Education

From Classroom to Career: IET Helps Change Lives in New Mexico

A workforce development program for adults has made it possible to achieve both education and job opportunities at the same time.

New high school requirements pushed by state education officials

These proposed standards in education seek to create a more level playing field for graduates.

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Could Reshape Education Funding

A new federal scholarship tax-credit program included in the 2025 budget law would allow taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit for contributions to scholarship-granting nonprofits that provide funds for K-12 education. As states decide whether to participate, the program is raising questions about its impact on public and private education funding and political debate over school choice.

Idaho Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Public University Tuition Increases

State budget reductions in Idaho are prompting public university officials to warn that tuition increases may be under consideration to offset financial shortfalls. Lawmakers and education leaders are debating funding levels as colleges face permanent cuts, potential personnel reductions and growing enrollment amid strained finances.

Pitt community divided on technology ban in higher education

Pitt higher education learners and an educator express mixed reactions about the effectiveness of the screen ban.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.