NMSU Extension to participate in Family Engagement and Resource Fair in Lordsburg

In partnership with the Substance Prevention Network and Hidalgo County Health Coalition, New Mexico State University Hidalgo County Cooperative Extension Service will facilitate a breakout session at the Family Engagement and Resource Fair in Lordsburg, New Mexico, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. This event is free and open to the public. The fair, which will be held at the Lordsburg High School commons area, 501 W. 4th St., Lordsburg, will provide community members with tools to help support children and teens.

The event will include guest speaker Brianna Skaarer, breakout sessions and resource tables.

“It has been great that the Substance Prevention Network and the Hidalgo Health Coalition asked Hidalgo County Extension and NMSU Extension specialists to collaborate for this program,” said Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County Extension program director. “Extension has amazing programs and resources to make an impact in daily life for our communities. I hope that we can provide information to improve the quality of life.”

Breakout sessions will include topics on cybersafety from the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations; Narcan training from Hidalgo County Health Council; dangers of illicit fentanyl and social media drug trafficking from New Mexico National Guard and Joint Counter Drug Task Force; managing stress and building resilience from Karim Martinez, NMSU Extension family life and child development specialist; breaking generational habits from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; preventing drug use from Substance Prevention Network of Hidalgo County; and power of play from Laura Bittner, NMSU Extension health and wellbeing specialist.

“There are so many agencies working to make this a great event, I hope the families in our community take advantage of the opportunity,” said Joni Kerr, Substance Prevention Network coordinator.

Attendees of the event will receive door prize tickets at every breakout session they attend. Lunch will be provided to attendees. This event will also provide a kid activity room. To register or for more information, visit https://www.lmsed.org/article/1695820.