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Student Loan Caps Poised to Slash Billions From U.S. University Tuition Revenue

New federal caps on graduate student loans could cost U.S. universities billions in tuition revenue by limiting how many students can afford advanced degrees. Researchers warn the policy may reduce enrollment, particularly in high-cost programs, as students struggle to replace federal aid with private financing.

Greater Philadelphia’s Martin Luther King Day highlights ‘Equity in Education’ this year

Books and education go hand in hand in this year’s celebration of Martin Luther King Day of Service.

Here’s a Guide to the New Federal Student Loan Rules that Every Borrower Needs to Know

The New Federal Student Loan rules are bringing the most significant overhaul in decades, changing how much students and parents can borrow and restructuring repayment plans for millions of borrowers. This guide breaks down what’s changing, when it takes effect, and how to prepare for the new system.

Education Department Recalls Laid-Off Civil Rights Staff as Complaint Backlog Grows

The Education Department is recalling laid-off staff to tackle a 25,000-case civil rights backlog. Experts warn the move won’t fix long-term enforcement gaps.

Non-profit Groups Memo Urges States to Act on Special Education Crisis

In July 2025, Bellwether Education Partners issued a wide‑ranging memo on behalf of nearly eight million students with disabilities, warning that the first half...

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

‘Hit-and-Miss’ Fishing Nightmare Grips New Mexico

New Mexico’s fishermen are facing a brutal September as critically low water levels, rising temperatures and toxic algae blooms transform some of the state’s best-known fishing waters. While anglers are still landing trophy trout on the San Juan River and finding catches at a handful of reservoirs, other rivers have dwindled to dangerously low flows, leaving fish stressed and fishermen wondering how much longer the state’s fishing season can survive.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Weekend Monsoon Chaos Around New Mexico: Thunderstorms, Lightning, and Flash Flood Threat Loom

New Mexico faces a stormy late-summer weekend as monsoon moisture brings thunderstorms, lightning, erratic winds and flash flood risks, including a Flood Watch for the Ruidoso burn scars.