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 […]
MIT Pulls Support for AI Research Paper Over Data Concerns
MIT has formally distanced itself from a high-profile AI research paper, citing serious doubts about the authenticity of its data and findings. The move marks a significant step in the ongoing conversation about research ethics in fast-moving fields like artificial intelligence. The paper, titled “Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation,” was written by former […]
Careers in the Age of AI: Why Entry-Level Work May Vanish—and What That Means for the Next Generation
For generations, the journey into professional life began at the bottom. You took an entry-level job, did the grunt work, and learned by repetition. Whether sorting files, reconciling reports, or fielding customer calls, those first jobs taught you the game’s rules. But in 2025, as Gen Z tries to break into the job market, that […]
New Mexico High Schools Win Big in FAFSA Face-Off 2025: Who Won, What They Earned, and How Students Made It Happen
High schools across New Mexico are celebrating big wins after going all in for the FAFSA Face-Off 2025—an annual competition designed to boost the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Organized by the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF), the contest challenged schools across five classifications, from 1A to […]
Child Care Costs in New Mexico Now Higher Than College Tuition, Impacting Education
The cost of child care in New Mexico has reached an alarming level, surpassing in-state college tuition and creating challenges for families and the education system. According to a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the average cost of infant care in New Mexico is $14,000 per year—or about $1,167 per month. This is […]