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.

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.

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 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.