Sangre de Cristo House aids women in northern New Mexico rehab
Christina Gonzales at 28 recalls starting drug use at 12 from marijuana to meth and heroin. Pregnant patients were refused rehab, leading to abortion and relapse. The Sangre de Cristo House near Peria Blanca, founded by a local prayer group, offers 90 day to one year long term treatment for women with parenting, GED, and counseling, with many on a waiting list of about 35 while capacity is full. The program accepts mothers with children, emphasizing connection to family as core.
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Rural rehab center helps women rebuild life beyond prison
Gonzales and peers share bedrooms and a communal kitchen at Sangre de Cristo House in Grants after prison for child abuse. The program, funded by the Dept of Corrections state funds and federal grants, aims to reintegrate women with GED and job skills while pursuing college. Residents volunteer at a food pantry and play in a local softball league as plans to expand include a convent kitchen restaurant, meals on wheels, a garden and a larger capacity.
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Real estate veteran Buffington reshapes life in New Mexico
Buffington, a longtime Realtor, explains his shift from full-time 10 to 12 hour days to 20 hours weekly. He blends teaching, Coast Guard service, and local charity work, noting a goal to buy one rental property annually while enjoying more time with his son and travel opportunities.
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