Education

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...

Education Secretary Warns Universities: Comply with Civil Rights Law or Risk Losing Federal Funding

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that universities failing to adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 may face...

McMahon Defends Deep Education Cuts Amid Department Dismantling Efforts

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers on Wednesday as she defended the Trump administration’s proposed $12 billion cut to...

U.S. Department of Education Denies $10 Million in COVID Relief to Kentucky Schools

The U.S. Department of Education has denied over $10 million in COVID-19 relief funds to Kentucky schools, following a case-by-case review of previously approved...

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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

New Mexico Climbs to 7th in U.S. Job Growth Rankings, Adds 11,200 Jobs as Goods-Producing Industries Lead Growth

New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year, with construction, health care, retail trade and mining leading gains. The state’s 1.3% job growth rate ranked seventh nationally, outpacing the U.S. rate of 0.3%, according to September employment figures.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

Cooler weather could slow New World screwworm activity in New Mexico, but officials warn the threat remains after a case was confirmed in a beef cow in Otero County.

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.

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

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will host...