Education

Why APS Food and Nutrition Services Is Upskilling Ahead of the New School Year

A 65-member Food and Nutrition Services team attended a conference aimed at improving their skills as the district prepares to offer healthier menu options come School Year 2026-2027.

State Offers Loan Repayment Program to Veterinarians in Underserved Areas: Applications Now Open 

Interested veterinarians have until July 1 to submit applications for the program.

Students Experiencing Homelessness Can Secure Free Documents Needed for Education – Here’s How

Homeless youth gain access to free state IDs and birth certificates under the state policy.

How a Retired Professor Honored His Late Wife Through a Reading Fund

Richard Van Dongen established a fund to expand access to books and reading resources in Albuquerque schools–an initiative that pays tribute to the educational legacy he and his wife, Barbara, built.

Have Something to Share? State to Hear From Black Students, Families on Education Needs

The listening session aims to strengthen inclusion and identify the needs of Black students in their academic journey.

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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.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.