Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.
A 15-year-old girl has died and three others remain critically injured after an orange Ford Mustang allegedly ran a red light and slammed into a pickup in southwest Albuquerque.
Two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate incidents Monday, prompting a police warning after kratom packages were discovered at both scenes. Authorities say there is no confirmed link between the deaths or evidence the herbal extract contributed to either.
As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.
NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.
If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.
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