
Historically, Luna County has had the largest migrant population in the state, and the trend continues.
A media release said the local program ensures that students who live and travel in migrant families are able to receive the attention and instruction they need to grow academically, socially and culturally.
The DPS Migrant Program promotes high school completion and higher education, plus helps with skills necessary to become productive citizens and skilled workforce members, because director Hector Madrid and the educational assistants monitor students’ needs.
The Migrant Program also operates a clothing bank that is open weekdays from 1-4 p.m., provides students with backpacks and school supplies at the beginning of the year, and provides medical and dental assistance, eyeglasses and a Community Food Program under the auspices of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
For more information about the DPS Migrant Program, contact Madrid or Migrant Recruiter Annabelle Carbajal at 546-7129.