Adoption columns/announcements for

August 07 – September 03, 2016 (four Sundays)

Accompanying notice: "For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075 or visit "

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(Feature: Sunday, August 07 - Saturday, August 13, 2016)

Name: Tricia (L), Naniele (M), Anthenee (R)

Age: Tricia 10, Naniele 6, Anthenee 11

Story: Meet three bright, outgoing, and caring children. Anthenee likes to read and learn about science. He enjoys school, being around pets and munching on pizza! Tricia loves learning and is sociable and witty. She has a talent for art, loves all animals and hopes to become a veterinarian. Naniele likes to draw, read and write. She enjoys school, being social, and wants to try gymnastics. Naniele also loves caring for pets. They want a Mom and Dad that are patient, loving, and will spend time helping them grow and learn to be part of a new family. These amazing children would be a great addition to any family. They would like to keep in contact with their older brother.

For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075 or visit

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(Feature: Sunday, August 14 - Saturday, August 20, 2016)

Name: Adrian

Age: 10

Story: Introducing outgoing Adrian! This affectionate and social young man is ready to meet his new family. Adrian has a great sense of humor and his personality will “light up” a room. He enjoys food such as spaghetti, macaroni, bean burritos and home cooked meals. He is interested in playing baseball and other sports. Adrian is considering becoming a police officer so he can help people. Adrian wants a Mom and family that will love, support and guide him. He will benefit with a family that can help him recognize his own wants and needs. A family that can model appropriate boundaries while providing patience, structure and consistency would best suit him.

For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075 or visit

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(Feature: Sunday, August 21 - Saturday, August 27, 2016)

Name: Nichelle

Age: 14

Story: Nichelle is an outgoing, engaging young lady who likes to make friends and has a big personality. She loves to read, dance and enjoys arts and crafts. Nichelle is intelligent and does well academically. This young lady is helpful, caring, and thrives on one-on-one attention from her adult role models. Nichelle wants to be adopted by a family that can accept her unconditionally. She is very creative and inquisitive about her culture. An active, experienced two-parent family would be perfect for her. Nichelle would like to remain in contact with her younger sister.

For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075 or visit

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(Feature: Sunday, August 28 - Saturday, September 03, 2016)

Name: Raziel

Age: 13

Story: Raziel is a charismatic young man who has a great sense of humor, is very loving and kind, and likes to help people. He enjoys reading, playing video games and outdoor activities such as running, hiking, camping, and fishing. His favorite food is Navajo tacos and steak. Raziel enjoys learning leadership skills with ROTC and science in school and is interested in becoming an engineer. He wants a loving, understanding family that will be supportive of his interest in sports and share his dry sense of humor. He would like to keep connected to his Native culture.

For more information about foster or adoptive parenting through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075 or visit

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Contact: Patricia Hale 505-419-9888 …. call or text me if needed

My personal cell phone is 505-320-5914 and you are welcome to call me anytime!