LCPS: Artificial Turf for Field of Dreams?

The Las Cruces Public School Board is considering an investment in an artificial surface at the Field of Dreams. Many years ago in the city of the Crosses the Field of Dreams Task Force secured the initial funding for the current stadium. At that time one of the new problems presented to the school district in Las Cruces came with the opening of Onate High School. Adding Onate to the mix meant the city had four football teams playing games at Aggie Memorial Stadium. It was an unworkable situation for many logistical reasons.

With the opening of Centennial High School LCPS is presented with a similar problem, but with a much easier solution. An investment in artificial turf at the Field of Dreams is an excellent solution to the problem.
In recent years there have been tremendous advances in artificial turf technology. The surfaces are much better and last much longer.

With LCPS facing rising costs for water, grass supplies, equipment, maintenance labor, plus the inevitable wear and tear that comes with four teams playing on one grass field, the debate on the board over this question should not last long. Delaying an investment in an artificial surface at the Field of Dreams will become a waste of LCPS resources.

LCPS: Artificial Turf for Field of Dreams?