New School Named for Fallen Columbia
A new elementary school in Las Cruces is being named for the lost space shuttle Columbia, which broke apart shortly after passing over the state on its return to Earth.
The name was chosen by students, parents and staff after a review of more than 200 suggested names, Principal Jennifer Terrazas said. The top choices were Robledo, Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Elks and Columbia.
“I wanted a lot of community input to truly represent the thoughts and ideas of the students and families representing the new school,” Terrazas said.
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