NMSU Dona Ana CC Dental Programs

04/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Elmer E. González! 🦷🌎

We are proud to celebrate Dr. González on receiving the 2026 World Dental Hygienist Award in Academia!

As a Professor and Department Chair at DACC, he is dedicated to student success, health equity, and expanding access to care through impactful service-learning and outreach programs like Happy Smiles.

His leadership continues to inspire future dental hygienists to serve with compassion, integrity, and purpose.

💬 “Receiving this award is truly humbling… this work is about uplifting others, improving lives, and expanding access to care.”

🔗 Learn more: https://www.sunstar-foundation.org/en/awards/world-dental-hygienist-awards/winners/elmer-gonzalez



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03/06/2026

🦷 Now Accepting New Patients at DACC Dental Clinic!

Looking for a trusted dental home for you and your family? The DACC Dental Clinic is welcoming patients of all ages!

• Accepting Medicaid
• Accepting Delta Dental
• Self pay options available

Dr. Bianca Ramirez, DMD and her caring team are here to keep your smile healthy and bright. ✨

📍 Make DACC Dental your dental home today!

Call 575-528-7071 to schedule your appointment and start smiling with confidence!

01/23/2026

🚨 Gadsden Campus Early Closure Notice 🚨

Due to final repairs needed to address a water leak, Gadsden Campus will close early today at 3:00 PM.

❌ All activities and events scheduled after 3:00 PM today, Friday, January 23, 2025, are canceled.
🔧 The campus will remain closed until repairs are completed and water service is restored.
✅ Repairs are anticipated to be completed in time for Saturday activities.

📅 Students with financial aid or academic advising appointments scheduled after 3:00 PM today are asked to reschedule as soon as possible.

Unless otherwise notified, normal operations will resume on Saturday, January 24, 2025.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/21/2026

🎒✨ Welcome back to campus! ✨🎒

Whether you’re starting your very first semester or returning to continue your journey, we’re so glad you’re here. This campus is your space to learn, grow, and succeed.

💬 Remember: You don’t have to do it all alone. Asking questions and reaching out for help is a strength—not a weakness. Faculty, staff, and fellow students are all here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s get going—you’ve got this! 💪📚

01/21/2026

We’re proud to support Dr. Elmer Gonzalez as he competes for the World Dental Hygienists Award in the Academia category 🦷🌍

📣 Want to help?
➡️ Watch the video
➡️ Like the video (each like = one vote!)

Your support truly makes a difference!

Elmer Gonzalez is nominated in the Academia category of the 2026 Sunstar World Dental Hygienist Awards. Like this video to cast your vote.

01/13/2026

📢 DACC Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20 and resume normal operations.

We wish everyone a meaningful day of reflection and service.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from DACC! 🍁

Today, we’re grateful for our amazing students, dedicated faculty and staff, and the supportive community that makes DACC such a special place to learn and grow. 💜

May your day be filled with good food, great company, and plenty of gratitude.
From all of us at Doña Ana Community College — Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🤎

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

🍂 Thanksgiving Break Closure Notice 🦃

DACC will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 🧡
We wish everyone a safe and restful break filled with gratitude, good food, and great company!

Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 1.
Happy Thanksgiving, Aggies! 💜

Office hours for Monday November 24 - Wednesday 26 will be 8am - 5pm

10/28/2025