Education

Why Students Should Get Involved in School Activities: APS Chief Highlights Sports, Drama, and Other Paths to Success

Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey, in her weekly message, underscored how school activities can help students find community and build a sense of belonging.

Albuquerque Public Schools Surpasses 2028 Postsecondary Readiness Goal Early, With 52.8% of Graduates Meeting Advanced Preparation Benchmarks

Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said initial data shows an 8.1 percentage-point increase in the district’s Goal 3 performance for the 2025-2026 school year. However, officials emphasized the importance of closing equity gaps for students with disabilities.

Albuquerque Students Lead ‘Words Matter’ Campaign to Change the Power of Language

The APS campaign highlights how students can use their words to make an impact while promoting kindness and empathy toward others.

UNM Warns Students Against Joining Unrecognized Greek Organizations as New School Year Begins

This comes after a fraternity group was suspended for violating the school's policies.

APS Superintendent Highlights Why New Early Childhood Center Matters

Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Duranes Early Childhood Center supports child development and the district’s commitment to serving the community.

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New Mexico Green Chile Feud Turns Deadly as Roswell Man Accused of Shooting Cousin Over Argument Whose Enchiladas Were Hotter Before Police Tracked Him...

A New Mexico family feud over whose green chile enchiladas were hotter turned deadly when a Roswell man allegedly shot his cousin before police tracked him using license plate reader technology.

Winter is Coming: New Mexico’s First Freezing Temperatures Are Just Days Away as Summer’s Grip Begins to Loosen

While much of New Mexico is still baking in late-summer heat, the state's highest communities are already closing in on their typical first freeze, with Red River averaging its first 32°F night around September 7.

New Mexico Judge Strikes Down Seven-Day Gun Waiting Period, But Ruling Applies Only to the Two People Who Challenged It

A federal judge has blocked New Mexico from enforcing its seven-day firearm waiting period against two residents who challenged the law, while leaving it in place for everyone else.

Albuquerque Teeters on the Edge of Climate History as a 43-Year Heat Record is Set to Fall This Week

Albuquerque is on the verge of breaking a 43-year-old record for the most days at or above 90°F, as relentless heat pushes the city toward a historic climate milestone.

Elderly New Mexico Man Mauled to Death by Two Dogs as Grim Toll of Fatal Attacks Since 2006 Reaches At Least 14

A 73-year-old New Mexico man was mauled to death by two pit bull mixes with a reported vicious history, bringing the state’s documented fatal dog attacks since 2006 to at least 14.