New Mexico School for the Deaf

The New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD) is a state-run school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, providing education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through grade 12. Established in 1885 by the New Mexico legislature, it is the only land-grant school for the deaf in the United States.[1]

New Mexico School for the Deaf
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Established1885

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Several of NMSD's buildings are historical landmarks designed in the Santa Fe Pueblo architectural style. The campus includes Dillon Hall, Hester Hall, Connor Hall, Cartwright Hall, Delgado Hall, Belle & Cora Larson Dining Hall, Lars M. Larson Residential Complex & Activity Center, James A. Little Theater, Library & Museum and the Superintendent's Residence.

It has a boarding facility with a capacity of 96 students.[2]

It has preschool facilities in Albuquerque, Farmington, and Las Cruces.[3]

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  1. ^ Gannon, Jack. 1981. Deaf Heritage–A Narrative History of Deaf America, Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf, pp. 49–50 (PDF Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine PDF Archived 2012-03-28 at the Wayback Machine)
  2. ^ "Residential program". New Mexico School for the Deaf. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  3. ^ "About NMSD". New Mexico School for the Deaf. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
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