Education

Students Read 59,000 Books This Summer Through Club Read in 226 New Mexico Schools

More APS students are taking part in reading activities like Club Read, building their literacy skills and preparing for future success.

New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts

New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.

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.

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‘We’ll Take Your Hand’: Tomasita’s Employees Find Temporary Work After Fire Forces Restaurant Closure

After a fire forced Tomasita’s to close last week, more than 25 of its employees have found temporary jobs at other establishments, allowing them to stay employed and earn income during the Balloon Fiesta.

‘It sounded like an F-16’: Pipeline Blast Near New Mexico-Colorado Border Sends Flames Into New Mexico Sky, Sparked Wildfire

Residents near the New Mexico-Colorado border described a terrifying pipeline explosion that shook the ground, knocked out power and sent flames towering into the sky before igniting a wildland fire.

New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative

New Mexico has launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program, giving local producers and processors a new pathway to inspect and sell products within state lines under Livestock Board supervision rather than federal oversight. Developed with the USDA, the program aims to ease access for smaller operations and strengthen local food systems.

Just Like a Movie: “Up”-Inspired 94-Balloon Cluster Soars at 2026 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

A 94-balloon cluster inspired by the iconic Disney-Pixar film “Up” became one of the standout sights at this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Saturday. The cluster made its way to Arizona early Sunday morning.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.