New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force - McKinley County Chapter

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

If you’re in the area, stop by and see us! 🫶🏼🤱🏽

09/04/2026

It's almost that time! Would you like to help us normalize lactation and make sure that families can access comfortable spaces for lactation and other kinds of baby care at this year's International Balloon Fiesta? Fill out the form to be one of our volunteers - comes with free admission to the fiesta!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexP9A_FMz_wPUbgVpxOInnjtAX8oTdu8PwWoG8QDyW-qEhyA/viewform?usp=dialog

09/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence Student Success Fund open soon!

Thanks to the generous support of the NM Board of Nursing, we are able to offer a select number of $1,000 stipends to support New Mexico’s nursing students in their education journey. Applications open September 15th, and students have until October 30th to submit all application materials!

Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to preview application requirements and materials at https://loom.ly/EvYrQlY

09/04/2026

Have you ever wondered about best practices for navigating lactation for families whose infants/toddlers are in childcare? Join us for Lactation in Child Care Settings on 9/18 and learn about ways child care settings can support breastfeeding & human milk feeding! Register here: https://nmbtf.silkstart.com/events/lactation-circle-navigating-lactation-in-childcare-settings

09/04/2026

Did you take beautiful photos with your little one this National Breastfeeding Month? The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force is collecting photos of parents and their infants/children of all ages, to promote human milk feeding throughout New Mexico!

Submit your own lactation photos here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg6nFOeJeYYQOThb1AMTuFZEWonK1iklPW_ZTCk607fW4yTQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=116420018358684801441

Or visit our Lactation Photo Submission website:
https://breastfeedingnm.org/get-involved/lactation-photos/

Note: For any questions, concerns, or if you need access to the physical submission form and consent form, email [email protected].

08/31/2026

Submit a design today for the chance to be featured on our 2027 conference t-shirts! 👚

08/13/2026

🔥 NEW DATE - INDIGENOUS MILK MEDICINE 5K RUN & COMMUNITY WALK! 🔥

We are excited to announce the rescheduled date for our Indigenous Milk Medicine 5K Run & Community Walk!

Event Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Location: Window Rock Cinema Parking Lot | Window Rock, AZ

Theme: Keeping the Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine

Join us for an evening of movement, community, and celebration of Navajo Breastfeeding Month and the closing of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week!

✨Event Schedule:
• Event Setup: 4:00 PM MDT
• On-Site Participant Registration: 5:30 PM MDT
• Health Fair Begins: 5:30 PM MDT
• 5K Run & Walk: 6:00 PM MDT
• Family Walk: Approximately 1-mile accessible route

We will also have a Special Proclamation Presentation by Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren and First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren as they reaffirm their commitment to supporting breastfeeding families and celebrating Navajo Breastfeeding Month.

Resource booths are welcome! Scan the QR code on the revised flyer to register for a booth.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and come prepared for changing outdoor conditions.

This is a family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free event. Political campaigning will not be permitted.

Ahé’hee’ nitsaago to our volunteers, partners, and community members for your flexibility and continued support following the postponement. We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, August 19!
Email: [email protected] for more information.

Please share the revised flyer and help us spread the word!

08/11/2026