Maximo Gonzales Mascareñas

A belated congratulations to Mandy Gonzales-Mascareñas, Fabian Mascareñas and big sister Maddy for the birth of their handsome little boy, Maximo. Max was born October 10, 2009 and is thriving. Mandy and Fabian (of Llano Quemado) wrote yesterday, "We would like to thank everybody for the great care we received at the Midwifery Center." We're so happy to have had this family in our care for both of these beautiful children!

Mercedes Amadea Bourdet Gemmell

In the wee hours of the morning, at home in Miranda Canyon on November 9, 2009, Mercedes Amadea Bourdet Gemmell was born to our dear friends, Emma and Jesse Gemmell. Big brother Elijah exclaimed, "She's my little love apple, her cheeks are like little apples!"

Mercedes weighs 7 pounds, has black hair, and looks just like her mama.

Emma and Jesse, welcome to your lovely Mercedes and congratulations! So much love to all of you.

Joelle Elaine Cannon

Joelle Elaine Cannon was born at 12:31 pm on November 1st to parents, Lynette and Kevin Cannon of Chama and Taos. She joins big brother and sister, Nick and Sophie who are excited to have her here. She weighed 7lbs. 4oz. and measured 19 inches long. It was a beautiful and quick waterbirth!

Hope Charlotte Andrews-Calef

Little Hope Charlotte is already two weeks old! Born on October 17th, Hope weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. Heather Andrews and Matthew Calef moved to Los Alamos recently for new jobs and to start their family. We are so pleased to have gotten to know them.
Congratulations, Heather and Matt, on your beautiful new daughter!

Rebeca Romero Rainey, Citizen of the Year

We could have told you ourselves, but the Taos News has declared Rebeca Citizen of the Year! Thank you, Rebeca, for being President of our Board of Directors and always having time for us. Your love and concern for families in our community points to what is truly important in this life.

Love, Joan, Bobbie and Kiersten

Lukes Jude Valencia

This handsome little being, Lukes Jude Valencia, was born in the wee hours of October 17th to Donna Torrez, Trankie Valencia and big brother TJ. Lukes weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce at birth. Welcome to this newest Taoseño!

Meadow Fae Landgraf

A joyous home water birth...Meadow Fae Landgraf was born at 2:23 this morning to Terri and Charles Landgraf. She weighs 9 pounds and is a very enthusiastic nurser! Grandmother Annette and sleepy siblings Michael and Zoe were there to greet her. Welcome, Meadow Fae.