Education

Donors Commit $1.5M to Honor Departing UNM President Garnett Stokes

As University of New Mexico President Garnett S. Stokes prepares to step down, supporters are honoring her leadership with a $1.5 million gift that will name the lobby of the future Velarde Center for Philanthropy after her. Colleagues also created an endowment recognizing her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Younggren, ensuring their legacy of service and mentorship will continue benefiting students and scholars for generations.

Spending the Summer Break Wisely: Students Learn About Veterinary Science, Agriculture 

Students recently attended a free two-day agriculture program at Navajo Technical University, gaining additional learning opportunities during their academic break.

$10M Won’t Solve It —But It May Decide Who Gets to Go to College Amid Affordability Crisis in Higher Education

New Mexico is investing $10 million to expand childcare on college campuses, aiming to support student parents and broaden access to higher education.

Five Institutions Secure $10 Million to Expand Childcare Infrastructure 

The funding aims to expand childcare facilities and improve support for students, families, and communities.

‘The Final Breakfast’: APS Food and Nutrition Services Hosts Farewell Meals for Graduating Seniors

FANS staff treated over 4,000 seniors to a hearty breakfast to celebrate their success ahead of this spring’s graduation ceremonies.

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Cheap Chinese EVs Surge in Mexico, Raising Alarm for US Auto Industry and USMCA

Cheap Chinese electric vehicles are surging in Mexico despite new tariffs, exposing a growing challenge for the US auto industry.

Albuquerque Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Reported Gunfire Downtown

A man was shot and killed by the police in Downtown Albuquerque. This incident is ranked by APD as the fifth deadliest officer-related shooting this year.

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sickens Nearly 3,000 — Is Your Salad Safe This Summer?

A parasitic outbreak has hit nearly 3,000 Americans with severe watery diarrhea, cramps & fatigue. 86+ hospitalized. Linked to fresh produce. CDC investigating multiple clusters. Wash it or cook it.

More Than 200 Campers Airlifted as Catastrophic Floods in Missouri Trigger Massive Rescue Effort

Historic flooding swamped southeast Missouri, forcing helicopter rescues, collapsing buildings and leaving one woman missing.

Road Rage Turned Deadly. Digital Evidence Told the Story.

Technology helped investigators solve a deadly road rage case involving teenagers in New Mexico by providing digital evidence that supported the criminal investigation. Officials say advances in digital forensics continue to strengthen law enforcement's ability to investigate violent crimes and improve public safety.