Las Cruces robotics team earns top FIRST award, advances to Texas district competition
Project NEO Robotics of Las Cruces won the FIRST Impact Award in Fort Worth, earning a spot in the 2026 district competition in Houston.
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Las Cruces school board discusses renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary following abuse revelations
Las Cruces school board members are weighing whether to rename César Chávez Elementary following abuse allegations that have sparked calls to remove his name from public spaces.
LCPS board to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary amid national controversy
Las Cruces Public Schools will discuss a possible name change for Cesar Chavez Elementary following recent allegations tied to the labor leader’s legacy. The Board of Education will make the final decision.
NMSU Library launches Loanable Technology Program to support student creativity, academic success
New Mexico State University Library has launched a Loanable Technology Program allowing students to borrow cameras, audio equipment and other tools to support class projects and creative work.
DACC partners with NMSU to develop hydroponic plant system for Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Doña Ana Community College and New Mexico State University developed a hydroponic plant system that will be used for research and educational demonstrations at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
NMSU named Gilman Program 25th anniversary top-producing institution
New Mexico State University has been named a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top-Producing Institution after helping more than 140 students earn scholarships to study or intern abroad since 2012.
DACC to host workshop on applying for Project Jupiter technician jobs March 12
Doña Ana Community College will host a free March 12 workshop to help applicants prepare for apprentice critical operations technician jobs tied to Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, where starting pay is listed at $27.33 per hour.
NM public schools post highest graduation rate in more than a decade
New Mexico’s graduation rate climbed to 80.6% in 2025, the highest in more than a decade, as eight schools exited intensive intervention and Gadsden schools sustained rates above 89%.
DACC to showcase student-created games at March 5 event
Doña Ana Community College will host a Global Game Jam Showcase and Game Development Meetup on March 5 in Las Cruces, featuring games created by students during the 48-hour event.
