The Imagination Station, located in Bloomfield, NM, is a childcare facility that supervises and cares for children. Daycare services support parents and guardians by caring for children too young to be left alone, most often children too young to attend school or school-aged children that require before or after school care.Imagination Station Preschool (EMERG OPEN) is a Child Care Center in Bloomfield NM, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-12 years old.

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We provide a full service daycare and family support, helping to create an imagination full of dreams. Our goal is to educate future leaders that will flourish in our communities; all of this in a safe, fun and loving environment.

The Love The Children Learning Center, located in Bloomfield, NM, is a childcare facility that supervises and cares for children. Daycare services support parents and guardians by caring for children too young to be left alone, most often children too young to attend school or school-aged children that require before or after school care.

Cooperative Extension empowers rural and urban communities of all sizes to meet the challenges they face, adapt to changing technology, improve nutrition and food safety, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and protect our environment. The San Juan County Extension Office houses four County Agent positions to assist community members. Bonnie Hopkins Byers, County Program Director and Agriculture Agent assists farmers, ranchers and community members through distributing information on all requests aspects of agriculture—from livestock to gardening. In addition, Bonnie assists with local food system development programs and strives to educate our community on best practices in regards to Agricultural Business. Rick Griffiths is our Family and Consumer Science Agent, and assists community members on aspects that occur in and around the home—from personal fiancé to emergency management. The office also has two 4-H Youth Development Agents, one of which is temporarily vacant awaiting an upcoming hiring process. Zane Webster is dedicated to assisting the youth of San Juan County, helping them put knowledge and leadership to work in our community through nearly 300 youth projects.

Mission

Childhaven’s mission is “Lifting Children from Crisis to Hope.” We have been serving the San Juan County (SJC) community for 50 years, addressing issues of child abuse and neglect. In that time, our organization has grown from one program to six and from a yearly client population of 225 children to 1,028 children and parents to meet an increased community need for vital child victim services.

Culture

We believe that all children, youth, and adults should have the opportunity to be emotionally healthy and physically safe. We believe that every child, youth, and adult has a unique culture that defines his or her life. We believe that as our community’s needs change our services should change to meet those needs.

The Department’s aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five—and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need. This work is informed by New Mexico’s Birth-Five Needs Assessment (Spanish version here) and the related Native American Perspectives report, which include feedback from thousands of New Mexicans.

The Department also oversees child care programs—as well as food and nutrition programs—that serve older children and families.

VISION: All New Mexico families ​and young children are thriving​

MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.

Mission:

We inspire positive communication, collaboration and continued learning with holistic multicultural and multilingual connection for the educational families and communities.

• We will expand growth mindset through strengths and innovative thought. 

• We will provide prompt and accurate assistance at all times.

• We will be responsive to community input and deliver programs and services that reflect their needs

A community school is a public school - the hub of its neighborhood, uniting families, educators and community partners to provide all students with top-quality academics, enrichment, health and social services and opportunities to succeed in school and in life.

Animas Elementary School is an above average, public school located in FARMINGTON, NM. It has 385 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.

21st Century Learning Community Centers, which can be located in elementary or secondary schools, or other similarly accessible facilities, provide a range of high-quality services during out-of school time hours (such as before and after school, or summer break). Each eligible entity that receives an award from the state may use the funds to carry-out a broad array of out-of-school time activities to advance student achievement.

Mckinley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Farmington, NM in the Farmington Municipal School District. It enrolls 582 students in grades 1st through 12th. Mckinley Elementary is the 57th largest public school in New Mexico and the 14,930th largest nationally. It has 14.6 students to every teacher.

21st Century Learning Community Centers, which can be located in elementary or secondary schools, or other similarly accessible facilities, provide a range of high-quality services during out-of school time hours (such as before and after school, or summer break). Each eligible entity that receives an award from the state may use the funds to carry-out a broad array of out-of-school time activities to advance student achievement.

Where students are Welcome, Wanted, and Worthwhile!!! Mccormick Elementary is a public school located in Farmington, NM, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Mccormick Elementary is 395 and the school serves K-5. At Mccormick Elementary, 22% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 25% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 12:1, which is better than that of the district.The student population is made up of 47% female students and 53% male students. The school enrolls 100% economically disadvantaged students. There are 32 equivalent full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor.

A community school is a public school - the hub of its neighborhood, uniting families, educators and community partners to provide all students with top-quality academics, enrichment, health and social services and opportunities to succeed in school and in life.

Apache Elementary School is a public school located in FARMINGTON, NM. It has 444 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 17% of students are at least proficient in math and 19% in reading.

21st Century Learning Community Centers, which can be located in elementary or secondary schools, or other similarly accessible facilities, provide a range of high-quality services during out-of school time hours (such as before and after school, or summer break). Each eligible entity that receives an award from the state may use the funds to carry-out a broad array of out-of-school time activities to advance student achievement.

Esperanza Elementary is a public school located in Farmington, NM, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Esperanza Elementary is 458 and the school serves K-5. At Esperanza Elementary, 26% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 28% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 81%. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1, which is better than that of the district.The student population is made up of 47% female students and 53% male students. The school enrolls 100% economically disadvantaged students. There are 34 equivalent full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor.

The Community-Based program is highly flexible and allows for endless possibilities for mentors to connect with their mentees. Matches get to know each other by having fun doing activities out in the community. One-to-one outings are often low cost or no cost activities, like:

• Taking a walk in the park

• Going to museum

• Attending a BBBS monthly event

• Listening to music

• Hanging out and talking

Some mentors meet their mentees on the weekends. Others get together with their Littles on weekday afternoons or evenings. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them.

Studies show that children who have role models are more likely to improve in school and in their relationships with family and friends, and less likely to skip school or use illegal drugs or alcohol. Students who are successful in school are less likely to drop out, abuse drugs, or commit crimes.

Safety Net programs provides support services to student, parents, families and staff. There are 4 programs under the Safety Net. These are the H.O.P.E. program, Food/Clothing Pantry, Holistic Wellness Program, also the Parent and Families Program.

The 4-H youth development program is a dynamic non-formal education program. 4-H provides opportunities to learn life skills, gain knowledge while having fun, and make contributions in such areas as environmental education, community service, and current youth issues. The 4-H program is dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to develop leadership and management skills, positive self-esteem, effective communication skills, a solid sense of personal responsibility and the ability to make sound decisions. The life-skills learned in 4-H enable youth to become productive, well-informed, self-reliant responsible adults.

For 50 years, the Aztec Boys Girls Club has served the youth and families of Aztec and the surrounding area. Every day, our members enjoy programs meant to build strong character, healthy bodies and sharp minds.

Our Club facility contains a dual basketball court, outdoor playground, a game room, a technology lab, art room, and Teen Space. Our Club serves members ages 6 years old through high school.

Our youth are members, with the responsibilities and benefits of membership in an active community organization!  Volunteerism, sportsmanship, leadership and kindness are valued.  We are building the next generation.

Licensed Accredited Star 5 Child Care Center serving 160 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. State of NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department grant recipient to provide FREE NM Early (3 year old) PreK and FREE NM PreK (4 year old) Full day programs.  Locally owned and operated for over 21 years.  

Activities include reading and literature activities, arts and crafts, woodworking, talent shows, swimming, hiking and fitness fun, games, and much more.

New Mexico Legal Aid provides high-quality advocacy and legal representation to eligible and low­-income individuals and families to help them help themselves toward safer, more stable, and healthier futures

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor- and volunteer-supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters' Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters' Vision is that all youth achieve their full potential.

Accountability: We partner with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community to hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:

• Higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships
• Avoidance of risky behaviors
• Educational Success

Chaparral High School

800 County Line Drive

Chaparral, NM 88081

575-824-6700

Chaparral Middle School

290 East Lisa Drive

Chaparral, NM 88081

575-824-4847

Chaparral Elementary

300 East Lisa Drive

Chaparral, NM 80881

575-824-4722

Desert Trail Elementary

310 East Lisa Drive

Chaparral, NM 80881

575-824-6500

Sunrise Elementary

1000 County Line Drive

Chaparral, NM  80881

575-824-0060

Yucca Heights Elementary

580 Angelina Boulevard

Chaparral, NM 88081

575-824-8210

K-12 School

Cloudcroft Elementary/Middle School

Phone: (575) 601-4416, ext. 5 or 6
Fax: 1 (866) 805-6335

Cloudcroft High School

Phone: (575) 601-4416, ext. 4

Special Education

The Special Education Department (SPED) of the Cloudcroft Municipal School District is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of all eligible students ages 3–21 with disabilities who reside within the district. We provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to all students who qualify for special education services. The SPED works collaboratively with other departments and across all school sites to ensure students have equal access to an excellent education.

Cloudcroft Career Technical Education

Cloudcroft’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program provides career pathways that allow students to pursue postsecondary and career education opportunities. Students who pursue these pathways can earn certification in a specific field such as agriculture, business management/administration, or culinary arts.

CTE Courses

Cloudcroft High School offers a variety of CTE courses, including:

• Agriculture Mechanics
• Culinary Arts
• Food Services Professional
• Leadership for the Agricultural Industry
• Metal Art Fabrication
• Residential Construction
• Welding

Dual-Credit Courses

Some Dual Credit courses may also qualify as Career CTE courses:

• Accounting
• Agriculture Structure Design/Construction
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Human Nutrition
• Marketing
• Medical Terminology of Nursing
• Small Business Planning
• Welding

Alamogordo Public Schools (APS) has a long standing history in the Tularosa Basin. The school district is the second largest employer in Otero County, with nearly 800 employees. Alamogordo Public Schools is governed by a 5-member elected school board that sets policy and approves the annual budget. Operations of the district are overseen by the APS Superintendent.

There are more than 5,600 students in the district enrolled in two high schools, three middle schools, nine elementary schools, and two preschool programs. More than 1,000 of these students are dependents of active duty service members and an additional 10-12% are considered to be "military connected."

Students from Alamogordo, High Rolls, La Luz, and Holloman AFB are provided educational services via Alamogordo Public Schools.

PRESCHOOL

• Stepping Stones Preschool
• Holloman Elementary

ELEMENTARY

• Buena Vista Elementary
• Desert Star Elementary
• High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary
• Holloman Elementary
• La Luz Elementary
• North Elementary
• Sierra Elementary
• Sunset Hills Elementary
• Yucca Elementary

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Chaparral Middle School

• Holloman Middle School 
• Mountain View Middle School 

HIGH SCHOOL

• Alamogordo High School

Serving the Youth of New Mexico and Their Families since 1903

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired was founded in 1903 as a land grant school governed by a Board of Regents. Three years later, the school opened its doors in Alamogordo, New Mexico with 21 students, two teachers and a superintendent. It is a specialized school which provides residential, academic, support, and outreach services to the students who are blind and visually impaired in New Mexico. Today, the residential campus is still located on the original site in Alamogordo with a second campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico that houses an Early Childhood Program and as well as the school’s statewide services.

Mission Statement:

NMSBVI, an innovative leader and unifying entity in the field of educating students birth-high school who are blind or visually impaired, will identify and ensure quality education through collaborative relationships with students, families, and local/ state/national partners to provide outstanding advocacy, training, resources, and support services, thus ensuring that all students who are blind or visually impaired will become independent, productive members of their communities.

Birth to 3

The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) provides statewide direct services to families of young children who have a diagnosed visual impairment or who are considered to be at risk for receiving a VI diagnosis. Services are a partnership with NMSBVI, New Mexico’s Family, Infant, Toddler Program (FIT) and the Navajo Nation; all children are served by IFSP team decision. Services are delivered in the family home or in another community environment that supports the child and his/her family.

Who should be referred to NMSBVI?

• Any child between the ages of birth and three years old:
• Any child who has been diagnosed with a vision impairment
• Any child who has an established condition that places them at risk for vision impairment; Established conditions can include but are not limited to: prematurity, syndromes, a family history of visual impairment, or traumatic events such as oxygen deprivation, meningitis, or shaken baby syndrome
• Any child whose family or team is concerned about some aspect of the child’s vision
• Any child whose results on the New Mexico Vision Screening Tool indicate need for referral.

Who can make a referral to NMSBVI?

Anyone who has concerns about a child’s vision can, with the family’s permission, make a referral. Referrals can be made by calling 1-800-437-3505, extension 3066 or by calling the Developmental Vision Specialist responsible for an agency’s referrals. (Please see attached list of contacts by area of the state). List of specialists

What happens after a referral is made?

Within 48 hours of receiving a referral, a developmental vision specialist from NMSBVI will contact the family. An initial functional vision evaluation will be completed; eligibility will be determined and, in conjunction with the family and the child’s team, services will be outlined if recommended.

What services are available from NMSBVI for infants and toddlers?

• Consultation to the family and/or community service providers, therapists, etc.
• Direct services to the child and family;
• Functional Vision Evaluations;
• Developmental intervention strategies to support the development of visual/compensatory visual skills;
• Information about blindness/visual impairment;
• Referral and resource information for families;
• Consultation/participation in agency assessments;
• Participation in IFSP and other team meetings;
• Orientation and Mobility Evaluations;
• Orientation and Mobility Services for children and families;
• Orientation and Mobility Consultation and Training for Teams and Agencies;
• Transition support from birth to three to preschool programs;
• Parent support; and
• Training for child-specific teams as well as for organizations seeking additional knowledge about vision and its impact on development.

NMSBVI is committed to providing a comprehensive program of developmental, educational, training and support services to infants and toddlers who are blind or visually impaired or those who are at risk for visual impairment. NMSBVI’s developmental vision specialists are trained as teachers of the visually impaired and/or as orientation and mobility specialists. They have specialized skills in the field of early childhood that encompass the developmental domains of young children. NMSBVI’s services do not replace, but supplement other specialized services in the community. Services are available state-wide; each child is served in his/her natural environment.

Preschool

Welcome to the Early Childhood Program (ECP)

The academic program for Preschool and Kindergarten consists of literacy (print and Braille), math, concept development, socialization and all aspects of the expanded core curriculum for blindness. Students are encouraged to explore and to become familiar with their immediate environment; then expand outward to travel successfully into new and unfamiliar areas. Guided exploration and self-discovery are used to support learning at every level. All children are placed in the preschool programs by IEP team decision because they require daily support from a teacher of the visually impaired

The Preschool and Kindergarten Program offers additional services to students who qualify. These services include:
Classroom instruction from Teachers of the Visually Impaired
Orientation and Mobility instruction
Speech-Language Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupation Therapy
Nursing
Social Work
Audiology
Transportation

School Age

Cloudcroft and Tularosa Municipal Schools are member schools.

Developmental Services (Birth–3)

Region 9 Developmental Services Program provides comprehensive developmental/early intervention activities that benefit the families and children from birth through age three who have or may be at risk for developmental delays.

Home Visiting Services

Child Find supports a child aged 3-9 years whoa re eligible for services that support delays and disabilities. These services are typically provided in a public school setting, with learning or educational goals that are developed using an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Our clinic offers a wide range of services to include counseling, psychoeducational classes, medication management, and much more. The Mental Health Clinic includes the Mental Health Element, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program and the Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The Mental Health element is available to all active duty personnel who are empaneled to the 49th MDG. A referral is not required. MH offers a wide range of services to include individual and group therapy, psychoeducational classes, medication management, and much more. The ADAPT program is available to all active duty members who are empaneled to the 49th MDG. A referral is not required. ADAPT offers individual counseling, group therapy, psychoeducational classes, briefings, outreach and more. FAP is available to all active duty personnel and their families who are empaneled to the 49th MDG. A referral is not required. FAP offers individual and marital counseling, psychoeducational classes, parenting classes, such as the New Parent Support Program, preventive classes and more.

The NMCADV coordinates local and national responses to domestic violence. We work closely with the New Mexico state legislature to enact policies, processes, protocol and laws that will positively impact our communities. 

Immediate help is available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800--799-SAFE (7233) or TTY: 1-800-787-3224

​We have options for: ​

• PET DOG TRAINING & SOCIALIZATION (ALL AGES) 

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), STAR Puppy, CGC Urban Canine, CGC Community Canine, and Trick Dog

• HELPING DOGS - SERVICE DOGS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGS AND THERAPY DOGS

• CANINE BEHAVIORAL REHABILITATION

• CANINE-ASSISTED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY

• EDUCATION & CONSULTATION FOR DOG TRAINING PROFESSIONALS & ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS

We serve Alamogordo NM,  Las Cruces NM and surrounding areas for in-person instruction. 

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We have interactive video call sessions for clients in any location or for those who prefer this format.

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This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infant, 1, 2, 3, 4 years old.

Located in Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

APS Health Services provides quality care, education and advocacy by promoting health and wellness to APS students and offers support to their families for the future of our community. Also have a mobile nurse’s station, an access point for students and families when it comes to preventative care, setting up doctor appointments and connecting families with health resources including behavioral health services.

Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes the importance of providing families with access to quality, affordable child development programs. Childcare is a work force issue that directly impacts the efficiency, readiness, and retention of the total force. All programs are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are certified by the Department of Defense USDA Child Care Food Program. 

Programs Include Child Development Centers (CDC), School Age Care (SAC); Programs and Family Child Care/Child Development Homes (FCC/CDH)

Infants 4 weeks through 12 months

Pre‐toddlers: 13 through 23 months

Toddler: 24 through 35 months

Preschool: 3 through 5 years (or before entering kindergarten)

School Age: 6 through 12 years old, or attending kindergarten through sixth grade and enrolled in a SAC program.

CHINS The Learning Tree House formally Full House Too helps with children ages infant through age 12 years.

What is Continuing Education?

Continuing Education offers a wide variety of non-credit courses for lifelong learning in the areas of

Community Education and Professional Development/Training. Additionally, Continuing Education offers

Workforce Development, which includes Contractual and/or customized training.

• Community Education classes are designed for all ages with subjects on health & wellness, art, golf, dance, and languages.
• Professional Development/Training classes are designed to help individuals, businesses, agencies, and industries by providing classes that will improve individual and/or employee performance and productivity.
• Workforce Development/Contract Training classes are developed in response to specific business needs and may be taught either on campus or at the business location.

Many courses help students prepare for a new career. Students may choose from a variety of online and face-to-face classes. In addition to the website information, Class Schedules are distributed throughout the NMSU-A service area three times a year: fall, spring, and summer; flyers are distributed throughout the seasons.

Online third‐party training sessions are available through a partnership with Ed2Go https://careertraining.ed2go.com/nmsuace/. These are open online enrollment programs that are designed to provide skills needed to acquire positions in many in-demand occupations.

Christian, non‐profit, preschool. Although a mission of St. John's Episcopal Church, the school is non‐denominational and accepts students from various denominations, including those that don't affiliate themselves with one particular religion or belief. Along with preparing students for Kindergarten, they also provide a basic introduction to the bible, chapel, prayers, and bible verses.

Pre‐K 3 and Pre‐K 4 programs are offered.

Early‐Childhood educational curriculum encompasses the foundational skill areas of social, cognitive, emotional, fine/gross motor and self‐help while inclusively and uniquely introducing basic Catholic Christian spiritual awareness primarily through age‐appropriate structured/non‐structured and hands‐on activities while nurturing a child’s intrinsic motivation. Pre‐K 4 also integrates social, personal, and emotional development as well as oral language development, early literacy skills along with math, science, social studies, art and religion.

Misson

The mission of Kids Planet Development Center is to provide services to families that create a "peace of mind' trust alliance by establishing a collaborative partnership that benefits children, families and the professionals who work with them This partnership allows parents to go to work and be productive while knowing their children are being provided for in a physical environment that is nurturing, strengthens families' heritage, support interactions and relationships that foster self-reflection, child friendly, safe, clean, and healthy. Enabling parents to gain advocacy skills that positively impact the life of their child and advancing advocacy practices that build upon the uniqueness of every child, their families and community. Were every child has access to appropriate and supportive services that are unique to every individual child that enables every child to reach their potential by valuing all children and their families.

Vision

At Kids Planet Development Center, it is believed that children need the opportunity to explore, to experience, to play, to learn and ... to succeed. This is accomplished through a variety of activities designed to enthusiastically engage children in decision making, analyzing, comparing and by expressing their thoughts and opinions. Through the opportunity to make choices and experience their consequences, children learn not only academically but also learn life's social skills. All curriculums are delivered in dynamic, ever-changing method of play in an effort to provide children with exposure to many sensory experiences. For example, science exploration is conducted with hands on age-appropriate experiments which demonstrate a lively result/lesson; dramatic play allows children to act out a variety of scenarios and for them to experience the different viewpoints of characters firsthand. Kids Planet Development Center

Offers childcare for children 6 weeks - 12 years of age.