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The entrance to the new Gadsden Middle School welcomes students to the district’s newest campus, which officially opened for the 2026-27 school year.
Opening the doors
The first thing visitors notice isn’t the size of the new Gadsden Middle School. It’s the light.  Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten classrooms and common spaces while a central courtyard, new library and turf athletic field give the campus...
Susan Crosier’s completed artwork was selected as the official poster for the 2026 Las Cruces Space Festival.
Drawn to create
When Susan Crosier began working on a class assignment, the Organ Mountain High School student, who is now entering the 11th grade, never imagined it would become the official poster for the 2026 Las Cruces Space Festival.  “I was...
Teen Connection Program participants visit White Sands National Park during a summer outing.
Finding more than an after-school program
A ride after school, help with homework, or a game of basketball may bring teens to the City of Las Cruces’ Teen Connection Program. For many, those afternoons become much more than a way to pass the time.  The Teen Connection Program serves...
Dr. Miguel Serrano
Four new Gadsden ISD campus leaders
The Gadsden Independent School District announces the selection of four educators who will serve in new campus leadership roles for the 2026–2027 school year. Together, these leaders bring decades of experience in instructional leadership, school...
From Las Cruces Public Schools
Register your child for the 2026-2027 school year  Summer is coming to an end, and families are encouraged to complete registration for the 2026-2027 school year at Las Cruces Public Schools. Online registration opened in March and remains...
Children participating in an Enrich the Kids summer program listen during an educational presentation in Las Cruces.
Growing beyond the classroom
For many working parents, the school day ends long before the workday does.  That reality led Angie Montes to start Enrich the Kids in 2008. What began as a small after-school enrichment program now serves about 180 families during the...
Columbia Elementary School students return to their campus this year after a six-year hiatus while the school contended with mold.
Columbia Elementary students return to campus
For the first time since 2018, Columbia Elementary School children started their school year at their own campus. Columbia’s students had to be housed at Centennial High School — …
Los Montañas Charter School rebranded for the start of this school year to focus on improving outcomes for students after graduation.
Charter rebrands to build kids’ futures
Las Montañas Charter School has gone through a rebranding as a part of a larger effort to improve outcomes for students once they graduate. The school — now called Sendero School of …
Curtis and Tiffany Bristol, co-owners of Mas Art, get to know their customers. They offer a 10% discount for students.
Tax-free back to school weekend
With back to school comes the annual tax-free weekend in New Mexico. Some retailers are also offering discounts to help parents navigate the financial burden of getting kids ready for the school …
New state requirements affect Las Cruces students
A bill signed into law in 2023 that changes graduation requirements goes into effect this school year. Major changes include removing Algebra II as a requirement, implementing more work-based …
Getting vaccinated
With Las Cruces Public School students going back to school Friday, July 25, for Kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades and July 28 for the other grades, it’s also time to think about getting …
Chloe Sanchez (left) and Leslie Sanchez (right) attended Parent Night at Doña Ana Community College to get ready for the new semester, which begins August 20.
Doña Ana Community College students get ready
Chloe Sanchez, 22, has so many interests, she isn’t sure yet what she wants to study when she begins her first semester at Doña Ana Community College, which begins August 20. …
Las Cruces Police get ready for back to school
The Las Cruces Police Department hosted a live podcast with an official from Las Cruces Public School on July 15 to discuss school safety. The podcast — called ‘Bridging the …
Kids & Family

Help Marine Toys for Tots Deliver Hope to Children Experiencing Poverty

Help Marine Toys for Tots Deliver Hope to Children Experiencing Poverty
(NewsUSA) - As National Child Poverty Day approaches on October 17th, Marine Toys for Tots is shining a light on the challenges faced by millions of children living in poverty and the importance of …

Survey finds working moms are not getting the support they need to breastfeed

Aeroflow Breastpumps reports that a survey reveals many working mothers lack support for breastfeeding at work, with 79% wanting to continue breastfeeding after returning.

Has having kids become a luxury purchase?

Intuit TurboTax reports that economic concerns are causing many to view having kids as a luxury, with 68% of adults feeling unable to afford raising children.

It's cold and flu season and time to protect your household against it

(BPT) - As the weather gets colder, it's important to remember that cold and flu season swiftly follows. Respiratory illnesses typically rise in October and peak into winter, according to the Centers …

Schools and education information

How to get your whole team fluent in generative AI

(BPT) - Key takeawaysTraining only the leadership team in generative AI creates a bottleneck, because the wasted hours live on the front line.Free courses from the AI companies are worth taking, and …

How competency-based education can open doors for adult learners

(BPT) - For busy adults juggling careers, families and full lives, going back to school has often meant fitting into a system that was not designed with them in mind. The good news is that …

Building the cyber workforce: Why hands-on, AI-ready education matters

(BPT) - Cyber-enabled crimes are on the rise, posing significant threats to organizations' data, proprietary technology and financial assets. Whether cybercriminals aim to disrupt operations by …

Every Child Deserves a Great Education

Every Child Deserves a Great Education
(NewsUSA) - A parent should never be afraid to walk into their child’s school. Yet nearly one in five Hispanic parents say they have skipped or avoided a school event in the past year because of …
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