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ECECD Communication Contacts

Sonya Martinez
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
Web and 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.

The Latest Press Releases

The latest news from the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. The Newsroom functions as a resource for ongoing news and up-to-date information regarding ECECD. You can also visit our social media pages on Facebook, X and Instagram.

ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, June 23, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development   ECECD is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Joannie Suina as Assistant Secretary for Native American...

Free summer meals are back for New Mexico youth 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 11, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501The Summer Food Service Program is underway at 500+ sites statewide  Santa Fe, N.M. – The...

ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, June 9, 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development   Thank you for celebrating with the Early Childhood Education and Care Department at the Executive Order signing to...

Summer food video campaign receives national recognition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ALBUQUERQUE — A campaign promoting free summer food for New Mexico children has been...

Governor expands Dolly Parton Imagination Library statewide 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2025CONTACT  Contact: Lauren Dodd Thorp   Office of the Governor  Lauren.Thorp@exec.nm.gov   Surrounded by children and families, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham—joined by Lt. Governor Howie Morales, ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky,...

ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, May 12, 2025

Monday, May 12, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development   To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers across New Mexico—Happy (belated) Mother’s Day! At...

New Mexico leaps ahead in national pre-K rankings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2025CONTACT Ashley Davison, NIEER Email: adaviosn@nieer.orgOffice:(848) 932-3142Mobile: (609) 969-1587 Allison Muhlendorf, Longleaf Strategies Email: allison@longleafstrategies.comMobile: (334) 450-1027New Mexico helps boost preschool...

ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, April 28, 2025

Monday, April 28, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development   Sonya Martinez Appointed Communications Director Please join us in celebrating Sonya Martinez on her appointment...

ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, April 14, 2025

Monday, April 14, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development   In this episode, Alax is joined by Sydney, a pediatric occupational therapist, to discuss autism in early...

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.