Registrar Belén Garcia retires after 32 years.
Author: Linda Relyea
Salazar Rio Grande del Norte Center awarded grant from Colorado Water Conservation Board
“Student interns may work on river restoration, curriculum development, PR campaigns, and groundwater measurement, preparing them for careers as water managers, biologists, communication specialists, well inspectors, and many other jobs,” Dr. Formisano explained.
Fall 2025 Outstanding Graduates
“I’ve grown from just being involved in agriculture to understanding it—and being ready to take on more responsibility in both the financial world and the ranching world.”
Educator Highlight Award for December 2025:
“I love working with kids and helping them to become good people,” Sopala said.
Nielsen Library grant will assist community
“This is a vital resource for our community,” Parker added.
Migrant Education Program receives continued funding
“Children may attend two or more schools in a given year,” Martinez said.
Prison Education Program participates in unique research
“We are excited to be involved with the PERI, working to improve opportunities and outcomes for incarcerated students.”
Educator Highlight Award for November 2025:
What I teach is different. How I teach is different. But I think from Day 1 till now, I’ve always taught from my heart.”
Fall Commencement Speaker is Mayor Coleman
The title of his address, “The Road Ahead: Embracing Your Journey with Caution, Curiosity, and Courage,” will encourage and inspire the graduates to realize personal and professional goals after college.
November 2025 Employee Accomplishments
Over the last 5 years, Drs. Garcia and Mann have secured nearly $400,000 in state grants to sustain the program and provide scholarships and stipends to over 50 participating teachers in the SLV.
