Education

Top Tech CEOs Urge U.S. Schools to Expand K–12 Computer Science and AI Education

Dozens of executives from some of the largest tech companies in the U.S. are calling on state and federal leaders to make computer science—and...

Head Start Funding Remains Intact in Federal Budget, but Uncertainty Lingers

Despite earlier concerns, the Trump administration's latest budget proposal maintains funding for the Head Start program, a federal initiative providing early childhood education and...

MSU Faces Financial Crossroads: Budget Cuts and Rising Costs Prompt Major Review

Michigan State University (MSU) is preparing for significant financial adjustments in response to ongoing budgetary challenges and shifts in federal funding. In a letter to...

West Virginia Education Department Rescinds Vaccine Exemption Guidance Amid Legal Confusion

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has retracted a memorandum issued earlier this month that provided guidance on religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions...

Colorado May Soon Require Personal Finance Class for High School Graduation

Colorado lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan bill that would require high school students to complete a semester-long personal finance course to graduate. House Bill...

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New Mexico-Based Artist Built a 30-Foot Coyote Head in the New Mexico Desert—and You Can Sleep Inside It

An artist in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., built a 30-foot guest house shaped like a giant coyote head, turning a fantastical dream into a unique Airbnb.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.

This Overlooked New Mexico Town Might Be the Best Weekend Getaway Yet

Ruidoso, N.M., is welcoming travelers back for a cool mountain getaway as the village continues to recover from 2024 fires and floods.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.