The mission of Hope Effect is to provide support, education, and resources for bio, foster and adoptive families. We look forward to the day when there are more families waiting for children than children waiting for families.

Founded in 2000, the Aztec Farmers’ Market’s mission is to highlight local agriculture by providing a welcoming place where fresh, local, healthy, tasty farm products and other handmade goods are accessible and affordable to all people in our community.   Over 20 dedicated vendors bring diverse offerings to our customers each week including the freshest fruits and vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, pastured chicken, eggs, mutton, pork, breads and pastries, frybread, kettle corn, locally roasted coffee, handmade artisan items, and more!

Four C Inspire is an in-school mentoring program the helps students discover their value, find purpose, and build strength.  Using volunteers and a well-deigned program with a proven track record, this program has helped high-risk or traumatized students succeed in school.  Four C Inspire was a valuable partner to Aztec High School  after the tragic 2017 in-school shooting and the death of two students.

We work with schools and their students in a classroom, small group, or one-on-one setting.  Our mission is to help students process their emotions and feelings through art and other creative expressions. We also work with couples and small groups outside of the school setting.

Inspire Heart Inc, is dedicated to enhancing the mental and physical well-being of individuals, communities, and to facilitate the discovery of one’s value and purpose through engaging in art therapy and creative expression.

• Head Start: To enroll in Presbyterian Medical Services’ Head Start center-based programming, children must turn 3 prior before August 31/September 1 of that academic year, and the maximum age is 5 years.
• Pre-K: Our Pre-K program consists of direct services to 4-year-old children who will attend kindergarten the following year, providing developmentally appropriate activities for parental involvement. New Mexico Pre-K is a voluntary program funded by the state of New Mexico. It is designed to increase access to high-quality pre-K programs, help children through developmentally appropriate services, and it focuses on academic readiness.

We offer the following:
Adult Classes
Kids Classes
Krav Maga
Krav-Fit

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Dr. Durfy is a medical professional who practices dentistry, which is the study of oral health and the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.He also engages in tooth repair, tooth extraction and tooth replacement. He provides his patients with crucial care through regularly scheduled checkups, cleanings and guidance. Dr. Durffy also educates patients so that patients can maintain their oral health between visits. Two dental hygienists are also available.

The 180 children (grades K-8) that attend Mosaic Academy are a student body of diverse backgrounds, cultures and ethnicity. They live in San Juan County, New Mexico, and are enrolled through parent application and a lottery system. There is a consistent waiting list of 65 to 100 children, depending on the time of year.
Mosaic Academy is not a special education school, but welcomes children with special needs. Approximately 26% of the students receive special education services, and nearly half of the student body is eligible for free/reduced price lunch as economically disadvantaged.

Mosaic Academy Charter is a charter school located in Aztec, NM, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Mosaic Academy Charter is 179 and the school serves K-8. At Mosaic Academy Charter, 12% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 22% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 36%. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, which is worse than that of the district.The student population is made up of 46% female students and 54% male students. The school enrolls 53% economically disadvantaged students. There are 11 equivalent full-time teachers.

Vista Nueva High School gives students a new view toward school achievement and personal success, toward developing new choices and accepting new opportunities. With a provided day care, young parents are offered a place to complete high school without sacrificing the care needed for their children. Students experience classes where teachers work with one another to provide a quality and creative learning environment. Community Service is another part of the Vista Nueva experience with projects occurring every year since the inception of the school.

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.

NMPreK-P Lydia Rippey Elementary School is a (CCC) NM PreK in Aztec NM. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 years old. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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.

NMPreK-P McCoy Elementary School is a (CCC) NM PreK in Aztec NM. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 years old. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Aztec is located in the northwest corner of New Mexico in the beautiful San Juan River Basin, a rural community just south of the Colorado border. The Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) serves students in pre-school through grade twelve. The district is located in the "Four Corners area" where New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona meet. We have a diverse student population of approximately 63% Anglo students, 22% Hispanic students, and 13% Native American students. The City of Aztec is the county seat of San Juan County and our economic base is tourism, coal, oil, natural gas production and agriculture. The district employs over 200 certified staff members and a support staff of more than 150 to provide transportation and educational services to our students.  Our family oriented district is one that is grounded in professional learning communities where everyone has a job title, but their main role is to improve student learning for all students. It is an All In, All the Time mentality because we know that every day is important when it comes to educating our students.

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.

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.

Growing Forward Farm is a cooperative project of the NMSU San Juan County Cooperative Extension service to bring agricultural education to our community. We host a farmer-training program, Ag demonstrations, and provide technical education. Group and School tours of the Growing Forward Farm will begin June 15 and run through October 31. Farm tours must be made by request, with at least two weeks notice of the event.

Our curriculum promotes academic readiness for a smooth transition into the public school system’s learning environment. We provide activities that encourage readiness across the educational spectrum. Children get reading and language development based on the UNM TTAP 3 Star Guidelines, and they get an early start on STEM skills with an age-appropriate curriculum in mathematics, scientific discovery, technology, and computers. Various activities with different arts and craft media encourage the children’s creativity and imagination.

A well-rounded academic approach develops an appreciation for many things in life, such as music, arts, theatre, and science. We introduce the children to each of these areas so their understanding can grow with them into adulthood. Activities such as show and tell, interaction with the seniors in the area, and Library Day at the public library all promote this growth. We take many field trips throughout the year to places like the Aztec Ruins, the E3 Science Museum, and the Bolack’s Museum of Fish and Wildlife, to name a few.

We have 4 classrooms at our center that are split up by age. Classroom #1 serves ages 3-4, Classroom # 2 serves ages 2-3, Classroom #3 is our Pre-K class with ages 4-5 who will be attending kindergarten for the upcoming school year, and our Afternoon Adventures (Latch Key Program) with ages 5-12 years. Weekly lesson plans are created on classroom interest, TTAP 3 Star guidelines, and individual and overall classroom development needs.

Emergency Food Distribution Hours: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 11:00am Drive up to Church St. at the corner of Church St. & Chaco St. where the line starts. Other Services: Gasoline, clothing, school supplies, rent or utilities.