How to maximize your charitable giving in 2020

On March 27, 2020 new income tax legislation known as the CARES Act, became law. Officially named the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, it was a stimulus bill designed to rescue the economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Contained in the bill are several tax benefits you can use in 2020 […]

Summer Reading with FSNM

This summer, we’re offering a selection of books to encourage our students to participate in summer reading! On Thursdays, during the transition from session 1 to 2 at tennis practice, books are available to students — at no cost. They can then log their reading progress using an online form (see Chris Slakey for details), […]

First Serve 12 & under team headed to sectionals in AZ

After dominating at districts in Albuquerque this summer, our very own 12 & under Junior Team Tennis players will be heading to sectionals in Scottsdale, AZ, this fall. To help raise funds for their travel and uniforms, see our GoFundMe page! Update: The First Serve tournament team took 4th in the gold bracket at sectionals. […]

Arthur Ashe NJTL Essay Contest Winners

Two First Serve students, Amanda and Quinn, won the 2019 Arthur Ashe NJTL essay contest! Of 2,750 submissions, 10 were chosen to attend Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day in NYC, and enjoy the view from the president’s box. Congratulations, Quinn and Amanda! Click here to read the Santa Fe New Mexican’s article. Click here to read […]

More FSNM grads chat with Richard Eeds on KTRC

If you missed the live airing of First Serve’s appearance on last week’s KTRC talk show with Richard Eeds, never fear! You can listen to our grads talk about their experiences, and who they’ve become after growing up with FSNM, in podcast form. Want to know more about our grads? Check out our Student Profiles […]

FSNM Junior Team Tennis Sectionals

Our Junior Team Tennis (JTT) athletes are doing well in sectionals so far this weekend, with a win over Tanoan for the 12 and under team, and two wins for the 14 and under team against some tough teams from Arizona on Saturday. “Our coaches have been so supportive of the kids,” head FSNM coach […]

Upcoming: Radio and TV interviews with FSNM graduates

First Serve — New Mexico graduates have been busy! On-court and in the community, our graduates share their experience in the program to inspire growth and change for the young people who are beginning their journeys in the program. On Tuesday, July 31, you can catch their new TV interview with Diane Kinderwater on KCHF […]