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Project NEO Robotics Wins Prestigious Award, Advances to State Competition

KVIA•Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:32 AM•Paul Schulz

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Project NEO Robotics has been awarded the FIRST Impact Award at a recent FIRST Robotics Competition held in Fort Worth, Texas. This prestigious accolade recognizes teams that have made a significant impact in STEM education and community leadership. With this achievement, the team qualifies for the FIRST in Texas 2026 District competition in Houston. Founded in 2003, Project NEO is the longest-running FIRST Robotics team in New Mexico and aims to expand STEM opportunities by establishing robotics teams in local high schools and developing accessible competitions. They are also working towards creating a Robotics Excellence Center in Las Cruces for training and collaboration.

Key Details: • Awarded the FIRST Impact Award at the Fort Worth competition. • Automatically qualifies for the FIRST in Texas 2026 District competition in Houston. • Project NEO has been active since 2003, supporting STEM education in New Mexico. • Plans to establish a Robotics Excellence Center in Las Cruces.

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