By Organ Mountain News on Jun 20, 2026

Nearly 50 students graduate from DACC adult education program

Doña Ana Community College recognized more than 40 adult education students who earned GED or HiSET diplomas during ceremonies in Sunland Park and Las Cruces.

Graduates who participated in Doña Ana Community College’s Adult Education Program stand during a recent graduation ceremony. DACC recognized more than 40 students who earned high school equivalency diplomas. (Courtesy photo / Doña Ana Community College)

The college recognized students who earned high school equivalency diplomas during ceremonies in Sunland Park and Las Cruces.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana Community College recently recognized more than 40 adult education students who earned high school equivalency diplomas.

The college held two graduation ceremonies for students who completed General Educational Development or High School Equivalency Test requirements. The first ceremony was held June 2 at the DACC Sunland Park Campus, and the second was held June 4 at the DACC East Mesa Campus in Las Cruces.

Several graduates received the Camino Real Environmental Center Adult Basic Education Student Scholarship, which was created in 2007 as DACC’s first scholarship for students in adult basic education.

The scholarship recipients were Pedro Campos, Levi Fonseca, Monica Guzman, Sandra Marquez, Ana Regalado and Alma Almaraz.

The scholarship recognizes adult learners working to improve their lives through education and is funded by the Camino Real Environmental Center in Sunland Park. Students were selected based on perfect attendance, completion of pre- and post-testing, enrollment in both spring semester terms and commitment to learning.

DACC is an official testing center and offers classes to help students prepare for GED and HiSET exams. There is no cost to complete a high school equivalency exam, and students must be at least 16 to attend classes.

More information is available through DACC’s Adult Education Program or by calling 575-527-7540.

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