I am a native of New Mexico’s beautiful sister state Colorado. After spending my formative years there I moved to Hawaii with the love of my life. As a young woman I experienced two of my life’s biggest events and all time joy’s in the rainbow state…

by Tracy Cooper, Receptionist The concept of New Year’s Resolutions can be daunting. The combination of statements like “Make this your best year ever!” and “This is the next chapter in your life!” paired with the reality that…

Simply Sing! by Susan Moore Daniels CNM, MSN There is a lot of research coming out about the importance of therapeutic applications of live music for healing in humans. From premature babies starting life in NICU to hospice care at the end of lif…

A word from our Executive Director, Abigail: Welcome back from the post-holiday bliss of quiet-glistening snow, not-so-quiet family gatherings, and scrumptious food! Maybe you’re even getting some holiday shopping done with Black Friday, Sma…

By Nancy Anthony, NHTSA-Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Is it time to show off your newest family member to friends and relatives? If you’re planning to fly with your baby this holiday season, here are some helpful facts and tips to m…

To all the families and the larger Dar a Luz community, I am writing to share with you that I will no longer be working at Dar a Luz as a midwife. The needs of my family have shifted, and with a lot of careful thought and inward examination, I h…

Pelvic Floor: Changes during Pregnancy and Postpartum Tuesday, November 5th at 6 p.m. Learn about how the amazing female body changes to accommodate pregnancy and delivery. Genevieve Richter, a local pelvic floor physical therapist, will educa…

by Erica Deerinwater, CPC, CPB Dar a Luz Client Financial Specialist As the air turns chilly and the pumpkin spice everything begins to waft, something that only happens once a year takes place. Nope — I’m not talking about Balloon Fiesta, or Ha…

by therapist and support group facilitator Kimberlee Maresma, LPCC October is a beautiful time of the year in New Mexico with our gorgeous weather, beautiful sunlit skies and delicious smells that fill our senses. Some of us are also remembe…

by Lauren Zielinski, CNM Ah – sweet sweet summeris winding down and as we begin to prepare for all of the fun and lovely things that come along with the winter months (the smell of hatch chiles roasting and dreaming up halloween costume are…