Education

Rio Rancho and CNM Launch Rio TECH to Prepare Students for Skilled Trades

Rio Rancho Public Schools and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) have officially opened Rio TECH, a new career and technical education (CTE) high...

New Mexico Expands Free Summer Reading Program to Boost Literacy Statewide

​New Mexico is expanding its free Summer Reading Program this year, aiming to reach up to 15,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The...

Executive Order Sets New Standards for U.S. Higher Education Accreditation

On April 23, 2025, the White House issued an executive order aimed at reforming how colleges and universities in the United States are accredited....

ERIC Faces Major Cutbacks as Federal Funding Stalls

The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), a key repository of education research managed by the U.S. Department of Education, is facing significant operational changes...

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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.

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.

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.

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...