Education

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.

The Power of Sleep in Learning: Parents Urged to Reset Children’s Sleep Schedules Ahead of New School Year

A UNM associate professor shares tips to help parents reset their children’s sleep routines before classes begin.

Roads Will Get Busier as Classes Resume. Here Are the Transportation Department’s Safety Reminders.

In preparation for the new school year, the DOT issued road safety reminders for motorists and pedestrians to help keep students, teachers, and parents safe on their trips to and from school.

$2.6M Settlement Funds New Mental Health and Addiction Prevention Programs for Albuquerque Students

APS is planning to allocate $2.6 million for opioid settlement to counseling positions and new student prevention programs.

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NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

Thunderstorms are expected to persist across New Mexico this week, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and a continued risk of flash flooding.

Hundreds of Fish Found Dead in Monastery Lake as Heat Triggers Massive Fish Kill

Many fish are dying in Monastery Lake due to high temperatures. Residents worry about the foul odor coming from the lake, and authorities are planning to close it.

Final 8 P.M. Sunsets Alert: Albuquerque Has One Week Left Before Summer Evenings Fade

Albuquerque's final 8 p.m. sunsets of 2026 end this week. Starting Aug. 12, the sun sets before 8 p.m. as daylight continues to shrink.

Heat Advisory: Albuquerque, Santa Fe May See Temperatures Up to 105 Degrees

Residents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are urged to take heat safety precautions as temperatures may reach 105 degrees.