LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Karen Trujillo died Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle while walking her dogs, her family confirmed Thursday night. She also addressed "equitable grading," or "no-zero grading," and the controversy surrounding it. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. La Verne is survived by her daughter Karen Montao and husband Richard; daughter Katie Trujillo; brothers: Nick Serna and wife Lola, Lalo Serna and wife Carmen; sister, Sally Alderete and Annabelle Serna; grandchildren: Marisol Montao and Joaquin . Contributions are tax-deductible. Funeral homes; Help and advice. SUSAN KAY (JACKSON) SALAZAR passed away on February 22, 2023 at the age of 59. Oct. 11, 2020:Finding light in the darkness.