Community: Mayfield Girls Soccer Team Lifts 560 Pounds in Community Cleanup Effort

The effort, recognized by both county officials and Las Cruces Public Schools, highlights a growing emphasis on service and community engagement among local athletic programs.

Sources: Doña Ana County Government (via Facebook), Las Cruces Public Schools (via Facebook)
Photos: Courtesy

DOÑA ANA, N.M. — While athletes across the state were testing their strength on the platform, members of the Mayfield High School girls soccer team were putting theirs to work in a different way.

Last Saturday, the student-athletes partnered with Doña Ana County to clean up a stretch of El Camino Real Road in the Village of Doña Ana, collecting a total of 560 pounds of trash.

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The effort, recognized by both county officials and Las Cruces Public Schools, highlights a growing emphasis on service and community engagement among local athletic programs.

According to Doña Ana County, the cleanup is part of a broader initiative to support neighborhood-led efforts across the region. Residents interested in organizing similar projects can contact the county at 575-525-6106 to receive supplies and coordinate a cleanup.

Las Cruces Public Schools also acknowledged the team’s work, noting the athletes’ commitment to teamwork and community pride beyond competition.

For the players, the result was straightforward—measurable impact in a place they call home.