Education

UNM Medical Students Get $10,000 Tuition Stipends to Ease Debt and Tackle New Mexico’s Doctor Shortage

The state has been lacking medical professionals, and to resolve this, state officials decided to allocate an investment fund to UNM Med Students to ease their financial burden.

Want to Limit Student Cell Phone Use? Schools Can Apply for $1 Million Grant to Enforce Restrictions

The state is offering a $1 million grant to help schools implement student cell phone limits.

APS Welcome Back to School Community Listening Session Set for July 27; Electric Buses and Menu Tastings Await

Albuquerque Public Schools will gather feedback from parents and community members during an upcoming listening session ahead of the new school year. The discussion will focus on the food and nutrition services and transportation.

APS Student Groups Improve in Early Literacy, but Middle School Math Falls Short of Goals

While key student groups at APS showed early literacy gains, efforts to reach the district’s middle school math goals need further action.

Have You Registered Your Child for the New School Year? APS Urges Families to Use ParentVUE

APS outlines the student registration process ahead of the new school year.

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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.