ECECD News:
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is marking its fifth birthday by participating in a series of community-based resource fairs, designed to support families of young children by gathering state agencies and community resources that offer programs and services that touch early childhood.
Commemorating ECECD’s founding July 1, 2020, these celebrations underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of New Mexico’s youngest children and their families.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Health and safety resources
- Opportunity to connect directly with ECECD staff and regional partners
- Enrollment information for state and local early childhood programs
- Free on-site activities for children and families
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Farmington — 4–8 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Berg Park, 400 Scott Ave, Farmington, hosted by San Juan County Early Childhood Coalition
Española — 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, Northern New Mexico College, 921 N Paseo De Onate, Española, hosted by Rio Arriba County Early Childhood Collaborative
Taos — 5–6 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Kit Carson Park, 211 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, hosted by Paso a Paso Network
Albuquerque — 5:30–7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2025, Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum, 1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, hosted by Coalition for Science Learning in Early Childhood and Valencia County Early Childhood Community Partnership
Ruidoso — 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, Wingfield Park, 300 Center St, Ruidoso, hosted by PIECE Coalition of Lincoln County
Las Vegas — Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, time TBD, San Miguel Mora County Fair, Rodeo Ground Road, Las Vegas, hosted by San Miguel County Early Childhood Coalition
RSVP:
Media are invited and encouraged to attend. Please contact the hosting local coalition for information. Contact details for coalition coordinators can be found on the webpage here: Local Early Childhood System Building Coalitions | Early Childhood Education & Care Department