Education

Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff

Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.

A Fun Way to Learn: NMSU Unveils ‘Market Set Go!’

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service has released “Market Set Go!,” an educational game that teaches food safety in a fun way.

Kevin Matthes Retires From WNMU After Years of Dedicated Service

Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Operations Kevin Matthes retires from WNMU after leaving a lasting legacy on campus.

50 Years of Celebration: UNM Honors Black History Month

For 50 years, the University of New Mexico (UNM) has commemorated Black History Month with campus-wide initiatives.

As Education Landscape Shifts, WNMU Launches “Smart Campus” Initiative

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) announces the “Smart Campus’ initiative to create a modern and enhanced learning environment for students.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.