But before kickoff, hear from Coach Mark Lopez and his team as they prepare to take the field and leave their mark on this historic matchup.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJpDESRt4zk
For generations, Mayfield vs. Las Cruces has been one of the most historic and well-known high school football rivalries in New Mexico.
Some of you remember the glory years, the packed stands, the electricity in Aggie Memorial Stadium, and what this rivalry meant to an entire community. Others are watching your kids carry that tradition forward today at the Field of Dreams.
But here’s the thing, the next generation deserves that same support.
Let’s bring the energy back.
Let’s fill the stands.
Let’s remind everyone why Mayfield vs. Las Cruces has always meant something special.
Catch the game Mayfield vs. Las Cruces High School at the Field of Dreams. Kickoff is tonight at 7:00 P.M.
If you grew up with this rivalry, come back.
If your kids are playing or performing in it, show up.
If you’re part of this community, be there.
The rivalry isn’t gone. It’s waiting for us to bring it back.
The matchup will be livestreamed exclusively on LCPS.TV: https://www.youtube.com/live/75gj5RhqGc4
More information: https://www.lcps.net/article/3106589
Looking on are Celia Haas, Mary Alice Puga, Laura Hanna, Kirstan Schell, Mike Dennard, Linda Bailey, Kent Williston, Lou Ann Needham, Allen Orean, Frank Mejia, Dorothy Myers, Neil Loomis, Jerry White, Jack Saunders, James Wheeler and Richard Carlson.
Captured in the 1965 LCHS yearbook, the photo is a great reminder that hands-on learning and a little scientific curiosity have long been part of the Las Cruces High School experience.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Reminder: LCPS Food Distribution — Thursday, Sept. 3
Las Cruces Public Schools, in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank, will host a food distribution on Thursday, Sept. 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing until supplies last.
• Location: LCPS Family Support Center, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM
• Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families.
• The line often forms early, so please plan to arrive ahead of time.
• This is a drive-thru distribution. Families are asked to remain in their vehicles.
Please share this reminder with families who may benefit from this resource.
Recordatorio: Distribución de Alimentos de LCPS — Jueves 3 de septiembre
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces, en colaboración con Roadrunner Food Bank, organizarán una distribución de alimentos el jueves 3 de septiembre, comenzando a las 9:00 a. m. y continuando hasta que se agoten los suministros.
• Ubicación: Centro de Apoyo Familiar de LCPS, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249, Las Cruces, NM
• Los alimentos serán distribuidos por orden de llegada, a las primeras 75 familias.
• La fila a menudo se forma temprano, así que por favor planee llegar con anticipación.
• Esta es una distribución de alimentos desde el vehículo. Se les pide a las familias que permanezcan en sus vehículos.
Por favor, comparta este recordatorio con las familias que puedan beneficiarse de este recurso.
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will meet today for the work session at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Complex. We welcome the public to attend!
The Board will discuss:
Policy: A second reading of Policy BG regarding policy adoption, revision and review.
Legislative priorities: Proposed NMSBA 2027 legislative resolutions focused on academic achievement and school climate and safety.
University partnerships: Proposed agreements with Western Governors University and the University of the Southwest.
Capital projects: A capital outlay grant agreement and the closeout of the Desert Hills Elementary School project.
Board appointment: Appointment of a Board member to the DACC Advisory Board.
Early childhood: The annual report on Early Childhood Programs.
6–12 Academies: An update on the district’s 6–12 Academy.
Connection Center: An update on the LCPS Connection Center, with a focus on academic achievement and school climate and safety.
The meeting will be livestreamed and available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream
Produced by LCPS.TV: https://youtu.be/vNywJ7OM63M
The Shelter in place has been lifted for all middle and high schools. All students and staff are safe.
As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.
Due to lightning detected within 10 miles of campus, our school has implemented a shelter-in-place to protect students, staff, and visitors. Students are safe and remaining indoors while we monitor weather conditions.
As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.
What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.
Notificación de Refugio en el Lugar
Debido a rayos detectados dentro de 10 millas del campus, nuestra escuela ha implementado un refugio en el lugar para proteger a los estudiantes, al personal y a los visitantes. Los estudiantes están seguros y permanecen en el interior mientras monitoreamos las condiciones meteorológicas.
Como resultado, algunos autobuses escolares pueden experimentar retrasos al salir del plantel y al llevar a los estudiantes a casa. Los conductores de autobús y el personal escolar están trabajando para transportar a los estudiantes a casa de la manera más segura posible una vez que las condiciones lo permitan.
Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión. Proporcionaremos información adicional a medida que cambien las condiciones.
Qué esperar:
• Los estudiantes y el personal permanecerán de manera segura dentro del plantel hasta que mejoren las condiciones meteorológicas.
• Los padres, madres y tutores aún pueden recoger a sus hijos durante el refugio en el lugar. Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida o una identificación oficial con fotografía emitida por el gobierno para autorizar la salida del estudiante.
• Los estudiantes que normalmente caminan, van en bicicleta o toman el autobús a casa permanecerán en la escuela hasta que sea seguro viajar.
• Los autobuses y los estudiantes que conducen sus propios vehículos podrán salir una vez que los administradores de la escuela determinen que las condiciones son seguras.
• Manténgase informado con actualizaciones meteorológicas en vivo y el conteo regresivo de rayos a través de la pestaña Weather (Clima) en el sitio web de la escuela de su hijo.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras seguimos los procedimientos de seguridad establecidos durante condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas.
Shelter-in-Place Notification
Due to lightning detected within 10 miles of campus, middle and high schools have implemented a shelter-in-place to protect students, staff, and visitors. Students are safe and remaining indoors while we monitor weather conditions.
As a result, some school buses may experience delays in departing campus and getting students home. Bus drivers and school staff are working to transport students home as safely as possible once conditions allow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will provide additional information as conditions change.
What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.
Notificación de Refugio en el Lugar
Debido a rayos detectados dentro de 10 millas del campus, nuestra escuela ha implementado un refugio en el lugar para proteger a los estudiantes, al personal y a los visitantes. Los estudiantes están seguros y permanecen en el interior mientras monitoreamos las condiciones meteorológicas.
Como resultado, algunos autobuses escolares pueden experimentar retrasos al salir del plantel y al llevar a los estudiantes a casa. Los conductores de autobús y el personal escolar están trabajando para transportar a los estudiantes a casa de la manera más segura posible una vez que las condiciones lo permitan.
Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión. Proporcionaremos información adicional a medida que cambien las condiciones.
Qué esperar:
• Los estudiantes y el personal permanecerán de manera segura dentro del plantel hasta que mejoren las condiciones meteorológicas.
• Los padres, madres y tutores aún pueden recoger a sus hijos durante el refugio en el lugar. Se requiere una licencia de conducir válida o una identificación oficial con fotografía emitida por el gobierno para autorizar la salida del estudiante.
• Los estudiantes que normalmente caminan, van en bicicleta o toman el autobús a casa permanecerán en la escuela hasta que sea seguro viajar.
• Los autobuses y los estudiantes que conducen sus propios vehículos podrán salir una vez que los administradores de la escuela determinen que las condiciones son seguras.
• Manténgase informado con actualizaciones meteorológicas en vivo y el conteo regresivo de rayos a través de la pestaña Weather (Clima) en el sitio web de la escuela de su hijo.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y del personal es nuestra máxima prioridad. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras seguimos los procedimientos de seguridad establecidos durante condiciones meteorológicas peligrosas.
Please know that bus drivers are working to get students home as safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
When lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius of a Las Cruces Public Schools campus, the school will immediately implement a shelter-in-place order to protect students, staff, and visitors.
What to Expect:
• Students and staff will remain safely indoors until weather conditions improve.
• Parents and guardians may still pick up their child during a shelter-in-place. A valid driver's license or government issued photo ID is required for student release.
• Students who normally walk, bike, or ride the bus home will remain at school until it is safe to travel.
• Buses and student drivers will be allowed to leave once school administrators determine conditions are safe.
• Stay informed with live weather updates and lightning countdowns via the
Weather tab on your child's school website.
The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we follow established safety procedures during hazardous weather.
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📅 27 de agosto
📍 Dr. Karen Trujillo Complex, 505 S. Main St., Suite 249
Sala de Conferencias A&B
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM
👶 Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
¡Esperamos verlo allí!
This Saturday, LCPS.TV teamed up with Athletics & Activities for Fall Sports & Band Media Day, bringing together our student-athletes and musicians to kick off the season and showcase what’s ahead.
Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz joined in on the fun, helping us celebrate the students who have been putting in the work and are ready to represent their schools this fall.
The Doña Ana County Fair is just the beginning!
For many FFA students, months of hard work, dedication and preparation come together at the fair, but earning top honors is only the start of a busy competition season.
From the New Mexico State Fair in September to the El Paso County Fair and Southern New Mexico State Fair, these students will continue showcasing their skills, knowledge and award-winning animals. For many, the journey will ultimately lead to state and national competitions, where they represent their schools and Southern New Mexico on an even bigger stage.
Take a look at these future leaders as they prepare to showcase their animals and all the hard work that goes into raising them.
The future of agriculture is in good hands!
Video: https://youtu.be/Ojiah553VxM
Learn more: https://macarthur.lcps.net/o/mae/article/3066268
With 165 musicians, the band filled the field, concert stage and community with music. Under the direction of Edward White, with assistance from Frank Rivera and John Schutz, Showcase earned honors at competitions across New Mexico and placed fifth at the Fiesta Bowl. Band members began and ended their days with music, and according to the yearbook, some even dreamed about band.
This is Las Cruces Public Schools, then and now.
Get ready, sports fans! It's time to kick off the fall season with coverage of our incredible student-athletes and talented band performers from across the district.
Featured Programs:
🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Cross Country
⚽ Soccer
🎶 Bands
🏈 Football
Our Fall Media Day will include:
• Professional headshots
• Media interviews & press coverage
• Social media features
• Season previews and hot takes
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Field of Dreams Football Complex, 2200 Tashiro Dr.
We can't wait to showcase the talent, spirit, and excitement that make fall in our district so special. See you there!
Video: https://youtu.be/rgghpCo0Jgw
The Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation continues to inspire and celebrate the educators who help our students bloom every day.
This week, the Foundation visited eight schools across Las Cruces to surprise some incredible educators selected for the 1st Annual Dr. Karen M. Trujillo "Bloom Where You're Planted" Teacher Giveaway!
As Dr. Karen M. Trujillo's legacy continues to inspire our district, Las Cruces Public Schools is honored to celebrate educators who embody her passion for teaching, learning, and serving students. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact on children, families, and our entire community.
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate these deserving educators. Congratulations to our amazing teachers! Stay tuned as we announce the remaining recipients in the days ahead.
#BloomWhereYourePlanted #DrKarenMTrujilloMemorialFoundation #SupportTeachers #NewMexicoEducators #TeacherAppreciation #GivingBack #LasCrucesPublicSchools
The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators through Innovative Teaching Grants. These grants fund creative programs that enhance learning, inspire student achievement, and bring innovative ideas to life in classrooms across Las Cruces Public Schools.
Who Can Apply?
• Teachers
• Principals
• School Administrators
• Social Workers & Counselors
• Ancillary Support Staff
Grant Information
• Awards from $200–$4,999 per project
• Projects may benefit a single classroom or an entire school community
Eligible Project Categories
• STEM & Student-Centered Technology
• Arts & Literacy
• Agriculture & Horticulture
• Educational Field Trips
Making an Impact
In Fall 2025, the Foundation awarded 11 Innovative Teaching Grants totaling $28,072.33, helping educators create engaging new learning opportunities for students.
Applications Open August 3!
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lcpsf.org/innovative-teaching-grants/
LCPS will host a drive-thru food distribution on Thursday, August 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in front of the LCPS Family Support Center, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 249.
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 75 families. A line begins forming a couple of hours before the scheduled start time, so families are encouraged to arrive before 9:00 a.m.
Families are asked to remain in their vehicles throughout the distribution.
Designed specifically for high school juniors, students are invited to go beyond the classroom through nine all-day sessions featuring field trips, community experiences and opportunities to meet local leaders in government, education, healthcare, the arts, nonprofits and the military.
Participants will build confidence, strengthen communication and public-speaking skills, and learn what it takes to lead. Junior Leadership is a highly engaging opportunity for students, and spots are limited.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply, or access the application using the link in comments. Questions may be directed to juniorleadershiplc@gmail.com.
Application deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14
Monday, July 27 marks the first day of the 2026–2027 school year, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back!
Every new school year brings a fresh start filled with endless possibilities. Whether you're stepping into a new school or returning to a familiar classroom, remember to:
Meet someone new
Ask questions
Be kind
Know that you belong here
To our amazing families—thank you for your trust and partnership. Together, we help every student succeed!
This year, we encourage students to explore new interests, challenge themselves, and make the most of every opportunity—inside and outside the classroom.
Video: https://youtu.be/0liLw8Gh2Xw