Education

Summit Attendees Discuss Higher Education Policies in New Mexico

What’s the current state of New Mexico’s higher education? Officials and educators share their insights.

NASA Astronaut, Engineer to Inspire NMSU Students and Las Cruces Community to “Reach Your Own Stars”

A NASA astronaut and engineer is bringing lessons from space–and life–to New Mexico State University (NMSU).

Where Creativity Sparkles: Albuquerque HS Jewelry Classes 

Fifty years later, jewelry classes at Albuquerque High School continue to shine.

How Jesus Cuellar Chose to Make a Difference for Students

Jesus Cuellar’s dedication and love for his craft are evident in how he teaches his students, who hold a special place in his heart and inspire him to aim higher.

Need Mental Health Support? APS Peer Helpers Are Here to Listen

APS Peer Helpers signify both the importance of reaching out and the power of supporting one another.

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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.

[UPDATED: 08/26/2026] Albuquerque Road Rage Erupts as Woman Smashes Pickup Window With Baseball Bat Before Driver Crashes Into Her SUV

A viral video of a woman who hit a man's pickup truck's back window with a baseball bat sparks an investigation into a possible road rage incident.

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.

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.”

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.