Education

Lawsuits Free $12 Billion in Federal Funds for New Mexico Schools and Services

The New Mexico Department of Justice has reclaimed roughly $12 billion in federal funding, restoring critical support for schools, health care programs, and infrastructure...

New Mexico’s Rural Districts Step In to Run Statewide Online School, Promising Broader Access and Accountability

Two rural New Mexico school districts — Chama Valley Independent Schools in Rio Arriba County and Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools in Guadalupe County —...

NM PED Invites Public Input on Court‑Ordered Yazzie/Martinez Remedial Action Plan

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will host a series of 12 community meetings throughout August, seeking public feedback to guide the state's...

NMSU Leads Statewide Push to Train Workforce for Nation’s Nuclear Security Mission

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is playing a leading role in a growing statewide effort to prepare a new generation of workers for one...

Non-profit Groups Memo Urges States to Act on Special Education Crisis

In July 2025, Bellwether Education Partners issued a wide‑ranging memo on behalf of nearly eight million students with disabilities, warning that the first half...

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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.

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.

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.

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.