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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‘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.