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ECECD Communication Contacts
Sonya Martinez
Acting Communications Director
Email: sonya.martinez@ececd.nm.gov
Julia Sclafani
Public Relations Specialist
Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.gov
Sky Jackson
Communications Coordinator
Email: sky.jackson@ececd.nm.gov
Jaime Bencomo
Social Media Coordinator
Email: jaime.bencomo@ececd.nm.gov
Early Childhood Community Newsletter
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s Early Childhood Community Newsletter is a weekly community newsletter to share the word on ECECD announcements, events, Healthy and Safety Requirements, and professional development opportunities. Use the sign-up link above to receive the Early Childhood Community Newsletter directly to your inbox.
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, February 17, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development As we all navigate the change in federal leadership, changes in immigration enforcement, and recent executive...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, February 3, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session begins on Tuesday January 21 and concludes on Saturday, March 22,...
Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council holds its first meeting of 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council convened...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, January 21, 2025
Monday, January 21, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session begins on Tuesday January 21 and concludes on Saturday, March 22,...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, January 6, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development All NM PreK Administrators and Lead Teachers must attend an upcoming executive function training. This 1.5 hour...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety Dear Friends,As the holiday season approaches, we celebrate the vibrant traditions and communities...
ECECD seeks $995 million to strengthen early childhood education and care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Expanding pre-K, child care and home visiting services SANTA FE, NM — The Early...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, December 2, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety This Native American History Month, we reflect on the impactful partnerships and initiatives...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Health and Safety You’re invited to join a state-wide card writing campaign to bring joy and cheer to older adults...
ECECD Blog
The ECECD blog is where you can find community highlights and special features. Stay informed and engaged with the latest stories and updates from our community.
LANL increases child care capacity for Los Alamos community through public-private partnership
May 21, 2024 By: Julia Sclafanicommunications@ececd.nm.gov When most people think about pressing national security concerns facing the United States, child care doesn’t usually come to mind. But for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), lack of child care options...