Education

APS Student Finishes Third in State Civics Bee

Eliza Sprinkle from Eisenhower Middle School placed third at the New Mexico State Civics Bee competition.

APS Nurse Earns Distinguished Service Award for Advocacy and Commitment to Student Health

Deborah Hill, a nurse from Albuquerque Public Schools, was honored with the Marlene McDowell Distinguished Service Award.

Big Win for APS: Six Students Earn National Merit Honors, Highland Grad Secures Scholarship

Students demonstrated academic excellence and perseverance as they earned scholarships to pursue their studies.

WNMU Nursing Students Join Multi-University Simulation to Tackle Complex Clinical Ethics

WNMU nursing students recently applied the ethical standards they studied in a collaborative activity with healthcare students from other institutions.

Donors Commit $1.5M to Honor Departing UNM President Garnett Stokes

As University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes prepares to step down, supporters are honoring her leadership with a $1.5 million gift that will name the lobby of the future Velarde Center for Philanthropy after her. Colleagues also created an endowment recognizing her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Younggren, ensuring their legacy of service and mentorship will continue benefiting students and scholars for generations.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.

New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.