Education

Inside Dime Time School Store Helping Teenage Parents Balance Diapers With Their Education

Teen parents can continue their studies while caring for their kids at New Future High School.

Nearly 3 in 10 Albuquerque Students Are Chronically Absent as Schools Battle Post-Pandemic Attendance Crisis

APS Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey emphasized the vital role of attendance in developing students’ skills, noting that children are more likely to attend school every day when they feel they belong.

New Mexico Lawmakers Seek Parental Consent for Amira AI Amid Concerns Over Recording Students’ Voices and Collecting Data

In a letter, lawmakers called on the education department to inform parents about Amira AI and obtain their consent, emphasizing the importance of transparency around the technology used to help educate students.

Why Students Should Get Involved in School Activities: APS Chief Highlights Sports, Drama, and Other Paths to Success

Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey, in her weekly message, underscored how school activities can help students find community and build a sense of belonging.

Albuquerque Public Schools Surpasses 2028 Postsecondary Readiness Goal Early, With 52.8% of Graduates Meeting Advanced Preparation Benchmarks

Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said initial data shows an 8.1 percentage-point increase in the district’s Goal 3 performance for the 2025-2026 school year. However, officials emphasized the importance of closing equity gaps for students with disabilities.

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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.

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.

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.

Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.