Education

APS Opens First-Ever Early Childhood Center, Aims to Expand Service to Families

The facility will support local families while serving as a comprehensive hub for the community.

The Vape Trap: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against the Growing Problem of Vaping Among Teenagers

Albuquerque schools install 93 vape detectors as officials battle teen nicotine addiction and the colorful, flavored devices drawing students in.

APS Chief Introduces Link Crew Initiative to Help Freshmen Build Connections

APS Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Link Crew members help freshmen adjust to their new school environment, fostering a sense of belonging.

‘Light the Way’: APS Chief Rallies Educators on First Day Back to Inspire Student Success

Nearly 7,000 educators gathered for the 2026 APS Rising: Educator Summit, where Durán Blakey highlighted efforts to build a brighter future for every student.

UNM Pushes for Major State Funding to Overhaul Healthcare, STEM, and Workforce Training

UNM is pushing for state funding to overhaul STEM labs, expand healthcare training, and boost workforce development across New Mexico.

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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.