Amid changing climate, schools are getting and giving lessons - Santa Fe New Mexican
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MORA — The smells wafted through Mora High School’s halls: cinnamon, sugar, anise.
Aaron Gallegos’ class, filled with freshmen and sophomores, gathered around tables and ovens as the students shaped and baked a much-beloved Northern New Mexico holiday staple: biscochitos.
In addition to an enjoyable activity a few days before kids left for their winter break, the delectable treats served an academic purpose, Gallegos said.
Makayla Gonzalez works a ball of dough during a New Mexico history class where students made biscochitos from a student's family recipe Dec. 12 at Mora High School.
Mora Elementary School Principal Tracy Alcon speaks with The New Mexican about some of the challenges students faced after returning to school following the the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire of 2022 and the subsequent flooding.
Lefonso Castillo, Mora High School principal, answers a call on his walkie talkie Dec. 12 at the school.
Students make their way down the halls of Mora Elementary School on Dec. 12.
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