Growing Up New Mexico in the News

By any name, looking out for New Mexico’s kids
Santa Fe New Mexican, February 13, 2021

My View: New name but same great work for kids by Katherine Freeman
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 17, 2021

My View: A name change but a laser focus on early childhood by Bill Garcia
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 17, 2021

Letter to the Editor: Growing Up by Carol Johnson
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 17, 2021

Childcare centers see low COVID-19 transmission
NM In Depth, August 12, 2020

Commentary Howie Morales and Elizabeth Groginsky: New Mexico will support early childhood workers.
Enterprise Bank & Trust, February 2020

Early childhood education is more than day care
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 22, 2020

In Session: Lawmakers have 30 days to pass a budget and tackle myriad policy issues
Santa Fe Reporter, January 22, 2020

Lujan Grisham orders 12 weeks of parental leave for state workers
Santa Fe New Mexican, December 31, 2019

Pushing for change, from nutrition to day care

Santa Fe New Mexican, December 2, 2019

Governor names D.C. official as early education secretary

Santa Fe New Mexican, November 6, 2019

My View: Seeds of Dreams by Carol Johnson

Santa Fe New Mexican, May 29, 2019

Kids Kitchen to prepare meals for 800 children per weekday this summer

Santa Fe New Mexican, May 23, 2019

United Way touts creation of Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Santa Fe New Mexican, April 16, 2019

Innovative early learning center opens in Santa Fe

Community Connections, September 1, 2018

United Way Early Learning Center at Kaune celebrates grand opening of pre-K program

Santa Fe New Mexican, September 26, 2018

Expansion of PreK just the start for early childhood education

Las Cruces Sun News, August 11, 2018

My View: U.S. must end family detention by Katherine Freeman and Miranda Viscoli

Santa Fe New Mexican, July 28, 2018

Celebrations: United Way of Santa Fe County recently received a $100,000 grant from the Thornburg Foundation to further a capital campaign for the United Way Early Learning Center at Kaune.

Santa Fe New Mexican, June 24, 2018

School’s out, but lunch is still served
Santa Fe New Mexican, June 4, 2018

Our View: For learning, do what will work
Santa Fe New Mexican, May 1, 2018

Pre-K organizers from Texas at Santa Fe meeting say getting businesses’ support is key
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 26, 2018

Charitable groups craft plan for early childhood spending
Albuquerque Journal, April 26, 2018

Advocates float $84 million plan to state lawmakers to bookst pre-K funding
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 26, 2018

Santa Fe United Way opening early learning center at Kaune site
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 18, 2018

Early childhood education may be key to solving economic woes
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 28, 2018

Investing in success: Good education leads to strong economy, experts say
Albuquerque Journal, January 27, 2018

More funding would help, but other issues also impede early ed in rural New Mexico
New Mexico in Depth, January 26, 2018

PreK Solutions: How other states did it
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 21, 2018

Heinrich: Bold Action Needed to Better Support NM Families and Invest in Early Childhood Education
KRWG TV/FM, January 16, 2018

How can tires improve health?
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 1, 2018

Group pushes for pre-K funds
Albuquerque Journal, December 6, 2017

Our View: Yes, quality pre-K works
Santa Fe New Mexican, December 2, 2017

NM needs to expand use of pre-K, analysts say
Albuquerque Journal, November 19, 2017

Time for PreK by Claire Dudley Chavez
Santa Fe New Mexican, November 8, 2017

The time is now to expand NM Pre-K by Claire Dudley Chavez
Gallup Independent, November 4, 2017

NM Group wants to expand pre-K programs statewide
Gallup Independent, October 27, 2017

Group urges expansion of pre-K programs in New Mexico
Roswell Daily Record, September 6, 2017

United Way launches Kaune Kids Campaign
Tumbleweeds, Fall 2017

Analyst: Students in pre-K program show lasting academic gains
Albuquerque Journal, August 17, 2017

Analyst: Early ed Programs key to closing gap for disadvantaged kids
Santa Fe New Mexican, August 16, 2017

Helping clients find the help they need
Albuquerque Journal, August 11, 2017

We must act now on early childhood education
Albuquerque Journal, July 7, 2017

Early Education Progress Raised
Santa Fe New Mexican, May 24, 2017

Sugar Crash
Santa Fe Reporter, May 10, 2017

Caring for Kids by Anne Honstein
Santa Fe New Mexican, May 9, 2017

Great Start by Anne Honstein
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 12, 2017

Holding out hope by Carolyn Cook
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 3, 2017

Support Kaune Kids by Barb Rand
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 2, 2017

Etiquette Rules: Struggles with motherhood are not a sign of weakness
Santa Fe New Mexican, April 2, 2017

Join Us by Rose J. Herrera
Santa Fe New Mexican, March 31, 2017

Watching a child gain confidence is beautiful by Gary Clendenen
Santa Fe New Mexican, March 30, 2017

United Way touts preschool center plans
Santa Fe New Mexican, March 22, 2017

Bridging the Gap: PreK for Santa Fe by Danila Crespin Zidovsky
Tumbleweeds, Spring 2017

Heinrich, Collins Introduce Two Generation Economic Empowerment Act to Address Poverty in America
Los Alamos Daily Post, February 20, 2017

Home-Visiting Program makes strides in N.M., report finds
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 19, 2017

Lawmaker’s proposal would consolidate New Mexico’s early childhood services
Santa Fe New Mexican, January 13, 2017

First Born program saves costs, builds families
Las Cruces Sun News, January 5, 2017

“First Born” visits make parenting, financial sense
Albuquerque Journal, January 3, 2017

Home visit program reduces costly medical services for newborns
Albuquerque Journal, December 30, 2016

Report finds state behind on Head Start, points to poor quality
Santa Fe New Mexican, December 21, 2016

Santa Fe United Way tries to expand pre-K
Hobbs News Sun, December 2, 2016

United Way Seeks PreK Development Input
Rio Grande Sun News, October 26, 2016

Farmington Mayor Tommy Roberts plays with students on Thursday during a tour of Smiling Faces
September 2016

Heinrich, Collins Unveil Two-Generaltion Economic Empowerment Act and use UWSFC Early Learning Center as model
September 28, 2016

Group advocates for expansion of PreK program
Las Cruces Sun News, September 28, 2016

Parnternship plans conversation on PreK
Las Cruces Sun News, September 23, 2016

It’s Never Too Early to Open a Book – Prepare Your Preschooler for Reading – By Jen Salinas, Master Teacher at UWSFC PreK
New Mexico Kids, September/ October 2016

OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT – New Mexico PreK ensures benefits for all – By Abby Bordner, Prenatal Education & Outreach Coordinator
Tumbleweeds, Fall 2016

Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Visits Santa Fe: Ginsburg reads “Go West” to Children
KOAT 7, August 16, 2016

Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg shares love of reading
Santa Fe New Mexican, August 16, 2016

Justice Ginsburg reads to Santa Fe kids
Albuquerque Journal, August 16, 2016

Study: Public funds needed to help underpaid preschool teachers
Santa Fe New Mexican, June 15, 2016

United Way will transform Kaune Elementary into early childhood center

Santa Fe New Mexican, June 13, 2016

Study gives New Mexico high marks for pre-kindergarten push

Santa Fe New Mexican, May 12, 2016

Congressmen Seek to Help the 97% of Families Without a College Savings 529 Plan

GoodCall, May 4, 2016

Early childhood education center slated for vacant Kaune school

Santa Fe New Mexican, February 29, 2016

A Critical Partnership
Albuquerque Journal, December 18, 2015

Early childhood support a sound investment
Albuquerque Journal, November 19, 2015

Bringing Up Baby: Instructions Included
Trust Magazine — The Pew Charitable Trust, Summer 2015

Santa Fe’s Fest for Babies Draws Crowd
The Santa Fe New Mexican, May 3, 2015

Santa Fe Early Learning Center ‘The Momentum is Great’
The Santa Fe New Mexican, April 13, 2015

Biblioteca de cantante Dolly Parton llega a Santa Fe
The Santa Fe New Mexican, February 8, 2015

United Way, County Partner to Bring Dolly’s Book Program to Local Kids
The Santa Fe New Mexican, February 5, 2015

Reader View – Dolly Parton Sparks Love of Reading
The Santa Fe New Mexican, February 3, 2015

Our View – A Book Club with Meaning
The Santa Fe New Mexican, February 2, 2015

N.M. Could be Leader in Early Education
Journal Santa Fe, December 10, 2013

Language is Key to Babies’ Learning
The Santa Fe New Mexican, October 28, 2013

Poor Children Now the Norm
The Santa Fe New Mexican, October 20, 2013

Agua Fria Campus to House New Child Center
The Santa Fe New Mexican, October 17, 2013

Push for Early Education: Duncan Visits New Mexico to Promote Obama’s Preschool for All Promotion
The Santa Fe New Mexican, September 10, 2013

Local United Way Paves the Way for Children
The Santa Fe New Mexican, May 26, 2013