Education

Freshman Academies Shifts High School Experience, Aims to Make Students Feel Valued

APS implemented a new approach to improve the ninth-grade student experience.

‘Learning by Doing’ Essential for Students: Sen. Martin Heinrich Reintroduces Measure at Polk

The Polk community showcases the benefits of outdoor learning during Sen. Martin Heinrich’s visit.

New Mexico Wants to Grow Its Own Bioscience Talent — Starting With Internship

The NMBA rolls out a statewide internship program linking students with labs and startups, aiming to build a strong local bioscience workforce.

Art Mart Encourages APS Students to Make the Most of Their Craft

Student creativity will again take the spotlight.

Historic Investment in Higher Education: Record $1.5B Approved by Gov. Lujan Grisham

The state allocates $1.5 billion to strengthen and expand opportunities in higher education.

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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.

New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts

New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.

81-Year-Old Albuquerque Rain Record Finally Falls in Last-Gasp August Downpour, But City’s Monsoon Misery Is Far From Over

Albuquerque shattered an 81-year-old rainfall record with a dramatic late-August downpour, but the soaking was not enough to end the city's stubborn monsoon drought.

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.

Three Santa Fe Speed Cameras Were Shot Just Hours After Catching About 500 Violations; Police Confirms the Damaged Devices Remained Operational and Continued Issuing...

Authorities are investigating the shooting of three speed cameras in Santa Fe on Monday morning as they work to identify the suspect, while the damaged devices remain operational.