The City of Las Cruces, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters and the Las Cruces Public Schools, proudly announces the upcoming, “Know Your Local Government” event geared towards providing high school students with an opportunity to delve into the local workings of their community.
City of Las Cruces “News Release”
This is the 2nd event of this collaboration.
Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, this event seeks to engage ten students from each of Centennial, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Organ Mountain, and Rio Grande Prep Schools. The students from each school were selected by their government teacher. They will participate in an immersive experience exploring the day-to-day responsibilities of local government.
This initiative focuses on addressing real issues in Las Cruces including: beautifying the city’s landscape; tackling litter and weed problems; finding solutions for affordable housing; providing engaging activities for youth and; evaluating the impact of urban heat on health, equity, economy, and the environment.
Students will collaborate with both their peers and city experts to investigate these challenges and provide possible sustainable solutions. Students will present their findings to an audience of their peers and a panel of judges. The winning group will not only receive recognition but will also be invited to present their compelling case advocating for the prioritization of the issue they investigated to Las Cruces City Council.
This event not only fosters civic engagement but equips students with problem-solving skills. It promotes a deeper understanding of the day-to-day inner workings of their local government.
For information, contact Catrina Godinez at 575/541-2100 or by email at cgodinez@lascruces.gov.
