Category: Education
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City and Schools Promote Student Character with “Thrive” and “Cariño”
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.
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“A LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT”: Las Cruces Public Schools Responds to Department of Homeland Security federal immigration enforcement policies [Bilingual Post]
We are monitoring these shifts and are seeking legal guidance on how they could impact our schools and our existing district policies.
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White Sands School Shows Senator’s Team How It’s Done
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.
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Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces recibieron una subvención para el programa de lenguaje dual con el propósito de promover el bilingüismo y el éxito académico (Bilingual Post)
El distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces se enorgullece en anunciar que ha recibido una subvención para el programa de lenguaje dual de LCPS proveniente de la Fundación W.K. Kellogg.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
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.
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Anatomy of a Fallen Snowflake
Enhanced images allow scientists to better examine snowflakes’ size and structure—both important factors in determining the amount of water in a mountain snowpack.
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Zhang named first recipient of NMSU’s Hunt Center construction innovator award
The inaugural award is presented by the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints program, a cornerstone initiative of the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship that aims to accelerate business growth through innovative construction technologies.
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LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCE DIVISION RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GFOA BUDGET AWARD
This remarkable achievement underscores the division’s commitment to financial excellence and transparency in managing public funds.
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New Mexico Music Educators Association Shines Bright Light on LCHS Orchestra Director–and All Las Cruces Public Schools Music Education
The New Mexico Music Educators Association has awarded the 2025 District Award of Distinction to Las Cruces Public Schools.
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It’s a Whole New Rodeo! Doña Ana Elementary Teachers Receive Statewide Honor
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the third and fourth-grade teams over the last two years, through monthly classroom presentations, unique field trips, and hands-on agricultural learning opportunities across the curriculum, students have developed a strong foundation in agricultural literacy.
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SEVEN LCPS SCHOOLS ACHIEVE ‘TRADITIONAL’ DESIGNATION
“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
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A Handful of Elementaries have Openings for their Afterschool Program Spring 2025
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Rec Department announced openings for spring 2025 at Alameda, Cesar Chavez/ Sunrise, Jornada, and Loma Heights.
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LCPS BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES NEW ATTENDANCE ZONES
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.…
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Cost of child care for one child can be more than rent in some US counties
The latest finding follows the addition of prices from 2019 to 2022 and an analysis of childcare prices in 2,512 U.S. counties.
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City of Las Cruces announces Three-Day Thanksgiving Break Camp–Registration Opens Friday, November 15
The camp will provide enjoyable and dynamic indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade.
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NMSU to offer new dual credit engineering courses in spring 2025
The courses will help students to complete the foundational math courses and allow them to progress through the engineering course requirements.
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Las Cruces Libraries Offer Computer Literacy Classes in November
Las Cruces Public Libraries offer a variety of computer literacy classes throughout the month to help people become more comfortable using the technology.
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NMSU’s new CIO is returning alum committed to giving back to university
Jim Stanfill is bringing more than 30 years of IT leadership experience to New Mexico State University as its new chief information officer.
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WHITE SANDS SCHOOL NAMED A 2024 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
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NMSU announces five finalists in presidential search
Following a national search, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced five finalists for the university’s next president.
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Post named interim dean of NMSU College of HEST
New Mexico State University professor Phillip Post has been named interim dean of NMSU’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation.
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NMSU to begin new year with exciting events across campus
New Mexico State University students participate in the First Year Walk tradition by walking from the Pan American Center, down International Mall to the Horseshoe before classes begin.
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Statewide Education Network Cuts Ribbon Two Days After Gadsden ISD Hit with Ransomware Attack
Of the dozens of schools already connected, Gadsden Independent School District in Santa Teresa was the first New Mexico district to be plugged into the new broadband network.
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Las Cruces Public Schools Launches Initiative to Redraw District Boundaries
Plan will balance student populations, coincide with the opening of Columbia Elementary.
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NMSU awarded extension on Association of Public Land-Grant Universities innovation and economic prosperity designation
New Mexico State University has received a five-year extension on its Innovation and Economic Prosperity Program designation from the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities.
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City of Las Cruces Announces Developing Youth Leadership Academy 2024
If you’re curious about the various City departments and how they impact your daily life, here’s your chance to dive deep into the inner workings of the City of Las Cruces and discover the roles that different City departments play in shaping our community.
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Forbes Advisor names NMSU Global Campus top online college in New Mexico
NMSU Global Campus was ranked Top Online College in New Mexico by Forbes Advisor.
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Margaret Hardin seeks to help students gain worldwide experience
In 2013, Hardin established the Stephen Hardin Endowed International Travel scholarship, an award that supports one or more students in support of international business travel or study abroad experience approved by the College of Business.
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USDA Makes Record-Breaking $14.3 Million Investment in Farm to School Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants to 154 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.
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Las Cruces Reads: New report details statistics on crime and safety in schools (.pdf link)
This report provides a compilation of key findings on school crime and safety from a variety of data sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, principals, and postsecondary institutions.
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NMSU names Rick Marlatt next associate dean of Graduate School
Marlatt joined NMSU in 2017 and most recently served as director of the School of Teacher, Preparation, Administration, and Leadership in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation. His work brings together the fields of teacher education, creative writing, digital literacies, literature study, and sociocultural theory.
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NMSU undergraduates address migrant journeys and issues through summer research program
Andres Uribe, NMSU sophomore and participant in the NSF-REU program led by government professor Neil Harvey, presents Eco-Maps to fellow students and community partners as part of his research.
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Tax Free Weekend is August 2nd through 4th–Las Cruces Generalized, Hatch Elementary Supply Lists Enclosed
Tax Holiday weekend starts Friday, August 2. Here are some of the schools’ requested supply lists.
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NMSU alumnus continues support for future scholars with Joe Anaya Memorial Scholarship
Honoring his father’s legacy of supporting higher education, NMSU College of Business alumnus Michael F. D. Anaya is giving back to students in his own way by providing the Joe Anaya Memorial Scholarship.
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Cynthia Bejarano Represents our Broader Community in Washington, D.C.
As a member of the largest class of fellows selected as recipients of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows Program honors, Cynthia Bejarano will spend the week meeting with leaders from different agencies of the United Stated Department of Agriculture.
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The Best Public High School In New Mexico is in Las Cruces–Editorial
Aside from being ranked first among 204 New Mexico Public High Schools, Arrowhead Park Early College High School (APECHS) ranked #616 from a national field of more than twenty thousand public high schools.