New Mexico Commits $10 Million to Modernize HVAC and Electrical Systems in Public Schools
New Mexico has embarked on a significant initiative to modernize the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical infrastructure in its public schools. As Senate Bill 125 was signed into law earlier this year, the law allocates $10 million annually beginning in the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund critical upgrades in school buildings across […]
Albuquerque Public Schools Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Elevate Native American Student Success
In response to long‑standing educational disparities, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has released a strategic initiative aimed at improving outcomes for its Native American student population. Representing roughly 6,800 students or about 10 percent of its enrollment in the 2023–24 school year, these youth have historically faced higher absenteeism and lower academic performance across reading, math, […]
New Mexico’s $170 Million Faculty Expansion Plan Falls Short, Legislative Review Finds
A landmark $170 million state investment aimed at reversing critical workforce shortages in nursing, teaching, and social work across New Mexico’s public colleges has fallen short of its goals, state budget officials reported this month. The plan was first launched in 2022 and was intended to expand teaching capacity at 13 of the state’s public […]
UNM Unveils $600 Million Medical School Expansion to Tackle Statewide Doctor Shortage
The University of New Mexico revealed plans this week to significantly expand its medical education programs in response to the state’s worsening shortage of physicians and other healthcare professionals. At a meeting of the Legislative Finance Committee in Albuquerque on Tuesday, UNM officials laid out an ambitious strategy to nearly double enrollment in its School […]
New Mexico Sets Ground Rules for AI Use in Schools Amid Rising Concerns
It’s an emerging reality in classrooms nationwide: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking over education, bringing both opportunities and new challenges. As students and teachers find themselves at the intersection of excitement and uncertainty over AI-driven technologies, New Mexico’s Public Education Department (PED) has established guidelines to acknowledge this tension and safeguard student privacy while ensuring […]
Eastern New Mexico University Secures Nearly $2 Million to Strengthen Rural Behavioral Health Workforce
Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Social Work Program has received nearly $2 million in federal funding to enhance its mission of supporting behavioral health in rural communities. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded ENMU a $1.96 million grant on July 16, 2025, as part of the four-year “Pathways to Excellence” initiative. The project […]
New Mexico Joins Nationwide Fight Against Sudden Federal School Funding Freeze
A wave of urgency has swept through New Mexico’s education community as the state joined 22 others in a lawsuit over a sudden federal funding freeze for schools. The move united a broad coalition of attorneys general and governors nationwide in their battle against the unprecedented decision to freeze $6.8 billion in K-12 and adult […]
APS Launches ‘Being a Good Relative’ to Empower Native Students Across New Mexico
It’s no secret that Native students have faced longstanding attendance gaps and achievement disparities for years in New Mexico. To address this concern, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has partnered with Native-led groups, including the One Generation Fund, to introduce the “Being a Good Relative” program. According to APS, the initiative will focus on four main […]
Los Alamos Makers is Offering Free 3D Printing Summer School Program for High School Students
Dive into the world of 3D printing and design for free with the Los Alamos Makers. High school students living in Northern New Mexico, or in underserved areas like Española Valley, Pojoaque, and nearby tribal communities are qualified to join this 4-day intensive summer school program. In collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and […]
NM Supreme Court Upholds Limits on Sentence Reductions for Prison Education
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a state policy that restricts the amount of time inmates can reduce their sentences by earning educational degrees while in prison. The ruling issued last Monday affirmed the existing policy of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD), which offers sentence reductions to inmates who have achieved certain educational milestones. […]
