Bridges Project Helps Taos Student Win Georgetown Admission
Taos High valedictorian Juman Khweis faced college access barriers after UNM terminated her application due to citizenship issues. Bridges Project for Education, led by Pam Shepherd and Rebeca Romero Rainey, provided advising, essay help, and scholarship connections, enabling her to win substantial scholarships and plan a career in diplomacy or human rights.
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New Phoenix Fire School Forms After Yaxche Collapse
A home-school consortium opens as Phoenix Fire Community School takes over the former Yaxche site at 123 Manzanares. Advisory board member Miquela Mangum notes aims to finish Yaxche students’ year and keep a child centered academic approach while avoiding previous financial traps. Enrollment targets and monthly budgets rely on tuition of 5800 per student with month to month lease and no outside funds.
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Calendar of Love Taos Summer of Love events June 12 13
This week in Taos celebrates the Summer of Love with events across venues. River and Brews Blues Festival in Red River June 12 13 along with historical Taos courses at UNM Taos June 12 14. Exhibit openings at RB Ravens Gallery Harwood Museum WIRED Gallery Taos Inn and Taos Public Library June 13. Animal adoption event at Stray Hearts June 13.
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Taos teens learn to plant fruit trees in summer course
The New Mexico Community Education Association and Collaborative Green offer a seven day course for 10 to 15 year olds at Taos Youth and Family Center. Organizer Jim O'Donnell says the program teaches growing edible landscapes and caring for fruit trees using natural methods. The class runs June 22 to 29 from 9 am to noon, limited to 15 students, cost 25 dollars per child. For details contact Jim O'Donnell at 575-779-1181.
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