Category: Education

The news was announced Thursday morning by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Organized by the LCPS Career and Technical Education team (CTE) to reach middle and high school students who might be interested in various career paths outside of college, this is the third annual event and is open to middle and high school students.

The Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University launched the Defense Leadership Certificate Program, “Improving Developmental Testing with Artificial Intelligence,” an initiative designed to bolster the U.S. Department of Defense’s AI readiness and workforce capabilities.

The camp will be held at two locations: Fairacres Elementary School and Jornada Elementary School.

Two separate camps will be conducted at the Challenger Learning Center of Las Cruces located at the LCPS Teaching & Learning Center 505 S. Main St., Suite. 400 on Feb. 14 and Feb. 18. for students in K-2nd grades.

NMSU’s online programs are among more than 1,800 programs surveyed by U.S. News and part of the only regionally accredited institutions whose programs are offered mostly or entirely online that were evaluated.

Not every student will be impacted by the redistricting changes, which were voted on by the LCPS Board of Education on Dec. 17, 2024.

The City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at uplifting and recognizing students who demonstrate exemplary character in their schools.

We are monitoring these shifts and are seeking legal guidance on how they could impact our schools and our existing district policies.

Edward Tabet-Cubero, the Deputy Chief of Staff for New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich, visited White Sands Missile Range on January 16, 2025, to tour White Sands School.

Programs aim to attract and retain outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional work force.

Enhanced images allow scientists to better examine snowflakes’ size and structure—both important factors in determining the amount of water in a mountain snowpack.

This remarkable achievement underscores the division’s commitment to financial excellence and transparency in managing public funds.

“This accomplishment reflects the collaboration, determination and resilience within our school community. Together, we are creating an environment where every student can thrive.” -Ignacio Ruiz, Superintendent

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Rec Department announced openings for spring 2025 at Alameda, Cesar Chavez/ Sunrise, Jornada, and Loma Heights. 

During their discussion Tuesday night, the board expressed concern that siblings are not split between zones, transfer policies be monitored and that students in 5th, 8th, 11th and 12th grade be allowed to continue at their current school, regardless of the new zones, along with their siblings who are currently enrolled at the same school.…

You have just graduated from the oldest public institution of higher education in the state of New Mexico–and the most storied. Source: New Mexico State UniversityPhotos Courtesy NMSU Soon, many NMSU graduates will be flying off to meet their futures much like Charlotte’s silk-chuted progeny in E. B. White’s classic book. As celebrations erupt over…

Camp space is limited and available at a first come, first served basis.

Two camp locations are available: at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.; and at the WIA Building, 340 N. Reynolds St.

The idea evolved when NMSP Chief Troy Weisler, an NMSU alumnus, and Dennis Giever, NMSU criminal justice professor and department head, came together to discuss police recruitment opportunities.

The toolkit shares information on the approach, lessons and activities honed since the Learning Games Lab opened in 2005.  

The district launched its redistricting plan in August, a move to balance student populations for the next school year.

In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

The latest finding follows the addition of prices from 2019 to 2022 and an analysis of childcare prices in 2,512 U.S. counties.

The camp will provide enjoyable and dynamic indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade.

The courses will help students to complete the foundational math courses and allow them to progress through the engineering course requirements. 

Las Cruces Public Libraries offer a variety of computer literacy classes throughout the month to help people become more comfortable using the technology.