Alta Mira NM

02/27/2026

The next sensory-friendly morning at the Zoo is Tuesday, March 3!

The ABQ BioPark is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all of our guests. Every month, we set aside one morning at the Zoo and one morning at the Aquarium & Botanic Garden with limited entry from 9 am to 10 am. Sensory guides are available at admissions and on our website, learn more and see the full 2026 schedule at https://bit.ly/bioparksensoryresources

02/25/2026

💥SAVE THE DATE! 💥

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and fantastic prizes…all while making a difference at our fundraiser hosted by Alta Mira’s Board of Directors and The Bingo Project!

Bring your lucky charm, your favorite people, and your winning vibes. It’s the BEST kind of bingo…the kind that gives back! 🎉

RSVP details to follow!

02/24/2026

⭐️ LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN! ⭐️

We’re celebrating 7 incredible team members and their work anniversaries this month (and honestly, we hit the jackpot having them on our team)! From the big wins to the everyday moments of care, dedication, and laughter, each of you help make our community stronger.

Join us in saying THANK YOU for the passion and heart they bring every single day! 💜

02/20/2026

Today, on National Caregivers Day, we honor the extraordinary people who show up—day after day—with compassion, patience, and unwavering commitment.

To our Alta Mira team members and to the parents, siblings, grandparents, and loved ones who provide care at home: you are partners in every success story. Whether caregiving is your profession or your personal journey, the dedication you bring creates safety, growth, dignity, and joy for the individuals we serve.

We see the long days, the advocacy, the encouragement, the small victories, and the deep love behind it all. Your work often happens quietly, but its impact is profound and lasting.

Thank you for being the steady support, the trusted guide, and the heart of our community. Today, and every day, we celebrate you. 💜

02/18/2026

Join our team and help keep our spaces safe, welcoming, and running smoothly for the people we serve every day! If you’re hands-on, dependable, and take pride in making things work the way they should, we’d love to hear from you.

✔️ Meaningful work
✔️Supportive team
✔️Great benefits

Apply today and be part of something that makes a difference!

02/17/2026

HUGE thanks to for the wonderful book donation to our Early Intervention team and Respite Home! Our participants are going to love diving into these stories—and our EI Service Coordinator, Verenice, was thrilled to gather books to share with families. We’re so grateful for community partners who help bring learning, connection, and joy to our participants! 💜📚

02/13/2026

💕 Happy PALentine’s Day (a bit early) to all of our participants and their families! 💕

We LOVE what we do and we LOVE when families take the time to share how we’ve made a difference in their life! Our Valentine’s box is open…if you’d like to send a love note with your family’s story, please inbox us or send it to marketing@AltaMiraNM.org

02/13/2026

UNM Center for Development and Disability
Relationships and Disabilities

"Boyfriends + Girlfriends" by Terri Couwenhoven
Explains the do's and don'ts of dating and validates the normal age-appropriate desires of teens/adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This illustrated high-interest/low reading level book is great for parents and counselors too.
https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=3128332
"The Fact of Life …and More" edited by Leslie Walker-Hirsch
Good decisions about sexuality are critical in adulthood, but those with intellectual disabilities may not have the skills to navigate them. This comprehensive guide equips social workers, teachers and others to educate and help young adults.
https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=916316
"Lucky Dogs, Lost Hats and Dating Don’ts: Hi-Lo Stories About Real Life" by Thomas Fish & Jillian Ober
A collection of short stories written for people with intellectual and other learning challenges who want to live as independently as they can. Discussion questions follow each story to encourage self-reflection.
https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=2763879
"Monica & David"
This DVD explores the marriage of two adults with Down Syndrome and the family who supports them and their desire for an independent life.
https://c95037.eos-intl.net/C95037/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?BibCode=1807400

UNM CDD Library
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-272-0281
https://bit.ly/CDDInfoNet

02/03/2026

Save the date!

Join us on Friday, February 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for Sensory-Friendly Time, designed for guests who prefer a quieter, lower-sensory museum experience!

● Limited attendance. Tickets will be available to reserve ahead of time.
● Sensory Kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget objects, timers, social
stories, and more)!
● Noise and light reduction (some exhibits might be turned off).
● Additional calming space for sensory breaks.