New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force - McKinley County Chapter

04/10/2026

We got to set up a lactation space at Week of the Young Child Kick Off event in Gallup! Flip through our photos to find a free family-friendly event near you in the coming week!

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Do you know a colleague who deserves a special shout-out for their commitment to birthwork/lactation?

Nominate them for the Favorite Birthworker Award by April 21st!

Awardees are featured in the New Mexico Board of Nursing’s "Nursing News & Views" publication AND receive free NMBTF Conference registration.

Nominate someone using the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaTI8XmX9zM3MtYGfcOmV-Falox8btKUYbMZg_e-8h1csI3g/viewform?usp=dialog

04/10/2026

Join us Saturday April 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tádídíín Support Circle

Do you identify as Two Spirit, Trans, Nonbinary, or Intersex and are a member of an American Indian
or Alaska Native tribal nation and reside in Gallup, NM or the surrounding areas?

We invite you to join us in a safe space, to connect, build community, and support one another. Together, we will spend time creating collages, sharing stories, and enjoy a light lunch.

There are 10 spots available. Approved registrants will receive a gas card. Location will be provided after registering at QR code or form.jotform.com/260827710849162

For More Info, contact: nizhonisinger13(at)proton(dot)me

Artist acknowledgment: Nizhoni Singer

04/08/2026

Are you new to the world of lactation, and interested in building out your skill set? Our 2026 CBS Scholarship provides people who don't currently hold a lactation credential a supported pathway to earning the CBS. Cohort members complete the training with support from one another and NMBTF staff. Applications close April 12th, and you'll need a letter of recommendation to apply - find it here: https://bit.ly/4dzf83Q

02/11/2026

https://nmbtf.silkstart.com/events/virtual-registration-2026-conference

https://nmbtf.silkstart.com/events/in-person-registration-2026-annual-conference

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

🌱 Open now - 2026 Seed Fund Scholarship

Are you an actively practicing independent lactation care provider/birth worker who would benefit from funding to build the capacity of your practice?
The 2026 Seed Fund scholarship will award $1500 to independent LCPs/birth workers for their practice.

Please apply today and/or share with your colleagues who may be interested! Applications are due on 2/20/2026 and require written responses to a variety of questions as well as a completed budget.

Learn more & apply at https://bit.ly/4kmXVvS

02/09/2026

Join us in Tohatchi on February 19, 2026! We will be conducting hearing, vision, and developmental screenings for free of cost. We will also have refreshments for our families.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Join us virtually on February 20, 2026, 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for our session with UNM Family Development Program, our topic - Leadership and Advocacy. Professional Development hours available! Please register with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff8uyRKGJ-dh-SPPgcgC9ATIN0wqjX1mq3A0QUCFELe_gLAw/viewform
or the QR Code ion flyer below.