Doña Ana County Assistant Utilities Director Named DACC Distinguished Alumna

Mireya Rascon recognized for her career in public service and commitment to community workforce development.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:54pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a water faucet or pipe repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the essential utilities work overseen by the honored public servant.Doña Ana County's Assistant Utilities Director is recognized for her commitment to public service and developing the next generation of essential infrastructure professionals.Las Cruces Today

Doña Ana County Assistant Utilities Director Mireya Rascon has been named a 2026 Distinguished Alumna by Doña Ana Community College. Rascon, who began her career through DACC's Water Technology Program, has built a distinguished career in public service and currently plays a key role in supporting essential utilities and wastewater operations across the county. Her recognition highlights the importance of local education and workforce development programs in preparing students for high-demand careers that benefit the community.

Why it matters

Rascon's honor reflects her strong commitment to public service and her ongoing work to promote safe and reliable water and wastewater services across Doña Ana County. Her recognition also underscores the vital role that community colleges like DACC play in training the next generation of workers for in-demand careers that directly support local infrastructure and services.

The details

Rascon was honored as a 2026 Distinguished Alumna by Doña Ana Community College during the college's Alumni and Community Block Party on April 10. In her current role as Assistant Utilities Director for Doña Ana County, Rascon oversees a partnership between the county and DACC to provide Water Technology Program internships that give students mentorship and hands-on experience in utilities and wastewater operations. County officials say Rascon's recognition highlights her dedication to public service and her efforts to strengthen the county's infrastructure by helping prepare the next generation of workers for careers in the field.

  • Rascon began her career through DACC's Water Technology Program.
  • In January 2026, Doña Ana County partnered with DACC to launch a Water Technology Program internship.
  • Rascon was named a 2026 Distinguished Alumna by DACC on April 10, 2026.

The players

Mireya Rascon

The Assistant Utilities Director for Doña Ana County who began her career through DACC's Water Technology Program and has built a distinguished career in public service.

Doña Ana Community College (DACC)

The community college that recognized Rascon as a 2026 Distinguished Alumna and partners with Doña Ana County on a Water Technology Program internship.

Doña Ana County

The county government that employs Rascon as the Assistant Utilities Director and has partnered with DACC on a Water Technology Program internship.

Stephen Lopez

The Assistant County Manager for Doña Ana County who praised Rascon's dedication to public service and her role in strengthening the county's infrastructure.

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What they’re saying

“Rascon's recognition reflects her strong commitment to the community and her ongoing work to promote safe and reliable water and wastewater services across Doña Ana County.”

— Stephen Lopez, Assistant County Manager

What’s next

Rascon will continue to oversee the Water Technology Program internship, helping guide students as they gain real-world experience and prepare for careers in the utilities and wastewater operations field.

The takeaway

Rascon's recognition as a DACC Distinguished Alumna highlights the vital role that community colleges play in training the next generation of workers for in-demand careers that directly support local infrastructure and services. Her career path demonstrates how local education and workforce development programs can prepare students for rewarding public service roles that benefit the entire community.