Education

Preparing Your Child for School? APS Hosts Kindergarten Roundup

Families are invited for the Kindergarten Roundup, which gives them a glimpse of the programs prepared by APS for the incoming kindergarteners this 2026-2027 school year.

Books as Rewards for Good Behavior? See How Students Earn Them

Students can now earn books from a new vending machine for showing good behavior.

Land and Labor: The Nakayama Family’s Legacy in Southern New Mexico Agriculture

An NMSU exhibit tells the story of the Nakayama family, highlighting their contributions to southern New Mexico agriculture.

One “Yes” Helped UNM Alumna Michelle Dearholt Become CEO

University of New Mexico (UNM) alumna Michelle Dearholt shares how saying “yes” opened doors to opportunities she never expected.

Are Albuquerque’s Young Students Improving in Reading?

Reading proficiency among first- and second-grade students increased, according to Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) data, showing early gains toward third-grade reading goals.

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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.