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At a time when children and adults with developmental disabilities were often institutionalized, Luis Morales, pictured at home last weekend, and his late wife, Ramona, along with Barbara Pendleton and the late Jewell Burk, established the Special School for Special Children at Fort Bayard. The Moraleses went on to lead two successive community organizations in southwestern New Mexico that helped children and adults with special needs integrate into their communities and live fuller lives.
A husband and wife who helped change the prevailing culture surrounding the developmentally disabled population in southwest New Mexico were recognized this month by Grant County commissioners, who officially proclaimed their “appreciation of the achievements of Luis and Ramona Morales” on April 8.
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Students from the classes of Valerie Morales and Frank Borrego at G.W. Stout Elementary School donated food to the SPIN seasonal homeless shelter Thursday afternoon. Morales said that the collection was meant to teach the students about the spirit of giving not just gifts, but kindness this holiday season. From left are second grader Kristopher Steele, fifth grader Kennedy Tedford, fifth grader William Crocker, third grader Julian Sierra and third grader Jet Tedford with a box of food they collected.
Organizations offer ways to help out this holiday
As people open up their hearts and wallets during the holiday season, many Grant County organizations are still seeking donations to help those around the area have an enjoyable Christmas, warm, housed and fed going into the new year.
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