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ECECD Communication Contacts
Sonya Martinez
Communications Director
Email: sonya.martinez@ececd.nm.gov
Jaime Bencomo
Deputy Communications Director
Email: jaime.bencomo@ececd.nm.gov
Julia Sclafani
Public Relations Specialist
Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.gov
Sky Jackson
Communications Coordinator
Email: sky.jackson@ececd.nm.gov
April Yazza
Web and Social Media Coordinator
Email: april.yazza@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: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! This free online platform allows early childhood professionals to track education, credentials, required trainings, and wages...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! On Saturday, February 14, 2026, families, providers, advocates, and partners gathered at the Roundhouse to celebrate Early...
Senate passes SB 241 and SB 96, strengthening child care access and supply
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 12, 2026CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Senate passed two bills this week aimed at strengthening...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! As we reach this key midpoint of the session, it is vital to keep our community informed on the progress of our budget...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program in 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 28, 2026CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! Is your early childhood center committed to serving freshly prepared, nutritious meals? The clock is ticking to join the ECECD...
New Mexico maintains top national ranking for infant early intervention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 23, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501FIT program reaches highest percentage of babies needing developmental support SANTA FE – For...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: December 22, 2025
December 22, 2025What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! On December 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted the Child Care Summit at the Governor’s Residence, convening state,...
ECECD seeks $1.2 billion to expand universal child care, PreK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 9, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Proposed budget delivers $186 million increase for direct services to families SANTA FE – New...
Child care and early learning programs honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 1, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 About half of the 24 early learning centers being honored achieved advanced awards SANTA FE –...
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.
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! This free online platform allows early childhood professionals to track education, credentials, required trainings, and wages...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! As we reach this key midpoint of the session, it is vital to keep our community informed on the progress of our budget...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! Is your early childhood center committed to serving freshly prepared, nutritious meals? The clock is ticking to join the ECECD...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: December 22, 2025
December 22, 2025What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! On December 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted the Child Care Summit at the Governor’s Residence, convening state,...
Nurturing Native Language Learning From the Earliest Stages: A Collaborative Approach for Families to Honoring Language Development
December 5, 2025 communications@ececd.nm.gov Indigenous languages carry knowledge that has guided Native families and Tribal communities for time immemorial. They express relationships with land, history, and one another—and they continue to shape how children see...