Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories
A Season Made Brighter: Gratitude for the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive
🎁 900 Toys. Countless Smiles. One Powerful Community.
This holiday season, the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive brought joy to hundreds of children served by Las Cumbres—supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, young learners at Conjunto Preschool, and families across our programs. Discover how one generous community turned simple gifts into moments of appreciation, relief, and holiday magic. ✨
Growing Strong: Las Cumbres’ GRG Program Honored with Golden Chile Award
Fresh food, local farmers, and family connection came together in a big way this December. At the 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference, Las Cumbres’ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program was honored with a New Mexico Grown Golden Chile Award for its growing impact on food access and community well-being. From CSA boxes and farm field trips to nourishing both grandparents and grandchildren, read more about how this program is cultivating health, connection, and resilience across Northern New Mexico. 🌱🌶️
Where Play Becomes Learning: Inside Las Cumbres’ Family Infant Toddler Developmental Playgroups
Where Play Becomes Learning: Las Cumbres’ Developmental Playgroups Bring Growth Through Joy
From splashing through water on sunny days to shaping colorful creations on Playdough Day, Las Cumbres’ Family Services playgroups are where curiosity and connection blossom. These themed gatherings help children build motor skills, imagination, and confidence—while giving parents a supportive space to connect, ask questions, and share the joys (and challenges) of early childhood.
News Update – Las Cumbres’ Support for Food Security & Community Well-Being
Food costs are rising, and many families across Northern New Mexico are feeling the strain — but you’re not alone.
Las Cumbres is strengthening its support for food security through new partnerships, updated resources, and community-led solutions to ensure children, families, and caregivers have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.
From updated SNAP information to expanded local food pantry options, we want to help you stay informed and supported.
Discover what’s changing, where to get help, and how our community is coming together to ensure no family goes hungry.
Soil to Soul: Hands in the Dirt and Joy in the Harvest
What began as a simple idea — “What if our clients could grow their own food?” — blossomed into a thriving garden and a powerful story of growth at Las Cumbres Adult Services. Through a partnership with local expert Ken Kuhne of Grow Y’Own, clients planted seeds that became much more than vegetables — they became symbols of empowerment, healing, and community.
From lettuce to laughter, from basil to belonging, this project proves that when hands meet soil, something beautiful grows — both in the garden and within ourselves.
🌿 Read more about how Las Cumbres’ Soil to Soul project is cultivating confidence, independence, and joy across Northern New Mexico.
Books, Play, and Connection: A Storybook Afternoon in the Park
Books, Play, and Sunshine ☀️📚
What happens when you take Book Club out of the classroom and into the park? You get an afternoon of stories, laughter, and connection where kids roam, parents relax, and community blooms.
Read more about how one June gathering turned into so much more than story time.
Collective Generosity Strengthens Refugee and Immigrant Support in Northern New Mexico
This collective of women—each committed to giving generously and collaboratively—recently voted to support Las Cumbres' Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center in Santa Fe, ensuring the lights stay on, the doors stay open, and hope continues to thrive inside.
Singing Songs with Big Voices and Asking Big Questions: Conjunto Preschool Graduation 2025
On a sunny May morning in Española, proud families gathered at Conjunto Preschool to celebrate a milestone moment: preschool graduation. With shiny medals, heartfelt awards, and one unforgettable trip down the playground slide, these four-year-olds showed just how far they’ve come—singing, building, exploring, and growing in confidence.
💛 From butterflies to flamingos, and from shyness to self-assurance, discover how Conjunto is helping young learners thrive.
Seniors Day at the State Capitol
Las Cumbres' Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) Program made a heartfelt impact at Seniors Day at the Roundhouse, bringing community, culture, and advocacy under one roof. With homemade pastries, newly designed t-shirts, and powerful conversations, 14 grandparents—including three from Peñasco—showed up to represent a growing movement.
Gratitude For the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive
Las Cumbres Community Services had the privilege of being a recipient of the incredible Northern New Mexico Toy Drive in 2024 sponsored every year by Exit Realty Advantage New Mexico. Thanks to the generosity of