Education

NM Supreme Court Upholds Limits on Sentence Reductions for Prison Education

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a state policy that restricts the amount of time inmates can reduce their sentences by earning educational degrees...

Florida Business Leaders Sound Alarm on Math Education, Warning of Workforce Skills Gap

Florida's business leaders are raising concerns over the state's K–12 math education, emphasizing that students are not acquiring the essential skills needed for today's...

New Mexico Sees Another Jump in College Enrollment Thanks to Free Tuition Programs

New Mexico colleges and universities are seeing more students walk through their doors—again. For the second straight year, the state reported a rise in college...

Rio Rancho Public Schools Breaks Ground on New Independence High School Building

On the last day of the school year, Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) marked a significant milestone by breaking ground on a new facility...

Illinois Considers Lowering Student Proficiency Standards on State Tests

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is weighing a controversial proposal to lower the proficiency benchmarks on state standardized tests, aiming to better...

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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.