Las Cruces Public Schools releases 2026 meet-and-greet, open house schedule
Las Cruces Public Schools has announced its meet-and-greet, schedule pickup, and open house dates for the 2026-27 school year. Separately, the New Mexico Environment Department has scheduled an October 19 hearing in Sunland Park for Project Jupiter's controversial air quality permit application. Additionally, Las Cruces police issued a warning about online housing scams, and the Community of Hope is adapting to changes in homelessness in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) has released the schedule for meet-and-greets, schedule pickups, and open houses across all its campuses for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Transition day for kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders is set for July 24, with the first full day of school on July 27.
In a separate development, the New Mexico Environment Department is preparing to hold an October 19 hearing in Sunland Park regarding Project Jupiter's controversial air quality permit application for a data center. This hearing will address the concerns surrounding the permit.
Other local news briefs include a warning from Las Cruces police to renters about online housing scams after a woman lost $1,800, and an update on the Community of Hope's efforts to address changing homelessness trends in Las Cruces, marked by rising rents and an increased focus on permanent housing solutions.