Las Cumbres News & Impact Stories
The Family-Focus of FIT Services
When the Toulsey family approached Las Cumbres’ Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program, their youngest daughter Thea was facing serious challenges. She had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called central congenital hyperventilation syndrome – a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system and required Thea to depend on
From Client to Program Manager - Silvia Romero
Five years ago, Silvia Romero was living in her hometown of Aguascalientes, Mexico. “I had a great job as a business administrator, and I thought nothing else would happen to me,” she says. “And then I fell in love.”
Her soon-to-be-husband was a Santa Fean, and Silvia soon joined him here in New Mexico. When she arrived, she was pregnant with
Las Cumbres Builds, Inaugurates New Playgrounds in Española and Los Alamos
Over the past several months, Las Cumbres has constructed two new playgrounds – one at our Conjunto Therapeutic Preschool in Española, and one for the general public at our 1060 Nugget St. location in Los Alamos.
New Mexico's Family, Infant, Toddler Program Ranks #1 In The Nation
We were grateful to learn that New Mexico’s Family, Infant, Toddler providers have been recognized as the most effective in the nation.
We’ve long known how important it is to provide high-quality supports to children at risk of developmental delays, and we’re grateful to be part of a larger provider ecosystem dedicated to accompanying families and helping kids thrive. Thanks to ECECD for their leadership – and to every provider statewide!
Supporting Families, Beginning With Her Own: Family Navigator Daniela Marquez
Twenty years ago, Daniela Marquez and her family migrated from Mexico to Taos. Daniela was two years old – and as she grew, she watched her mother attempt to navigate the..
Las Cumbres Receives New Grants and Contracts to Maintain and Expand Programming
At the end of 2022, Las Cumbres received a record number of public and private grant awards, as well as a range of state and federal contracts. As always, we are grateful for the trust of our funders, and we look forward to building and strengthening programs to serve our New Mexico communities.
Walking in Grace: Las Cumbres Awarded Federal Grant to Serve Survivors of Torture
When Las Cumbres’ Walking In Grace with Survivors of Torture (WINGS) Program opened its doors in Albuquerque in October of 2022, Program Manager Julia Montany had no doubt about the scale of the challenge ahead.
She knew from firsthand experience that New Mexico receives thousands of
Santuario del Corazón: A Safe Harbor for Families in Troubled Waters
Two sisters – ages seven and eight – were facing challenges unfamiliar to most children their age. Their mother Elena (not her real name), a monolingual Spanish speaker, was preparing to leave their father because of
Santuario del Corazón Brings Community Event to Taos
Las Cumbres Community Services, in partnership with St. James Episcopal Church, was honored to host the Mexican Consulate Mobile Unit, the NM Immigrant Law Center, and a range of other community partners in Taos on