Shining Stars STEAM lab teaches science with fun twist
Four year olds Caden Wasillo and Khloe Sisneros explore a tall tub of soapy water as part of Shining Stars Preschool STEAM lab. Launched by Education tech specialist Melanie Maez in 2015 the lab uses hands on stations to teach basic science technology engineering art and math concepts through free play and short sessions. Maez plans to expand the concept to other schools and has presented at conferences to promote early STEM education.
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Caden Wasillo
Khloe Sisneros
Shining Stars Preschool
Steam Lab
Melanie Maez
Maez
Albuquerque Journal
Marla Brose
Charles Jennings
Aiden Tillet
Savannah Bushaw
GRADS teacher of the year honors Guzie at Independence High
Albuquerque native Guzie, Independence High GRADS teacher since 2015, won the state GRADS teacher of the year award for guiding teen parents across 27 sites helping 574 students. She started as child care director, then GRADS case manager before returning full time to Independence High.
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Guzie
GRADS
Independence High
Albuquerque
Los Lunas
Valencia
Cristy Records Reopens as Rio Rancho Cultural Hub
The Cristy Records shop in Rio Rancho reopens showcasing New Mexico artists with signed memorabilia from Ritchie Valens to Buddy Holly. Local figures like Randy Castillo and Sunny West are honored while the store hosts New Mexico Music Hall of Fame exhibits and aims to revive a cultural museum scene in the area.
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Soulsetters
New Mexico
Cristy Records
Sanchez
Ritchie Valens
Buddy Holly
Randy Castillo
Albuquerque
Ozzy Osbourne
Motley Crue
Raton
Jimmy Gilmer
New Mexico Music Hall of Fame
Sunny West
Rave
Dick Stewart
Rio Rancho
Bernalillo
Santa Fe
al Hurricane
Trav
Denver
Hurricane
Mike Sanchez
the Wild Bunch
Hollywood
Angela Apodaca
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Taylor Collens
Danielle Lawrence
Jett Baltazar
Bemalilio
Veronica Montoya
Rio Rancho Southern
Rio Rancho Dr. SE
Commercial Dr. SE
Tbank
Equal Housing Lender
FDIC
U.S. Bank
St. Felix, McDonald
Gregg Hull
St. Felix Pantry
McDonald's
St. Felix
McDonald’s
Holiday Guide
Sandoval County
Rio Rancho Observer
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