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New Mexico Colleges Take a $102 Million Blow as Federal Research Stalls, With Tribal Schools Bracing for Deeper Cuts

New Mexico’s public colleges face about $102 million in losses from canceled or paused federal research. New Mexico Tech, New Mexico State, and New Mexico Highlands University carry the largest gaps as the state weighs fixes for 2026 and has far more campus repair requests than money on hand. Tribal colleges also face a proposed 88 percent cut to Bureau of Indian Education postsecondary funding and a long record of underfunding, with leaders warning some campuses could close if Congress approves the plan.

New Mexico Overhauls Graduation Rules for the Class of 2029

New Mexico has approved its first major update to high school graduation rules since 2009, set to take effect with the Class of 2029. Students will still need 24 credits, but Algebra II will no longer be mandatory, allowing more flexible math pathways. House Bill 171 also gives districts control over two elective credits to match local needs, while keeping core requirements in science and social studies, including personal financial literacy. Supporters say the changes will make learning more relevant and help prepare students for life after graduation.

University of New Mexico Moves to Tighten Campus Security After Dorm Shooting

The University of New Mexico has pledged a sweeping overhaul of its campus safety policies after the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in...

University of New Mexico Launches Groundbreaking Bilingual Program for Early Childhood Communication Needs

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences has launched Project MESA—a first-of-its-kind program in the state aimed at training bilingual,...

Danielle Gonzales Honored with National CHCI Award for Service to Latino Communities

Albuquerque Public Schools is celebrating one of its own. Board President Danielle Gonzales has been named as one of the recipients of the Medallion of...

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Albuquerque Public Schools' push for healthier, scratch-cooked meals is raising concerns among cafeteria workers who say the ambitious program could increase workloads and expose gaps in staffing, training and kitchen capacity.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.