Las Cruces Public Schools
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The program intends to extend an 890 linear feet multi-use trail at the Columbia Elementary School, marking phase 3 of a broader trail construction in Doña Ana county. This addition will not only create safer, more inclusive pedestrian and cycling paths that intersect with three schools but also promote recreational opportunities and improved access to historic, cultural, and economic centers. By connecting urban and rural areas, this trail network ultimately contributes to enhanced community excitement about multimodal infrastructure and recreational facilities, which have been traditionally limited in this region.
Las Cruces Public Schools is located 45 miles north of the US-Mexico border in Las Cruces, New Mexico. With approximately 23,000 students and 3,200 employees, LCPS is the second largest school district in New Mexico. LCPS serves a diverse population of approximately 91,000 people throughout the City of Las Cruces, the Town of Mesilla, the Village of Doña Ana, and White Sands Missile Range, and the middle third of Doña Ana County. The city’s largest employers include: New Mexico State University, White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces Public Schools, and the City of Las Cruces. The district has 40 schools: 24 elementary schools (pre-kindergarten-5th); one combined elementary and middle school (K-8th); eight middle schools (6th-8th); and seven high schools (9th-12th). Two of the seven high schools are early college high schools and are located on the campus of New Mexico State University. LCPS also has a Virtual Learning Academy, serving elementary through high school students.