Education

APS Superintendent Highlights Why New Early Childhood Center Matters

Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Duranes Early Childhood Center supports child development and the district’s commitment to serving the community.

APS Opens First-Ever Early Childhood Center, Aims to Expand Service to Families

The facility will support local families while serving as a comprehensive hub for the community.

The Vape Trap: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against the Growing Problem of Vaping Among Teenagers

Albuquerque schools install 93 vape detectors as officials battle teen nicotine addiction and the colorful, flavored devices drawing students in.

APS Chief Introduces Link Crew Initiative to Help Freshmen Build Connections

APS Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Link Crew members help freshmen adjust to their new school environment, fostering a sense of belonging.

‘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.

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Man Mauled to Death by Bear in New Mexico as Shocking Attack Sparks Warning After Nearly 80 Sightings Across the State

The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District said the male victim died from injuries sustained in the bear attack.

Bear Attack Horror in New Mexico: Man Mauled to Death in Crystal in State’s First Fatal Bear Attack in 25 Years

A man has been mauled to death by a bear in Crystal, New Mexico, in the state’s first fatal bear attack since 2001, as the Navajo Nation mourns “one of our Diné relatives.”

Silver Alerts Surge as Missing‑Senior Warnings Light Up Residents’ Phones in the Middle of the Night: What’s Behind the Spike

Albuquerque’s Silver Alerts are suddenly everywhere. A change in New Mexico law and cellphone emergency notifications have made it easier and faster to alert the public about missing seniors.

Lawmakers are Considering Increasing the Tax on Alcohol From 3% to 6% to Curb New Mexico’s Alcohol-Related Deaths That Remained Nearly Twice the National...

New Mexico lawmakers are considering doubling the state's alcohol tax to 6% after decades of failed attempts to overhaul the system — as the state continues to suffer an alcohol-related death rate nearly twice the national average.