We acknowledge that Las Cruces is located on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Piro, Manso, and Tiwa peoples, who have lived in the Río Grande Valley for generations. We also recognize the enduring presence and contributions of the Mescalero Apache, Chiricahua Apache, and Pueblo peoples, as well as the Tigua (Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) and other indigenous communities who have called this region home.

We honor their connection to this land, their history, their cultures, and traditions, and we commit to ongoing learning, relationship building, and support for Indigenous sovereignty and justice.