La Piñon is a non-profit organization and a 501(c)(3) Registered Charity in the U.S. with a volunteer Board of Directors.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jodi-Rae Moore | Chairperson |
| Lily Caballero-Haines | Treasurer |
| Kathi Jackson | Secretary |
| Suzette Goodwin | Board Member |
| Danny Trujillo | Board Member |
| Gloria Salgado | Board Member |
| Ricardo Porras | Board Member |
| Louise Tracey-Hosa | Board Member |
| CaraLynn Banks | Board Member |
| Barb Baumann | Board Member |
| Sheri Jans | Board Member |
| Amanda Lopez Askin | Board Member |
Good morning Southern New Mexico! We know that some things are changing for the health and safety of the community and that this is a trying time for all.
We want to let you all know that La Pinon is here for you and we will continue to remain available through our crisis line 24/7. 575-526-3437.
Our Kid Talk warm line will also remain open from 10 AM to 12 AM daily.
UPDATE!!!!
Additional Sites Added to School Meal Distribution in Las Cruces.
To accommodate a growing demand during the state-mandated shutdown of all public schools in New Mexico, Las Cruces Public Schools added sites for district-wide breakfast and lunch pickup. Additional resources were also identified for families who need assistance while precautions are taken to reduce exposure to the global COVID-19 outbreak. Meal distribution sites are open to all residents 18 years of age and younger who are enrolled in public, private or charter schools.
Beginning Tuesday, 19 schools within the LCPS district will have breakfast and lunch available simultaneously from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with two exceptions: Picacho Middle School and Desert Hills Elementary will have breakfast available from 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday only and will then move to the 10:30 to 1 p.m. distribution time. All meals are prepared to grab and go, in compliance with state and federal health guidelines to reduce the risk of exposure. Schools that will be open for meal pickup include:
Alameda Elementary
Central Elementary
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Columbia Elementary (old Columbia on Elks near Vista)
Conlee Elementary
Desert Hills Elementary
Doña Ana Elementary
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Hillrise Elementary
Loma Heights Elementary
Lynn Middle School
MacArthur Elementary
Mesa Middle School
Mesilla Elementary
Mesilla Park Elementary
Picacho Middle School
Tombaugh Elementary
University Hills Elementary
Valley View Elementary
Direction from the New Mexico Public Education Department and Children, Youth and Families Department requires school-aged children to be present to receive a meal.
“This is an ever-changing situation,” said Dr. Karen Trujillo, Superintendent for Las Cruces Public Schools. “We are working to coordinate an efficient system and communicating that plan to our students and families.”
Trujillo encouraged people to visit the district’s website, www.lcps.net and its social media pages for current, trusted news and information. The district’s official Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/LCPublicSchools and on Twitter, @LCPSnet.
Families and Youth, Inc. will have meal service available at their Las Cruces headquarters, 1320 S. Solano. Breakfast is available between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and lunch can be picked up between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. To maximize efficient delivery to the greatest number of families, the Doña Ana Community Resource Center and the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center will no longer serve as distribution sites. Beginning Tuesday, FYI will coordinate pickup meals for all students at the following locations. For staffing purposes, these sites will operate on a breakfast schedule of 8 to 9 a.m. and a lunch schedule of noon to 1 p.m.:
Preciado Park, New Mexico State University
Branigan Library
East Mesa Community Center
East Mesa Splash Pad
Radium Springs Community Resource Center
Las Cruces High School
*Meal pickup service will be in the parking lot at the former Columbia campus on Elks which has been closed to students.
Additional resources available to students and families:
ï For updated information related to COVID-19, visit www.cv.nmhealth.org.
ï To contact the New Mexico Department of Health for any health-related questions or concerns, call the Coronavirus Hotline, 1-855-600-3453.
ï During the crisis, families without internet service might be eligible for free or reduced internet service for the next 60 days. For more information on how to apply, call (855) 954-6546, (888) 833-9522 or (888) 234-4272.
ï The New Mexico Crisis Line is available for anyone experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis. For resources, visit www.nmcrisisline.com or call 1-855-662-7474. In an emergency, please call 911.
Additional resources that families might find helpful can be found at lcps.net
www.facebook.com
Las Cruces Public Schools is the second largest district in New Mexico. We strive for exceptional learning experiences for all students.