State representative honors Rio Rancho schools and principal for STEM achievements
State Representative Catherine Collin presented STEMI awards and commendations: individual teacher Brenda Julissa Diaz, Kalina Del Norte Elementary (ASEA STEAM certification), Rio Rancho Public Schools as STEMI District of the Year, and Milan Baca as 2026 New Mexico Principal of the Year.
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State Representative Catherine Collin joined the board to present commendations recognizing teacher and district STEM achievements. Collin said the awards celebrate outstanding dedication to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education across New Mexico and highlighted district initiatives that include a STEAM teacher in every school and hands-on student projects.
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