fastest mammal on earth. Mexican free-tail bats are social animals that live in colonies. Winter migrations take them south to Mexico and Central America, and in spring, they migrate north, returning to the southern areas of the United States. Female bats reproduce in spring, having pregnancies of about 11 to 12 weeks, after which baby bats, or pups, are born. The pups

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The flying mammals known as bats can be found around the world. With 1,300 species, bats vary from the size of a penny to those with a wingspan of six feet. In New Mexico, people gather at Carlsbad Caverns National Park to view the stalactites and stalagmites found in the 119 caves below ground, but they also come to see the bats. Carlsbad Caverns is home to seasonal migrating Brazilian (or Mexican) free-tail bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), who come to roost in the caves each year. Hundreds of thousands of bats arrive in March and April and leave by late October. The park has two programs available for visitors interested in seeing the bats as they fly into and out of the caves. Each evening from Memorial Day weekend to October, the park’s Bat Flight Program features a park ranger talking about the bats before they wing their way out of the caves. The program takes place nightly at the Bat Flight Amphitheater located at the natural entrance to the caverns. Bats can be seen in the mornings as well. Each year on the third Saturday in July, the park provides a program called Dawn of the Bats, where visitors can gather at dawn to watch the bats return to the caverns. This year, the program takes place July 16. Visitors can spend the entire day there, watching the bats emerge from the caves in the morning and later watching them take flight in the evening. Kids can become junior bat biologists by learning how scientists study bats. There are hands-on activities and kids who complete a bat activity book can earn a badge. Bats are nocturnal animals, meaning they are active at night, so they leave the caverns each evening to search for food and water. Mexican free-tail bats are carnivores/insectivores, and eat mosquitos, beetles, dragonflies, flies, wasps, ants, bugs and moths, spending most of their active time foraging in the air, hunting at heights of 6 to 15 meters (20 to 49 feet). Using echolocation to navigate and detect their prey, the bats fly as much as 50 kilometers (31 miles) a night to reach areas where they can forage. They eat a lot. A colony of free-tail bats can eat tons of insects every night. The Mexican free-tailed bat is medium sized, about 9 centimeters (3 to 4 inches), and their wingspan is about 280 millimeters (11 inches). They fly higher than any other bat, at altitudes of about 3300 meters (10,000 ft). They have what may be the fastest horizontal speed of any animal, reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour (161

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live in creches, or nurseries, while their mothers roost elsewhere. Females nurse their babies until they have reached 4 to 7 weeks old, when they are fully grown and independent. It is believed the lifespan for these bats can be up to 18 years. The Mexican free-tail bat is one of the most abundant mammals in North America, but despite being widespread, the species is considered threatened by human disturbance, habitat destruction and poisoning by insecticides. To find out more about the Carlsbad Caverns Bat Flight Program, visit nps.gov/cave/planyourvisit/bat_flight_program.htm

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The System is Failing Our Children By REGINA GRIEGO

Guns are the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Why are we so incapable of action? My family experienced a mass murder when my nephew killed his father (my brother), his mother and three of his siblings. The system failed in so many ways that created a perfect storm that led to this family tragedy. I’m a Systems Engineer and in engineering, we have what is known as the safety triangle. The tip of the triangle is when major safety failures happen, like the tip of an iceberg. The middle is accidents with minor injuries and the bottom is all the near misses that happen. Tragedies like the ones in Buffalo and Uvalde show that we need a similar systematic approach to prevent guns from getting into the wrong hands, make our families and communities healthier and analyze data on gun violence incidents. We are witnessing the violent, dystopian world that the gun lobby has created and our lawmakers have enabled. We hear the same “thoughts and prayers” over and over again. But they don’t save lives or change laws. Ultimately, it all leads to the same thing: lives lost at the hands of preventable gun violence. Freedom is feeling safe when we drop our kids off at school, go to the grocery store or walk down the street.

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The majority of Americans support gun laws that keep us safe. We don’t have to live like this. In New Mexico, we’ve made some progress. In 2019, New Mexico Moms Demand Action worked with legislators to pass a law requiring background checks on every gun purchased, including private sales. We also passed a red flag law in New Mexico to help make sure that people in crisis don’t have access to firearms. But we need to make sure these laws are properly enforced, and that people know that tools like our red flag law are available for them. We know that our family and community health is as important as our individual health; in fact, the two are intertwined. In 2022, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham allocated $9 million to a violence intervention program supported by Moms Demand Action. These invaluable programs are based in the community to provide resources to communities that are traumatized by gun violence and to de-escalate potential conflicts to stop violence before it happens. These are the programs we need to fund — not solutions that result in more guns in schools. And we need to go further. In 2022, we backed a secure storage law to ensure gun owners store weapons so that children do not have access to firearms. We have a number of recent cases in which curious kids or teens accessed their parent’s weapons, which resulted in deaths. The legislation did not pass, but that won’t stop us from bringing it up in the next legislative session. And while we take state action, we also know that we’re only as safe as the closest neighboring state with weak gun laws, so we need federal action at the same time. It’s clear that we need to take a long, hard look at how assault weapons — like the one my nephew used — are made, marketed and sold so we can keep these weapons of war off of our streets and out of the hands of violent extremists, other criminals, people experiencing a mental health crisis and teenagers. Additionally, we need to raise the age to purchase a gun. The law already prevents anyone under 21 from buying a handgun from a gun dealer, but teenagers and reckless youth have no business owning any gun, let alone an assault weapon. New Mexico does leading-edge brain research and we know that the brains of children do not mature until their mid-twenties. Teens are impetuous and do not consider long term consequences; they are also prone to act based on emotion and peer pressure. Finally, we can’t improve what we don’t measure. We need to improve data collection and publication when it comes to gun violence, including homicide, non-fatal shootings and gun crime, so resources and solutions can be deployed efficiently and expeditiously. Is it possible for us as Americans to step back and put our children before ideology? As a mother and a grandmother, I will not quit trying and that is true for many Moms Demand Action volunteers. We know how to prevent accidents in the engineering world and indeed, we know how to prevent gun violence — we just have to do it. We are the adults, and we are failing our children; the systems in this country are failing our children. We can do better. We must. Regina Griego, Ph.D. -Everytown Survivor Fellow -New Mexico Survivor Membership Lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America -Author of “Sins of the System: Trauma, Guns, Tragedy and the Betrayal of Our Children” -www.Transcending-Futures.com After retiring from a distinguished career as an engineer, Regina is now a coach, author and speaker. She was born and raised in New Mexico and her Hispanic roots go back 400 years. She is married with six children in a blended family and has seven grandchildren. Regina has mentored many young people as a professor, senior engineer and leadership coach. She is an active member of organizations that support gun safety and juvenile justice. Regina is a Georgetown University-trained coach and a Fellow of INCOSE, the largest International Systems Engineering Professional Organization. She holds a PhD, MS and BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MS in Computer Science.

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May Center for Learning, 1200 Old Pecos Trail, SF, NM 87505. Phone: 505-983-7407; Email: patty@maycenter.org; Website maycenter.org; Grades Prek-8th; Enrollment: 70 students in the school, 40 students in tutoring programs; Days: Mondays-Fridays. May Center for Learning empowers students with learning differences such as dyslexia. We specialize in supporting the developEdward "Teddy" Ronan, 6, paints during a Fine Art Friday program on acrylic painting in the Santa Fe Children's ment of literacy skills. We Belisama Irish Dance & Museum's Woods Family Outdoor Classroom. Photo by Leona Hillary, museum director of education. offer a school in Santa Fe, Rhythm Sol, SF, NM. tutoring services in Santa Phone: 505-795-5424; Fe and Albuquerque, sumContact: Celia Bassett; mer programs in Santa Fe Email: celiabassettbelisama@gmail.com; Website: belisamadance.com. Ages: 3 and Albuquerque, diagnostic evaluations and a Teacher Institute. Financial aid and up. Belisama Irish Dance & Rhythm Sol is a program for kids and adults. available. Creative Movement (ages 3+) and Parent & Me (ages 18 mo+) classes. Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up. Dance for fun, perform, and/or compete if you choose. Classes in Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Small class sizes.

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Art Albuquerque Museum School, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Abq, NM 87104. Phone: 505-243-7255; Contact: Elizabeth Becker; Website: albuquerquemuseum.org. Albuquerque Museum School art classes for children ages 3–14. Visit our website for class listing and registration. Painted Iguana Art Classes, 142 Big Horn Ridge Ct. NE, Abq, NM 87122. Phone: 505-720-1906. Contact: Theresa Hall, Artist & Educator; Email: paintediguana@gmail.com; Website: paintediguana.com; Ages: 6-18 years. Small group classes; Tuition: $105 monthly. ALL supplies included. Weekday afternoons – 1 1/2 hour long classes. Small classes in NE Albuquerque where students receive expert instruction on the use of quality art materials, & create in a studio setting. We work with watercolors, acrylics, clay, pastels, metals & more. Come learn new sketching skills, sculpt or create pottery to be fired in our kiln. For the young explorers to the experienced young artists, students receive a high quality art experience in a creative, fun, nurturing environment. Our classes encompass a complete comprehensive art program that students really enjoy. Art appreciation & creative thinking skills are developed in class. We learn about famous artists throughout history, while creating our own unique masterpieces. Join us & see why students never want their art adventure to end each day! Call or check the website in August for the after-school schedule. Classes start after Labor Day in September.

summer workshops for all ages and on-going classes with new fall schedule available July 1. Find us on Facebook And Instagram. Keshet Dance + Center for the Arts Community Dance Classes, 4121 Cutler Ave. NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-224-9808; Contact: frontdesk@keshetarts.org; Website: keshetarts.org/dance-education. Ages 2 thru Adult. Cost: $0-$15 per class. Keshet Community Dance Classes: Fall Session (Aug-Dec) - Ballet, contemporary, creative movement and contact improvisation classes. All abilities welcome. Mixed Ability/Adaptive Dance and Fine Wine Dance (ages 55+) are also available. Unlimited non-competitive scholarships/sliding scale payments for ALL classes. Registration is ongoing. NDI New Mexico at The Hiland in ABQ, Phone: 505872-1800; Website: ndi-nm.org. Children ages 3-18 (and adults) join inspiring professional instructors each week to participate in high-quality dance and performance training in creative movement, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap and hiphop. Classes range from beginner to pre-professional levels. Open to all children in the community! Tuition is offered on a sliding scale ensuring that every child has the opportunity for an enriching experience and a sense of a achievement in a nurturing and noncompetitive atmosphere.

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Duke City Fencing, 2840 Girard Blvd. NE, Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-872-0048; Contact: Evandro Duarte Oliveira; Email: info@dukecityfencing.net; Ballet Repertory Theatre of NM's Visitors at Explora’s Experiment Bar use a microscope for an up-close view of rock and mineral Website: dukecityfencing.net; samples. Photo by JAK Media. Ballet Academy, 6913 Natalie Ave. Ages: 6 and up. Cost: $100NE, Abq, NM 87110. Phone: 505-888$200/month; Monday-Friday 1054; Email: brt@brtnm.com; Website: afternoons/evenings, Saturday brtnm.com. Ages: 3 years - Adults. Variety of classes available Monday mornings. Duke City Fencing is a full-time facility dedicated to the sport of Saturday. BRT's focus is on the training of classical ballet which is paired with a fencing. We offer classes for children and adults. Your first class with us is free Modern Dance program. At Ballet Repertory Theatre, our professionally trained for first-time fencers. All equipment is provided, and no experience is teachers guide each student using a well-developed syllabus. Ballet Repertory required. Come join us and learn the unique sport of fencing! Sibling and miliTheatre’s goal is to create an environment that is challenging, disciplined and tary discounts. rigorous while, at the same time, safe, healthy and nurturing...providing a welcoming environment where every student is valued while pursuing excellence in dance.

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Liz Sanchez Stables Riding Lessons, 7622 Rio Grande NW, Los Ranchos de Abq, NM 87107. Phone: 505-898-1810; Contact: Liz Sanchez. Website: lizsanchezstables.com. Ages: 7-86; Tues-Sun, 8am-5pm; closed Mon. We are COVID compliant. Afterschool and weekend Academy riding lesson program in a covered arena. Also, full-day horse and pony camps on all APS holidays. Tax deductible. Lessons suitable for the first-time rider to the advanced student. Group & private riding lessons also available all year. Learn how to care, groom, communicate and ride your horse. All disciplines as well as English & Western. Also bareback for balance. Riders progress at own pace and are placed in groups according to skill level. Check out our Child, Family & Adult Specials!! Visa and Mastercard accepted. “This is the place where people dream and horses fly.” Call the Stables for pricing and reservations.

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Science

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Tutoring/Therapy ABC Wellness, 324 Adams SE, Abq, NM 87108. Phone: 505-266-6039; Website: abcwellness.com; Contact: Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, Owner/Counselor. Ages: 18 months–adult. Mae Lynn Spahr, MA, provides a drug-free treatment alternative for children and adults who have ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, headache/migraine and chronic pain. Huntington Learning Center, 8201 Golf Course Rd. NW, Ste. B-3, Abq, NM 87120. Phone: 505-797-3073; Contact: Sohale Mufti; Website: huntingtonhelps.com. Grades: K-12; Monday to Saturday. Year after year we continue to offer children, ages 5-17, supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics and related areas, as well as SAT/ACT test preparation. The positive encouragement of our staff and certified teachers, combined with individualized instruction based on our diagnostic testing, is what we believe sets us apart and continues to make our program a success. May Center for Learning, Abq, NM. Phone: 505-983-7407; Email: patty@maycenter.org; Website maycenter.org; Grades Prek-8th grade; Enrollment: 70 students in the school, 40 students in tutoring programs; Days: MondaysFridays. May Center for Learning empowers students with learning differences such as dyslexia. We specialize in supporting the development of literacy skills.

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5.4 POINT INCREASE on ACT score***

$71,149.00

PER STUDENT

• K-12 TUTORING • TEST PREP • HOMEWORK HELP • ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE COACH

in scholarship offers***

Albuquerque West • 8201 Golf Course Road NW, (Corner of Paseo Del Norte and Golf Course Rd.) • 505-797-3073

1-800 CAN LEARN

Come dance with us! Summer Session l June 6 - August 6 Fall Session l Begins on August 15!

AVERAGE INCREASES

2+ GRADE LEVELS

Classes

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Class Registration Ongoing! Ages 2 - Adult! Contemporary, Ballet, Creative Movement, Mixed Ability / Adaptive Dance, Fine Wine Dance (ages 55+), and MORE! All classes include options for scholarships/sliding scale payments to make sure the joy of dance is available to all! More Info @: KeshetArts.org or 505.224.9808

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Keeping You Healthy At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we are always committed to providing the best and safest health care to you and your family. From routine check-ups or vaccinations to acute illnesses – we are always ready to care for you and your loved ones. Visit us in one of our ﬁve conveniently located Primary Care locations. Adult & Family Care Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Family Medicine for newborns, children, adults and seniors 465 St. Michael’s Dr. Suite 230 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Pediatric Care for newborns through18 years of age 465 St. Michael’s Dr., Suite 200 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Entrada Contenta Health Center Accepting Virtual Visits Offering Pediatrics, Family Medicine, and Urgent Care 5501 Herrera Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87507

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Call (505) 913-DOCS (3627) to schedule your primary care appointment today. We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Presbyterian Health Plan, Aetna, Cigna, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Humana, TRICARE and United Healthcare. Please consult with your health plan. A mask is a must at all CHRISTUS St. Vincent facilities.

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