Valencia County hears DARE revival, students read essays

Jun 24, 2026

Presenters and two student graduates outlined a retooled DARE curriculum piloted in Belen schools that covers vaping, opioids, peer pressure and suicide prevention; officials discussed funding options including opioid-response funds and county support for facilities and materials.

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County officials heard a presentation June 24 about a reintroduced DARE curriculum that county presenters say is updated to focus on resilience, decision-making and current threats such as vaping and opioids.

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