Education

Know Anyone on the List? APS Students Recognized As National Merit Finalists

Top-achieving APS seniors are given the chance to compete for scholarships after earning recognition as 2026 National Merit Finalists.

Families, Share Your Thoughts: Take the APS Survey

Albuquerque Public School’s (APS) Quality of Education and Family Engagement Survey is now available, allowing parents and guardians to assess the performance of the district’s schools for this school year.

New Mexico Schools Score Big: Defibrillators Now Required at All Sports Events Under Lifesaving Law

A new New Mexico law requires schools to install AEDs and train staff for cardiac emergencies during athletic activities to prevent sudden cardiac deaths.

History in Recordings: Project Brings Hundreds of New Mexico Spanish Archives Online

Audios and videos from the 20th century continue to share knowledge and lessons with New Mexicans today.

For School Nurse of the Year: APS Accepts Nominations Until April 13

APS sets April 13 as the final day to nominate a School Nurse of the Year.

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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.