Education

Why Advocates Want Non-Dairy Milk in Schools

Advocates are pushing for schools to offer non-diary milk options with breakfast and lunch, saying the change would better serve students who cannot drink dairy milk.

AI Is Now Teaching Albuquerque Students. Parents Say It Comes With Serious Questions.

Albuquerque Public Schools says it will continue using AI to support teaching and learning. Meanwhile, some parents remain concerned about AI use in schools.

Saving Up For Back-to-School Supplies? This Could Be Your Answer

This weekend, the state will hold a tax-free weekend on school supplies to help parents save for the upcoming school year.

Soil Over Screens? Summer Agriculture Internship Ignites Real-World Skills for Students—and They Get Paid for It

Thirty-three students joined the agriculture-nutrition internship program this summer, gaining hands-on agricultural experience, workplace skills, and career training.

What Families Learned During the APS Listening Session: New Meals, Bus Upgrades, and More

The recent listening session allowed APS and families to discuss ways to improve students’ daily experiences, from meals to transportation.

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New Mexico Gets a Front-Row Seat to an Extraordinary Planetary Alignment. The Last Time This Happened, Everyone Slept Through It.

Six planets will appear to parade across New Mexico’s pre-dawn sky Wednesday, offering stargazers a spectacular celestial show beneath the state’s famously dark skies.

‘Light the Way’: APS Chief Rallies Educators on First Day Back to Inspire Student Success

Nearly 7,000 educators gathered for the 2026 APS Rising: Educator Summit, where Durán Blakey highlighted efforts to build a brighter future for every student.

Weather Tomorrow: Albuquerque Faces Sweltering Heat Wave on Wednesday Before Sudden Thunderstorms Strike

Albuquerque will experience a blistering 98F heatwave under unrelenting sun before a sudden evening turnaround brings scattered thunderstorms and dark clouds before midnight.

SNAP Cuts Explained: We Fact-Checked What’s True & What’s Not

SNAP changes enacted last year affected thousands of New Mexicans, causing some to lose food assistance benefits. However, misconceptions about the changes remain.

Family’s Back-to-School Photos Interrupted by Black Bear Raiding Apple Tree in Albuquerque Suburb

A family was surprised to find a bear standing on their front door, which they initially thought was a big dog. The bear was healthy and safe and went to climb on the apple tree before leaving.