Dena Fahlquist 2024 NM Mother of the Year

Episode #13 Dena Fahlquist, an active ABQ Mom contributor has been nominated American Mothers Inc. Mother of the Year!  She joins us for an interview and we discuss her many endeavors, from running the ABQ Mom Book Club, advocating for allergy testing to working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and why she would rather swim with sharks than get a shot.  Recommended ResourcesABQ Mom Book ClubCongrats to Our Very Own Den Fahlquist, the 2023 NM Mother of the YearA Letter from a Domestic Violence Survivor (+ Facts and Resources)Keep Marching Forward :: Our "Allergic March" JourneyConnect with ABQ Mom In PersonIt’s no secret that this motherhood journey is unique, and having people to turn to, talk to, and share experiences with can make all the difference in the world. If you’re new to the area, new to being a mom, or just want a way to connect with others close to where you live, join one of ABQ Mom’s groups.ABQ Mom’s Community & Conversation Group is an online (private) Facebook group that allows moms to connect, ask questions (mommy or non-mommy related), discuss local happenings, and attend events like playdates and meet-ups.We also have a very active book club and a fitness group.For moms not on Facebook, there’s an email list to keep them up-to-date on all the event dates and locations.Recommendations from the EpisodeAmerican MothersASL American Sign LanguageNew Mexico School for the DeafAlbuquerque Sign Language Academy Queer EyeHappy AccidentsSanta Fe Children's MuseumConnect with NM Momcast on Social MediaInstagramFacebook