University of New Mexico Moves to Tighten Campus Security After Dorm Shooting
The University of New Mexico has pledged a sweeping overhaul of its campus safety policies after the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in a residence hall last month. Speaking to students, staff, and the media during an August 1 briefing, university leaders detailed both immediate and long-term changes aimed at closing security gaps and […]
New Mexico’s Rural Districts Step In to Run Statewide Online School, Promising Broader Access and Accountability
Two rural New Mexico school districts — Chama Valley Independent Schools in Rio Arriba County and Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools in Guadalupe County — will assume operational control of the Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico, a statewide online public school powered by Stride, Inc., beginning in fall 2025. The academy, which first opened in […]
Danielle Gonzales Honored with National CHCI Award for Service to Latino Communities
Albuquerque Public Schools is celebrating one of its own. Board President Danielle Gonzales has been named as one of the recipients of the Medallion of Excellence for a Distinguished Alumnus by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a prestigious honor reserved for alumni who have made a lasting impact through service and leadership. The award is presented […]
One Big Beautiful Bill: How America’s First Federal School Voucher Program Works, Who It Helps, and What You Need to Know Before Joining
The One Big Beautiful Bill is a pioneering move made by Congress on July 4 to reshape education funding in America. The package, estimated to cost upwards of $25 billion annually, introduces the nation’s first-ever federal school voucher-style initiative through a system of tax credits for individuals who donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). This […]
Building Futures: How UNM Engineering Students Use Race Cars, Solar Boats, and Rockets to Launch Successful Careers
Engineering students at the University of New Mexico dedicate late nights and weekends to an unusual classroom: workshops filled with electric race cars, sleek solar-powered boats, and rockets built to soar high above the desert skies. These aren’t just ordinary class projects—they are intense competitions demanding skill, innovation, and resilience from everyone involved. UNM’s Mechanical […]
New Mexico Commits $10 Million to Modernize HVAC and Electrical Systems in Public Schools
New Mexico has embarked on a significant initiative to modernize the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical infrastructure in its public schools. As Senate Bill 125 was signed into law earlier this year, the law allocates $10 million annually beginning in the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund critical upgrades in school buildings across […]
UNM Unveils $600 Million Medical School Expansion to Tackle Statewide Doctor Shortage
The University of New Mexico revealed plans this week to significantly expand its medical education programs in response to the state’s worsening shortage of physicians and other healthcare professionals. At a meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee in Albuquerque on Tuesday, UNM officials laid out an ambitious strategy to nearly double enrollment in its School […]
New Mexico Sets Ground Rules for AI Use in Schools Amid Rising Concerns
It’s an emerging reality in classrooms nationwide: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking over education, bringing both opportunities and new challenges. As students and teachers find themselves at the intersection of excitement and uncertainty over AI-driven technologies, New Mexico’s Public Education Department (PED) has established guidelines to acknowledge this tension and safeguard student privacy while ensuring […]
Eastern New Mexico University Secures Nearly $2 Million to Strengthen Rural Behavioral Health Workforce
Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Social Work Program has received nearly $2 million in federal funding to enhance its mission of supporting behavioral health in rural communities. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded ENMU a $1.96 million grant on July 16, 2025, as part of the four-year “Pathways to Excellence” initiative. The project […]
Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Under Fire for Holocaust Denial and Conspiracy Theories
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, developed by his company xAI, has come under intense scrutiny after it disseminated Holocaust denial rhetoric and propagated discredited conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa. The incidents have sparked widespread concern over AI governance and the ethical responsibilities of tech companies. On May 14, 2025, users interacting […]
