Winter 2017
Baxter’s Younger Bunch
Hey, Baxter Buddy!
There is so much you can do this winter. It is fun
blanket. Do you want to do something more
active? Get the whole family outside for some
winter fun. That is one of my favorite activities.
Stay Safe and have fun!
Baxter Bear
Baxter’s Bunch
Did you get
money during the
holidays? Put that cash
into your Baxter account
and get a prize. Have your
parents bring you to Del
Norte today.
Colorful Ice Sphere
This one can get messy, so get your parents’ help.
The directions are for one (single) ice sphere. If
you want to do more than one, repeat the steps as
necessary.
Supplies: Water balloon • Food coloring •
Large freezer bag • Cookie sheet (with sides) •
Newspaper • Scissors
Instructions
1. Put a single drop of food coloring into a water balloon.
Parents’ Corner
Looking for something to do this winter that doesn’t involve a television,
tablet, phone, or other screen? Look no further than your backyard.
New Mexico is an amazing place for outdoor family fun, and thanks
to the New Mexico Tourism Department at newmexico.org, we’ve put
together a list of places to visit.
In the Snow
The perfect snow conditions in New Mexico allow for fantastic skiing,
snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling amid fresh powder.
Some of the best places to enjoy the winter season include the Valles
Grande National Preserve and the Valle Vidal. Do a quick online search
for the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area near
t
forget about Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Sandia Peak, Sipapu,
Pajarito, and Angel Fire for all sorts of winter fun.
Hiking and Hot Springs
There are quite a few hot springs around the area, including Montezuma
Hot Springs outside Las Vegas, Spence Hot Springs in Jemez Springs,
hiking area and go for a short walk with the family. Just be sure to stay
together and stay safe.
History and Culture
Take the whole family out to learn about our local history and culture
Palace of the Governors, New Mexico Museum of Art, Museum of
International Folk Art, and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Don’t
forget the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos – it’s always free.
Close Up Fun
Can you guess these close-up images?
3. Carefully tie the balloon closed.
4. Place your balloon into a freezer bag to ensure you
don’t make a mess in the freezer.
5. Put the freezer bag and your balloon into the freezer.
6. Freeze overnight.
7. Take your freezer bag and balloon outside and place
on the newspaper.
sphere with scissors.
9. Place your colored ice sphere in your yard for some
colorful fun. Best of all, it won’t
melt until the temperature goes up.
Close-Up Fun Answers: Fox, Snow Shovel, Snow Owl
Baxter’s
Bizarre Facts
Baxter’s Big Kids
Winter is Wonderful
You know that it’s not exactly good to binge watch an entire
season of any television program, right? Instead of beating yet
another video game or finishing 20 episodes of anything, bundle up
and do something outside this winter.
Huge Snowball Fight
Gather up your friends (all of them) and start a huge snowball
fight. Yes, this one requires snow, but if you can swing it, it will be
something you talk about for years. You might even get a few good
videos to post online. Just be careful not to bring any innocent
bystanders into your snowball fight.
Beat the Snow Angel World Record
Check out Baxter’s Bizarre Facts for the current world record for
number of people creating snow angels in one location. Think you
can beat that? Send a Tweet or two, gather up your friends and
their friends, and put New Mexico into the record books.
Try Snowshoeing
Skiing and snowboarding at Taos are really fun, right? But it’s also
very expensive. Go snowshoeing instead. This easy and fun sport
takes you out into the winter wonderland. You’ll enjoy the scenery,
time with friends, and exercise. Check out Enchanted Forest Cross
Country Ski and Snowshoe Area for more about this fun, teenfriendly sport. Another great spot to try is the Norski Track just
south of Ski Santa Fe.
Snow Angels. There is a record for
everything, including the largest group
of people simultaneously making snow
angels. The record was set in February
2007, when 8,962 people made snow
angels in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Baxter’s Book Corner
Tell me about your favorite book at [email protected].
The BFG by Roald Dahl and illustrator Quentin Blake Ages 4 to 8 years
Follow the adventures of a young orphan named
Sophie who is taken to Giant Country by the Big
Friendly Giant (BFG) who helps children dream
each night.
Eragon (the Inheritance Cycle #1) by Christopher
Paolini - Ages 7-12 years
Paolini began writing Eragon when he was just 15. The
story is about a farm boy who discovers the world is
much bigger and far more dangerous than he could
have imagined. He also discovers that dragons are real
and that he is destined to ride one.
Del Norte Credit Union
Del Norte Credit Union
P.O. Box 1180
P.O. Box 1180
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Los Alamos, NM 87544
$25 Photo Contest Winners!
We asked you to send us a photo of “How you see the world.” We
received some great photos. We decided to give $25 to a kid in
each age group. The winners are:
Elliam M-E, Santa Fe
(Youth Category)
Elliam, who is just 3 ½,
chose to take a picture of
his Music Together class
because he loves music!
$25 Photo Contest
We’re looking for more photos. This time, we want to know
how you see nature. Take a picture of an animal, tree, water,
or landscape and send it to us along with where you took
the shot. Send it to [email protected] by February 17, 2017.
Sophie C., Santa Fe
(Tween/Teen Category)
“The picture I took shows
that our world is bright
and beautiful. It also
meant to me that people
can reuse and recycle
more for better art and a
brighter future.”