Cobre Consolidated Schools

10/22/2026

Dear Cobre Community,

This news may be surprising to many and may invoke questions.

Our primary duty is to the students, families, and taxpayers of Cobre Consolidated Schools. Upholding ethical standards and fiscal integrity requires us to address past mismanagement transparently, hold individuals accountable, and ensure every public dollar directly supports student success.

Due to privacy laws, personnel confidentiality, and ongoing administrative and legal reviews, the district cannot comment on individual names. The public version of the audit report redacts specific names in accordance with state guidelines.

The audit report and the progress made by my administration to rectify the audit findings can be found on our district website.

Superintendent Dr. Gutierrez

By JUNO OGLE Daily Press Staff The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to authorize its superintendent to file ethics complaints against seven former district employees after findings of wrongdoing in the first phase of the district’s special audit. That first phase wa...

10/21/2026

🎃👻 REMINDER: COBRE DISTRICT TRUNK OR TREAT IS NEXT WEEK! 👻🎃

Get those costumes ready! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Cobre School District’s annual Trunk or Treat is happening next week!

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Cobre High School – Top Parking Lot

Bring your kiddos dressed in their creative costumes and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun as you visit all the wonderful trunks prepared by our Cobre schools and community! 🍬🍭

We can’t wait to see everyone and celebrate with our Cobre families!

10/20/2026

🌶️ Big news from the kitchen! Our Food Service Department has officially won the Golden Chile Award! 🏆

This incredible honor recognizes our team’s dedication to serving delicious, high-quality, and locally inspired meals every single day. From early mornings to busy meal times, their passion, hard work, and culinary creativity keep everyone nourished and happy.

Please join us in giving a huge congratulations and a well-deserved round of applause to our outstanding food service crew in the comments below! 👏👏👏

10/16/2026

Notice is hereby given that the Regular Board Meeting of the Cobre Consolidated School District Board of Education is called for Monday October 19th at 5:00PM in the evening at the Snell Middle School School. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed at this link https://aptg.co/RDxMpp

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Today's Finance Committee meeting is being canceled as there will not be a quorum present.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

We continue with 🌟 Principal Appreciation Month 🌟 Today we honor Ms. LaVerne Martinez

For Mrs. Martinez, Hurley Elementary is more than the school where she works—it is home. Her entire educational career has been spent at Hurley, beginning with 20 years in the classroom before stepping into administration. Now in her 8th year as principal, she continues to walk the same halls with the love for Hurley’s children and community that she had when she first began teaching.

Among the special moments in her career were being named the NM LULAC District III Educator of the Year in 2013 and the NM LULAC Educator of the Year in 2014. Yet, what continues to mean the most to her is the opportunity to serve the children, families, and community of Hurley.

Mrs. Martinez believes every child deserves to be known, loved, challenged, and given every opportunity to succeed. She believes relationships come first and that high expectations and a loving environment can—and should—exist side by side. Most importantly, she believes a great school is never built by one person, but by people who share a heart for children and give their very best to them every day.

She is especially proud of Hurley’s incredible teachers and staff, who bring experience, knowledge, dedication, and a commitment to always advocate for kids first. Together with their amazing students and supportive community, that commitment has helped Hurley Elementary earn recognition as one of New Mexico’s Top 25 Spotlight Schools and a Model School for the past two years.

For Mrs. Martinez, being principal of Hurley Elementary is more than a job—it is one of the greatest honors of her life. She believes in her school, her teachers, her students, and the little community that has held her heart for 28 years.

Because at Hurley Elementary, they believe in doing “Small Things with Great Love.” ❤️🖤