ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A free Valentine’s-Day workshop on early childhood development is set for Saturday, February 14, 2026.
100% Otero aims to equip parents, caregivers, child care providers, and early childhood educators in Alamogordo and surrounding communities with tools and insights to support healthy childhood development.
The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the CHRISTUS Conference Center in Alamogordo. Attendees can participate at no cost with lunch provided. Professional child care providers can earn continuing education units (CEUs/PDUs).
The interactive workshop will cover foundational topics on infant mental health and early development.
Speakers for the workshop, including experts from pediatric medicine, early childhood education, and family support services, are scheduled to speak.
The following presenters have confirmed their presence to the event: Dr. Ashley Tauriac, a pediatrician with international mission experience; Rosario Dick, Early Childhood Director and Pre-K Administrator/Montessori teacher for the Mescalero Apache Tribe; Liz Martinez, LMSW, IMH-E, executive director of the New Mexico Association for Infant Mental Health; Janelle Garcia Cole, associate director with the UNM Family Development Program; and Tamarra Garcia, early childhood training and development consultant.
The workshop aims to strengthen caregiver-child relationships and promote healthy growth and development in early childhood. It reflects the organizer’s mission to improve access to vital services and support for families.
Interested individuals have until February 2, 2026, to confirm their attendance at the workshop.
100% Otero is a coalition of community initiatives focused on eliminating childhood trauma across Otero County.