Community Calendar
Our calendar highlights local events for Otero County residents. Do you know of an event that’s missing from our calendar? Let us know! Also, see what’s happening for kids and families on our Kids Calendar.
Events in May 2025
May 1, 2025 (2 events)
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May 1, 2025Topic: United in Resiliency!
Date: May 1st, 2025.
Time: 9:00 am (PT) / 10:00 am (MT) / 11:00 am (CT) / 12:00 pm (ET)
This event is bilingual with simultaneous English and Spanish interpretation.May 2, 2025 (1 event)
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May 2, 2025100% Otero OfficeMay 5, 2025 (2 events)
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May 5, 2025https://zoom.us/j/98075490620?pwd=stER8dALV4aci1eSLZk5Rj8a5vAbeY.1
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May 5, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
May 6, 2025 (1 event)
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May 6, 2025May 7, 2025 (1 event)
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May 7, 2025May 8, 2025 (2 events)
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May 8, 2025May 12, 2025 (1 event)
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May 12, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
May 13, 2025 (1 event)
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May 13, 2025The Counseling CenterMay 14, 2025 (1 event)
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May 14, 2025Join us to learn about and meet transportation needs in our community.
Zia Therapy CenterMay 15, 2025 (1 event)
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May 15, 2025In this 6-part interactive series, participants will begin to learn concepts of trauma and
trauma-responsive care and how it can support babies and toddlers who have
experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma. Participants will
explore how trauma influences babies and toddlers' development. There will be an
opportunity to discuss risk factors and promote protective factors to foster resilience.
Participants will begin exploring trauma-responsive caregiving strategies that build
secure and responsive relationships and attachment.Session 1: An Overview of Trauma and Trauma-Responsive Care
Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on their Path to Resilience
Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices
Session 4: Partnering with a Families to Build their Resilience
Session 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Session 6: Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care*Training Dates:
May 15th
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
Each Session 4-6pm
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Regulate Then Educate training, not both, due to the time commitments.Kassandra Gonzales, MA, LPCC, IMH-E
Kassandra began her career as an early childhood educator, moving into the mental health field. She is a trained experiential play therapist and has experience as a clinical supervisor for a behavioral management program. Most recently, she served as the IECMHC Coordinator.May 16, 2025 (1 event)
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May 16, 2025
May 19, 2025 (1 event)
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May 19, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
May 20, 2025 (2 events)
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May 20, 2025
Counties/Tribal Communities involved in this area’s conversation: Socorro, Sierra, Luna, Grant, Hidalgo, Catron, Otero, and Dona Ana
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87164110942#success
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May 20, 2025This course will illustrate the connection between trauma and its impact on regulation, relationship and academic, social, and behavioral struggles, all while working towards a better understanding of what influences behavior and what behavior is communicating. With better understanding comes a better response, one that supports healing, facilitates connection and builds resilience. This course will offer a working definition of trauma and will explore a simple antidote to the trauma response that is surprisingly at the fingertips of anyone at any time. This experience gives participants the opportunity to put on a trauma sensitive lens and explore the “trauma goggles,” to deepen understanding of the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and soul. A practical overview of basic brain function and impact of trauma on the brain’s organization, function, and structure, especially the stress response system. This course incorporates current research and perspectives from neuroscience, including the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr.Besse van der Kolk, as well as numerous other sources.
*Training Dates:
-May 20th (1-5pm)
-June 24th (1-3pm)
-July 22nd (1-3pm)
-August 19th (1-3pm)*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Trauma Responsive Care training, not both, due to the time commitments.Donna Lucero, MA, LPCC, NCC,IMH-E
Donna has well over 30 years of experience working with and for kids & families who have
experienced trauma, mental health issues, poverty & adversity. As well as extensive experience providing professional development/training to over 10,000participants in various trainings, conferences and workshops.May 21, 2025 (2 events)
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May 21, 2025May 22, 2025 (2 events)
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May 22, 2025
May 26, 2025 (1 event)
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May 26, 2025Program Details
Mondays, Weekly
May 5, 2025 - June 16, 2025
1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
6 sessions in totalVirtually via Zoom through iECHO.org
This program is available in English with Spanish interpretation.
Individuals and organizations interested in starting a National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Questions? Contact us! DiabetesECHO@salud.unm.edu
May 29, 2025 (2 events)
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May 29, 2025
Every New Mexican deserves to live with health, dignity, and security. That’s why we’ve been building a movement to defend our right to healthcare and push for a system that serves us all.
This past legislative session, we saw there’s still a long way to go to build the healthcare system our communities need and deserve. While HB 186: Medicaid Forward didn’t pass this time, the call to expand access to care is louder than ever and backed by our families, frontline healthcare providers, and solid data showing how it would strengthen our state’s economy, improve health outcomes, and bring peace of mind to thousands of New Mexicans. At a time when families across New Mexico continue to face rising costs, coverage gaps, and unnecessary barriers to care, we must keep pushing forward.
That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for the New Mexico Together for Healthcare 2025 Summer Network Meeting
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May 29, 2025In this 6-part interactive series, participants will begin to learn concepts of trauma and
trauma-responsive care and how it can support babies and toddlers who have
experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma. Participants will
explore how trauma influences babies and toddlers' development. There will be an
opportunity to discuss risk factors and promote protective factors to foster resilience.
Participants will begin exploring trauma-responsive caregiving strategies that build
secure and responsive relationships and attachment.Session 1: An Overview of Trauma and Trauma-Responsive Care
Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on their Path to Resilience
Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices
Session 4: Partnering with a Families to Build their Resilience
Session 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Session 6: Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care*Training Dates:
May 15th
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
Each Session 4-6pm
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Regulate Then Educate training, not both, due to the time commitments.Kassandra Gonzales, MA, LPCC, IMH-E
Kassandra began her career as an early childhood educator, moving into the mental health field. She is a trained experiential play therapist and has experience as a clinical supervisor for a behavioral management program. Most recently, she served as the IECMHC Coordinator.May 30, 2025 (2 events)
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May 30, 2025
May 31, 2025 (1 event)
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May 31, 2025
The Alamogordo - White Sands Regional Airport
