Draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan open for public comment
The Public Education Department has submitted a draft Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court and is seeking public feedback through Oct. 17.
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DACC hosting Banned Books Week Carnival at two campuses
Doña Ana Community College will host a Banned Books Week Carnival Oct. 7 at the Espina campus and Oct. 9 at the Sunland Park center, featuring games, prizes and information on challenged books.
NMSU social work students help curb chronic absenteeism in Las Cruces
NMSU social work students are partnering with Las Cruces Public Schools to curb chronic absenteeism, improve attendance and support student success.
Las Cruces first grade teacher Nancy Orta named 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year
Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at East Picacho Elementary in Las Cruces, has been named the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. She will represent the state nationally.
League of Women Voters schedules election forums in Las Cruces
The League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico will host two nonpartisan candidate forums in September for contested school board and city council races ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
NMSU Foundation receives Angeles Investors’ Higher Education Impact Award
The NMSU Foundation has received the 2025 Angeles Higher Education Impact Award, recognizing its role in student success, innovation and support for Hispanic-serving institutions.
Jamal Mamkhezri aims to elevate energy economics at NMSU
NMSU associate professor Jamal Mamkhezri, holder of the Chevron Endowed Professorship, is advancing energy economics research and education while securing major grants and national recognition.
OPINION: Why New Mexico’s youngest learners shouldn’t be tested on iPads
A veteran early childhood educator argues that screen-based testing undermines how children truly learn and grow Ray Jaramillo, Las Cruces Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Organ Mountain News. As an early childhood educator with more
Two NMSU TRIO programs grants renewed, receive $3.7 million in funding
NMSU’s TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM-H programs have secured $3.78 million in new federal grants to continue supporting first-generation, low-income and disabled students through 2030.
