Programs
Cruces Creatives offers several programs to serve our community in education, economic development, arts, environmental protection, and scientific development.
STEAMM Team We currently provide a weekday and Saturday option at Cruces Creatives, and we also lead after-school programs at Alameda, Columbia, Loma Heights, and Conlee elementary schools. Additionally, throughout the year, we offer summer camps and special STEAMM workshops. This program is generously supported through New Mexico State University's STEM Outreach. Questions? Reach out to steam@crucescreatives.org. | ![]() |
Seeding Regenerative Agriculture For farmers and ranchers in New Mexico, The Seeding Regenerative Agriculture project makes sustainable and regenerative agriculture easier to practice by coordinating peer-to-peer networking and knowledge-sharing among producers, and well as a range of support services, including technology development. Applications are accepted year-round, and more info can be found here. This program is generously supported by the Santa Fe Community Foundation, the McCune Foundation, and the Thornburg Foundation. Questions? Reach out to sra@crucescreatives.org |
CommunityShare Las Cruces CommunityShare connects PK-12 educators and students in Las Cruces schools with local community partners to bring project-based learning into the classroom through expert mentors and mini-grants for classroom projects. To register as an educator, as a community partner, or to learn more, visit here. This program is generously supported by the Stocker Foundation, the El Paso Community Foundation, and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Questions? Reach out to cs@crucescreatives.org |
HAZLO ("Make It / Do It") HAZLO creates opportunities for K-12 students to undertake self-selected, hands-on projects that interest them, with the support of mentors and mini-grants to cover material costs. To apply as a student, register as a mentor, or to learn more, visit here. This program is generously supported by the HAZLO Foundation, the NMSU STEM Outreach Center, and the Stocker Foundation. Questions? Reach out to hazlo@crucescreatives.org |
Internship Programs There are several opportunities for internships at Cruces Creatives. Job Shop
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Shop Management and Administration
----- Some paid internship opportunities for youth are possible in partnership with the New Mexico Workforce Connection Youth Development Inc. Education, Employment, and Training Program. For explorations into this program, please indicate an interest in this program when sending resumes. |