Made For Grownups, With Kids In Mind.

From New Mexico,
For New Mexico.

Alax is here to learn all about caring for young children, sharing tips, resources, and programs that support New Mexico families like you!

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What’s New

Pregnancy | The Early Show with Alax Full EpisodeWhat is it like to be pregnant? Alax finds out with Jazzmin and her endlessly helpful and kind HOME VISITOR Marisol!!

Early Childhood Careers! - A question from Jessica in Sierra County | Ask AlaxJessica in Sierra County asks: “I would love to work at a center like the one my child attends! Do I have what it takes?” And Alax explores what it takes to enter a career in early childhood.

FIT - A question from Melinda in Gallup | Ask AlaxMelinda, a mom in Gallup New Mexico, contacted Alax: "I sometimes worry that my son isn't talking as much as his peers." Alax discovers a trusted New Mexico program called FIT (Families Infants Toddlers) that helps families who may be concerned about their child's development.

Meet The Crew

Alax

Intergalactic ambassador of care and host of The Early Show and Ask Alax.

Quest Glove

Multi-talented, many-purposed house band.

Ship

Logistics expert and lead of transport and teleportation.

Golden Dancers

Co-leaders of the interplanetary care initiative.

Meet The Crew

Alax

Intergalactic ambassador of care and host of The Early Show and Ask Alax.

Quest Glove

Multi-talented, many-purposed house band.

Ship

Logistics expert and lead of transport and teleportation.

Golden Dancers

Co-leaders of the interplanetary care initiative.

Watch The Early Show With AlaxAlax interviews New Mexico parents and experts.

Watch Ask AlaxAlax finds answers to real questions from New Mexico families.

Watch The Early Show With AlaxAlax interviews New Mexico parents and experts.

Watch Ask AlaxAlax finds answers to real questions from New Mexico families.

Resources

Download Coloring SheetsFun and free coloring pages for little ones.

Submit Your Questions To Ask AlaxCall (505) 605-ALAX to submit your parenting questions - you might be featured on the show!

Explore Moments TogetherFree tips and resources for New Mexico families.

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Help us reach New Mexico families by sharing The Early Show with Alax with your community! Get educational tools and resources to share with the families you serve.

Professional Resources

Credits

An Original Series By:

Created By:

MediaDesk
Film Nest Studios

In Partnership With The Moments Together team:

MediaDesk
New Mexico PBS
United Way of Central New Mexico
UNM Family Development Program

Executive Producers

Sommer Betlej
José Viramontes

Producer

Anna Darrah

Director

Alessandra Dobrin

Written By:

Sommer Betlej
Hailey Heinz
Alessandra Dobrin
Anna Darrah
Devon Ludlow

Educational Content Specialists

Hailey Heinz
UNM Family Development Program

Cinematographer

Jilann Spitzmiller

Editors

Alec Brown
Alessandra Dobrin

Theme Song by

Jessie Deluxe

Original Music/Sound Design

Jessie Deluxe

Additional Sound Design

Alec Brown

Cast

Alax! Puppeteer & Voice

Devon Ludlow

Assistant Puppeteer

Talon BH Stahmer

Quest Glove Puppeteer

Talon BH Stahmer

Solid Gold Dancers Puppeteers

Talon BH Stahmer
Isabel Rogerson

Quest Glove/Ship Voice

Jessie Deluxe

Crew

Camera Operator

Genevieve Russell
Leandra Romero
Darah Ribble

Sound Recordist

Matthew Betlej
Darrah Ribble

Gaffer

James Longmire
Jacob Keitzman
Adam Durant

Script Supervisor

Alec Brown

PA

Kathleen Keaveny
Jaydin Martinez
Isabel Rogerson
Amrita Khalsa
Sowelu Lottimer

Still Photographers

Genevieve Russell
Kate Russell
Ramsay de Give

Design Team

Early Show Set Designer/Builder

Patrick Boyles

Early Show Original Set Concept

Quinn Tincher

Ask Alax Set Designers

FW Stratton
Amrita Khalsa
Jessie Deluxe
Alessandra Dobrin
Anna Darrah
Fernando Gaverd

Early Show Original Lighting Design

James Longmire

Ask Alax Lighting Design

JIlann Spitzmiller

Original Puppet Design/Build (Alax!)

Erica Frank

Original Puppet Design (Quest Glove and Golden Dancers)

Amrita Khalsa

Animation and Motion Graphics

Alec Brown

Logo and Graphics

Fernando Gaverd

Web Development

Jason Griffin
Kat Contreras

Moments Together Family

Little Big Bang and MediaDesk

Baby Doll

Mimi Design

Spanish Language Episodes

Translation

Amador Bilingual Voiceovers
Daniel Melman

Voice Over - All Guests

Amador Bilingual Voiceovers

Alax! (Spanish)

Devon Ludlow

Spanish Language Editor

Alec Brown

Spanish Language Voice Recordings

Jessie Deluxe, Cozy House Studios
Amador Bilingual Voiceovers

Special Thanks

Micah McCoy
Sonya Martinez
UNM Family Development Program
Cradle to Career Policy Institute
New Mexico PBS
United Way of Central New Mexico
Eb Lottimer
Hank Rogerson
Loren Schoel
New Mexico United
Clint Gray
Mariah Carillo
Rachel Nowak
Dante Betsch
Anoushka Khalsa
Patricia Dobrin
Mimmissi Momo, Kooks and Jiji, the Edit Cats

Credits

An Original Series By:

Created By:

MediaDesk
Film Nest Studios

In Partnership With The Moments Together team:

MediaDesk
New Mexico PBS
United Way of Central New Mexico
UNM Family Development Program

Executive Producers

Sommer Betlej
José Viramontes

Producer

Anna Darrah

Director

Alessandra Dobrin

Written By:

Sommer Betlej
Hailey Heinz
Alessandra Dobrin
Anna Darrah
Devon Ludlow

Educational Content Specialists

Hailey Heinz
UNM Family Development Program

Cinematographer

Jilann Spitzmiller

Editors

Alec Brown
Alessandra Dobrin

Original Music/Sound Design

Jessie Deluxe

Additional Sound Design

Alec Brown

Cast

Alax! Puppeteer & Voice

Devon Ludlow

Assistant Puppeteer

Talon BH Stahmer

Quest Glove Puppeteer

Talon BH Stahmer

Solid Gold Dancers Puppeteers

Talon BH Stahmer
Isabel Rogerson

Quest Glove/Ship Voice

Jessie Deluxe

Crew

Camera Operator

Genevieve Russell
Leandra Romero
Darrah Ribble

Sound Recordist

Matthew Betlej
Darrah Ribble

Gaffer

James Longmire
Jacob Keitzman
Adam Durant

Script Supervisor

Alec Brown

PA

Kathleen Keaveny
Jaydin Martinez
Isabel Rogerson
Amrita Khalsa
Sowelu Lottimer

Still Photographers

Genevieve Russell
Kate Russell
Ramsay de Give

Design Team

Early Show Set Designer/Builder

Patrick Boyles

Early Show Original Set Concept

Quinn Tincher

Ask Alax Set Designers

FW Stratton
Amrita Khalsa
Jessie Deluxe
Alessandra Dobrin
Anna Darrah
Fernando Gaverd

Early Show Original Lighting Design

James Longmire

Ask Alax Lighting Design

JIlann Spitzmiller

Original Puppet Design/Build (Alax!)

Erica Frank

Original Puppet Design (Quest Glove and Golden Dancers)

Amrita Khalsa

Animation and Motion Graphics

Alec Brown

Logo and Graphics

Fernando Gaverd

Web Development

Jason Griffin
Kat Contreras

Moments Together Family

Little Big Bang and MediaDesk

Baby Doll

Mimi Design

Spanish Language Episodes

Translation

Amador Bilingual Voiceovers
Daniel Melman

Voice Over - All Guests

Amador Bilingual Voiceovers

Alax! (Spanish)

Devon Ludlow

Spanish Language Editor

Alec Brown

Spanish Language Voice Recordings

Jessie Deluxe, Cozy House Studios
Amador Bilingual Voiceovers

Made For Grownups, With Kids In Mind.

From New Mexico, For New Mexico.

What’s New

Meet The Crew

Alax

Quest Glove

Ship

Golden Dancers

Meet The Crew

Alax

Quest Glove

Ship

Golden Dancers

Resources

Are you an early childhood professional?

An Original Series By:

Created By:

In Partnership With The Moments Together team:

Executive Producers

Producer

Director

Written By:

Educational Content Specialists

Cinematographer

Editors

Theme Song by

Original Music/Sound Design

Additional Sound Design

Cast

Alax! Puppeteer & Voice

Assistant Puppeteer

Quest Glove Puppeteer

Solid Gold Dancers Puppeteers

Quest Glove/Ship Voice

Crew

Camera Operator

Sound Recordist

Gaffer

Script Supervisor

PA

Still Photographers

Design Team

Early Show Set Designer/Builder

Early Show Original Set Concept

Ask Alax Set Designers

Early Show Original Lighting Design

Ask Alax Lighting Design

Original Puppet Design/Build (Alax!)

Original Puppet Design (Quest Glove and Golden Dancers)

Animation and Motion Graphics

Logo and Graphics

Web Development

Moments Together Family

Baby Doll

Spanish Language Episodes

Translation

Voice Over - All Guests

Alax! (Spanish)

Spanish Language Editor

Spanish Language Voice Recordings

Special Thanks

An Original Series By:

Created By:

In Partnership With The Moments Together team:

Executive Producers

Producer

Director

Written By:

Educational Content Specialists

Cinematographer

Editors

Original Music/Sound Design

Additional Sound Design

Cast

Alax! Puppeteer & Voice

Assistant Puppeteer

Quest Glove Puppeteer

Solid Gold Dancers Puppeteers

Quest Glove/Ship Voice

Crew

From New Mexico,
For New Mexico.