Hidden in New Mexico’s desert is the Bandera Volcano Ice Cave, a lava-formed tunnel that has stayed below freezing for more than 3,400 years, preserving thick layers of ice and offering scientists a rare natural laboratory.
New Mexico still ranks near the bottom in national K–12 education rankings, but recent state data show improvements in reading proficiency and mixed results across education levels.
Nearly $47 million in transportation funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation goes beyond roads and bridges. The projects touch daily life—making streets safer, strengthening public transit, cutting emissions, and helping rural and Tribal communities close long-standing infrastructure gaps.
Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.
New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.
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.
NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.
If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.
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