Education

UNM FiRES Center Works to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience in New Mexico

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Center for Fire Resilient Ecosystems and Society (FiRES) remains committed to helping communities address wildfire impacts through research and initiatives.

NMSU Alumni Pond Renovation Begins, Completion Expected in May

Construction on the Alumni Pond renovation project at New Mexico State University (NMSU) started last month, supporting reinvest in key campus amenities.

NTU Students Meet Governor Grisham at Annual American Indian Day in New Mexico State Capitol

Navajo Technical University (NTU) students interacted with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham during the recent Annual American Indian Day.

UNM Grads Present Oscars Proposal to Chicago Bar Association

University of New Mexico (UNM) pre-law graduates shared their proposal with the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) to establish a task force to study desegregating the Oscars.

Is New Mexico Really Last in Education? New Data Challenge Rankings

New Mexico still ranks near the bottom in national K–12 education rankings, but recent state data show improvements in reading proficiency and mixed results across education levels.

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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.

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.

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.