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ECECD Honors Four New Mexico Healthcare Providers with Inaugural Early Childhood Healthcare Champion Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 14, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501ALBUQUERQUE – On Friday, June 14, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education...
Over 600 Sites Offering Free Meals for New Mexico Youth This Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 31, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ECECD Summer Food Service Program resumes meals for youth at 600+ sites...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Advisory Council holds second meeting of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 24, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501ALBUQUERQUE, NM – This week, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
ECECD hosts first-ever strategic planning retreat with New Mexico Head Start Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 15, 2024CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On May 13 and 14, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education...
Join the State of New Mexico’s literacy effort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2024CONTACT Janelle Taylor Garcia, Ph.D. Deputy Director of CommunicationsNew Mexico Public Education Department505-709-5543janelle.garcia@ped.nm.govEarn $35/hr as a summer reading instructor SANTA FE, N.M. – Today,...
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department Expands Workforce Recruitment Efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Recruitment campaign offers career seekers personalized results and tailored information for...
New Mexico makes major investment in a redesigned child care quality improvement and rating system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 3 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501ECECD seeks input from families and key stakeholders on FOCUS redesign SANTA FE – Today,...
ECECD Announces NM Early Childhood Family Engagement and Satisfaction Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Parents and caregivers of children are encouraged to provide feedback on state programsSANTA...
ECECD Spotlights Child Care Quality and Sustainability with a Cost of Care Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
State’s Family Connects home visiting program achieves national certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2024CONTACT David BarreCommunications Coordinator Email: david.barre@doh.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-9237SANTA FE, NM – Today, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department...
ECECD hosts first Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council meeting of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 14, 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501PORTALES, NM – On Wednesday, March 13, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and...
ECECD launches new partnership to grow high-quality licensed child care in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – In partnership with WESST, Civitas Strategies, and Growing Up New Mexico,...
New Mexico continues to lead the nation in early childhood investment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 16 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501FY25 budget sustains funding for child care assistance, expands NM PreK, invests in tribal...
ECECD Presents FY25 Budget to House Finance and Appropriations Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 11, 2024CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program for Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nmMobile: (505) 629–95751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
ECECD budget request sustains important gains for families and providers and increases access to high-quality programs and services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2023 CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director(505) 629 – 9575 micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nm 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE, NM – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department...
ECECD hires Lela Wendell as new Director of Policy, Research, and Quality Initiatives Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director(505) 629 – 9575 micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nm 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD launches season two of The Early Show with Alax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2023CONTACT ECECD Contact: Micah McCoy / micah.mcoy@ececd.nm.govECECD launches season two of The Early Show with Alax Series adds new “Ask Alax” segment to answer families’ questions about caregiving,...
New Mexico education agencies champion freedom to read during Banned Books Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2023CONTACT ECECD Contact: Micah McCoy / micah.mcoy@ececd.nm.gov PED Contact: Martha Pincoffs / martha.pincoffs@ped.nm.gov HED Contact: Stephanie J. Montoya / stephanie.j.montoya@hed.nm.govNew Mexico...
ECECD concludes season one of innovative series, The Early Show with Alax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Micah.mccoy@ececd.nm.gov Mobile: (505) 629-9575 Show generated over 5.6 million views and over 20,000 subscribers SANTA FE, NM - The New Mexico Early Childhood Education...
ECECD highlights free Home Visiting services for Breastfeeding Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 24, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director(505) 629-9575 micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nm 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE, NM – August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and the New Mexico Early Childhood...
ECECD highlights historic progress at LFC Accountability Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director(505) 629-9575 micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nm 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501LAS VEGAS, NM – Today, presenting before the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC), the...
ECECD Family Nutrition Bureau (FNB) confirms partners and locations for service for the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 11, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist | CommunicationsNMECECDjessica.preston@ececd.nm.gov Mobile: (505) 699-5937 Loren MillerBureau Chief | Family Nutrition BureauNMECECDloren.miller@ececd.nm.govOffice: (505)...
ECECD produces new commercial for early childhood professional recruitment campaign featuring NM Teacher of the Year Tara Hughes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director(505) 629-9575 micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nm 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Santa Fe, NM – Today, ECECD’s Developing Futures campaign released a new commercial featuring...
ECECD offers expansive supports to families as children head back to school
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 9, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director(505) 629 - 9575 micah.mccoy@ececd.gov.nm 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) released an...
New Mexico executes historic expansion of New Mexico PreK partnership with tribes, pueblos, and nations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2023CONTACT Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham (state.nm.us) As part of the historic expansion of early childhood education services announced last week at the White House, the state is collaborating with four tribal...
ECECD finalizes child care regulations to make child care affordable for most New Mexico families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 20, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE, NM – This week the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces historic expansion of PreK programs in New Mexico – Funding includes more than 550 new PreK slots for tribes, nations and pueblos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 19, 2023CONTACT Office of Gov. Lujan GrishamOffice of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham (state.nm.us) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced at the White House today the largest-ever expansion of PreK...
ECECD announces 20 new positions eligible for virtual speed recruitment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) of New Mexico...
ECECD and PED Summer Food Programs fill the gap for nutritious meals while New Mexico children are out of school
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 6, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 Kelly PearceDeputy Communications DirectorEmail: kelly.pearce@ped.nm.govMobile: 505-487-3539300...
ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky testifies before U.S. Senate HELP Committee on New Mexico’s Child Care Innovations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 31, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501New Mexico invited to share recent successes using federal relief funds to revolutionize New...
NIEER declares New Mexico a “national leader” in PreK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 629 - 96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501State of PreK Report gives New Mexico high marks on progress towards universal...
Gov. Lujan Grisham, tribal leaders hold semiannual Government-to-Government Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2023CONTACT IAD Contact: Sherrie Catanachsherrie.catanach@iad.nm.gov PED Contact: Kelly Pearcekelly.pearce@ped.nm.gov ECECD Contact: Micah McCoymicah.mccoy@ececdnm.gov HED Contact: Stephanie J. Montoyastephanie.j.montoya@hed.nm.gov...
ECECD’s Home Visiting program hosts community baby showers for families across New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Free diaper bags filled with baby essentials for the first 100 to register and...
ECECD announces proposed changes that will improve access to high-quality child care for most New Mexico families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE, NM – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD announces that FIT Program now ranked first in the nation, new rates for early intervention providers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD Releases Episode Three of The Early Show with Alax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Episode spotlights the #1 nationally ranked Family Infant Toddler Program Santa Fe, NM - The...
ECECD Announces NM Early Childhood Family Engagement and Satisfaction Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 629 - 96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Parents and caregivers of children encouraged to participate to provide insight and feedback on...
Feb. 28 is Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – On Tuesday, February 28, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
National early childhood expert appointed as ECECD Deputy Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 17, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD Announces Online Series to Help New Mexico Families with Young Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 25, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday, January 26 the Early Childhood Education & Care...
Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.nm.gov Mobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) welcomed the...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program for Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
Hilton Foundation selects ECECD for prestigious early childhood grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Hilton Foundation selects ECECD for prestigious early childhood grant New Mexico Early...
ECECD presents FY24 budget with ambitious goals for building a world class early childhood education and care system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501ECECD presents FY24 budget with ambitious goals for building a world class early childhood...
Cotillion Sneddy of Navajo Nation appointed as new ECECD Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Education and Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 5, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Cotillion Sneddy of Navajo Nation appointed as new ECECD Assistant Secretary for Native...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces launch of groundbreaking new child care search tool
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 15, 2022CONTACT Nora Meyers SackettPress Secretary, Office of the Governornora.sackett@state.nm.usGov. Lujan Grisham announces launch of groundbreaking new child care search tool New platform helps families search for child care that fits...
ECECD awards $7 million in endowments to support early childhood programs at NM colleges and universities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501New grants will create early childhood faculty positions at higher education institutions...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces historic pay increase for early childhood workforce
From the Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 6, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoyECECD Communications Directormicah.mccoy@ececd.nm.usSANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new grant available to child care providers...
ECECD releases strategic plan for building a world-class early childhood system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 5, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
Gov. Lujan Grisham opens new state employee child care facilities
From the Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 19, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoyECECD Communications Directormicah.mccoy@ececd.nm.usCenters will support state workers and families, continue to expand New Mexico’s affordable child...
ECECD Tackles Early Childhood Workforce Shortage with New Recruitment Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 15, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD’s Family Nutrition Bureau (FNB) announces Sponsoring Organizations, Independent Centers and Care Facilities have cooperative agreements in place to administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, 2022CONTACT Loren Miller Bureau Chief – Family Nutrition Bureau Email: loren.miller@state.nm.us Office Phone: 505-476-0118 Mobile: 505-660-0864 ECECD’s Family Nutrition Bureau (FNB) announces that the Sponsoring...
ECECD Invests in $4.3 Million to Stabilize and Support Vital Early Childhood Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 One-time payments aim to improve early childhood workforce retention and recognize heroic work...
ECECD “Moments Together” Public Education Campaign Releases Multilingual Tutorial Videos to Help Parents Apply for Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD Summer Food Service Program for New Mexico Children Resumes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2022CONTACT Patrick RodriguezWeb and Media OutreachPh: (505) 469-7264Email: Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky, and Gadsden Independent School District Superintendent Travis Dempsey served Summer...
State agencies collaborate to help New Mexico moms, families find infant formula
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2022CONTACT Patrick RodriguezWeb and Media OutreachPh: (505) 469-7264Email: Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us In collaboration with Jodi McGinnis PorterCommunications DirectorNew Mexico Department of Health Human Services Email:...
Lujan Grisham Administration Opens $10 Million Grant to Build Child Care Supply in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 24, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us New grant opportunity aims to create care capacity for 800 more New Mexico children SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
ECECD creates New Mexico Infant Formula Support Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ECECD creates New Mexico Infant Formula Support Network Early Childhood Education and Care...
Governor Lujan Grisham launches new stipend program supporting more than 800 early childhood professionals seeking advanced degrees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us ECECD Spotlights Early Childhood Educators for Teacher Appreciation Month SANTA FE – As part of Teacher Appreciation Month, the New Mexico Early Childhood...
Early Childhood Coalitions Convene to Strategize Building Early Childhood Infrastructure and Child Care Supply at the Local Level
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us Early Childhood Coalitions Convene to Strategize Building Early Childhood Infrastructure and Child Care Supply at the Local Level SANTA FE – On April 27 and 28,...
New Mexico leads the nation as Governor Lujan Grisham makes childcare free for most families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 28, 2022Contact: Nora Meyers SackettPress Secretary, Office of the Governornora.sackett@state.nm.us(505) 690-7313 Contact: Micah McCoyCommunications Director,Early Childhood Education and Care Departmentmicah.mccoy@state.nm.us(505)...
ECECD Launches Family Survey to Improve Early Childhood System for New Mexico Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 25, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Launches Family Survey to Improve Early Childhood System for New Mexico Families SANTA FE – The...
New Mexico Ranked No. 3 for Identifying Young Children who will Benefit from Early Intervention Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 15, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNew Mexico Ranked No. 3 for Identifying Young Children who will Benefit from Early Intervention Services...
State of New Mexico Announces Cross-agency Education and Workforce Data Platform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2022CONTACT Stephanie J. MontoyaPublic Information OfficerNew Mexico Higher Education Departmentstephanie.j.montoya@state.nm.us(505) 467-9605State of New Mexico announces cross-agency education and workforce data platform RISE NM will...
ECECD Grant Helps Expand Child Care Capacity in Silver City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Grant Helps Expand Child Care Capacity in Silver City Child Care Stabilization Grant prevents center...
New Mexico Celebrates Month of the Young Child with Statewide Literacy Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNew Mexico Celebrates Month of the Young Child with Statewide Literacy Events Read Across New Mexico 2022...
ECECD Kicks Off 2022 Spring New Mexico State Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Kicks Off 2022 Spring New Mexico State Tour Secretary Groginsky and ECECD leadership to visit 20+...
New Mexico education leaders investing $3 million in state’s youngest learners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 25, 2022CONTACT John McCannWatefrord public relations manager919-818-9501johnmccann@waterford.org New Mexico education leaders investing $3 million in state’s youngest learners Waterford Upstart, a proven PreK learning...
ECECD to Host Call for Journalists on Early Childhood Funding Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 26, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.usMobile: 505-469-72641120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org ECECD to Host Call for New Mexico Journalists on Early Childhood...
Nearly $160 million in Stabilization Grants Issued by Lujan Grisham Administration provide critical support to New Mexico’s Child Care Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNearly $160 million in Stabilization Grants Issued by Lujan Grisham Administration...
ECECD Executive Budget Recommendation Builds on Early Successes of Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Executive Budget Recommendation Builds on Early Successes of Department SANTA...
ECECD Releases Early Childhood Career Pathway Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgClick the image above to download PDF. ECECD Releases Early Childhood...
ECECD Reaffirms Commitment to Support Native American Early Education in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 29, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Reaffirms Commitment to Support Native American Early Education in New...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department Secretary Presents FY23 Budget Request to Legislative Finance Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 15 , 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgEarly Childhood Education and Care Department Secretary Presents FY23 Budget...