Education

APS Opens First-Ever Early Childhood Center, Aims to Expand Service to Families

The facility will support local families while serving as a comprehensive hub for the community.

The Vape Trap: How Schools Are Fighting Back Against the Growing Problem of Vaping Among Teenagers

Albuquerque schools install 93 vape detectors as officials battle teen nicotine addiction and the colorful, flavored devices drawing students in.

APS Chief Introduces Link Crew Initiative to Help Freshmen Build Connections

APS Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey said the Link Crew members help freshmen adjust to their new school environment, fostering a sense of belonging.

‘Light the Way’: APS Chief Rallies Educators on First Day Back to Inspire Student Success

Nearly 7,000 educators gathered for the 2026 APS Rising: Educator Summit, where Durán Blakey highlighted efforts to build a brighter future for every student.

UNM Pushes for Major State Funding to Overhaul Healthcare, STEM, and Workforce Training

UNM is pushing for state funding to overhaul STEM labs, expand healthcare training, and boost workforce development across New Mexico.

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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.