Las Cruces, Mayfield rivalry returns Friday at Field of Dreams
Las Cruces High and Mayfield High meet Friday at the Field of Dreams, with kickoff at 7 p.m., online-only ticketing and LCPS game-day policies in effect.
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LCPS has 189 funded Head Start, PreK seats still available
LCPS has 189 funded Head Start and New Mexico PreK seats still available for 2026-27, according to an early childhood report going to the school board Tuesday.
LCPS to discuss 6–12 Academy plans at 4 p.m. work session
LCPS will discuss its proposed 6–12 Academy at a 4 p.m. work session Tuesday, including focus group feedback and the district’s planning timeline.
Amira pushes back on New Mexico lawmakers as questions over reading software widen
Amira Learning is pushing back on concerns raised by 35 New Mexico lawmakers as LCPS and other districts tighten safeguards around student voice recordings and reading assessments.
LCPS accepts Conlee, Desert Bloom awards while funding disputes continue
LCPS accepted state design awards for Conlee and Desert Bloom elementary schools while continuing negotiations over project costs and funding assumptions.
Union says LCPS created MVLA reapplication plan without required consultation
NEA-LC says LCPS created a plan requiring Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy educators to reapply for their jobs before consulting the union as required under the district’s collective bargaining agreement.
LCPS approves first $16.25M sale from voter-backed school bonds
LCPS approved the first $16.25 million sale from the $65 million school bond package voters authorized in 2025, with funds expected in October.
LCPS says Amira recordings deleted as district questions assessment’s future
LCPS says prior Amira student voice recordings have been deleted as board members and parents raise broader questions about the reading assessment’s reliability and future.
LCPS pays $11.3M for annual insurance coverage, up 14% from last year
Las Cruces Public Schools paid $11.3 million for annual risk insurance coverage for fiscal year 2027, about $1.4 million more than last year.
