Education

Facing Enrollment Drops by 20,000 Students, APS Starts Community Dialogue on Right-Sizing

Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking community input on how to manage underused school buildings after enrollment fell by nearly 20,000 students since 2018. District officials say no school closures or consolidations have been proposed.

Attention Families: APS to Test New ParentSquare Communication System on Saturday 

APS will test its new ParentSquare communication system on Saturday as the district moves all its communications to one platform, KOB 4 reports.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.

Where to Join: APS Releases Community Meeting Schedule for School Right-Sizing

Albuquerque Public Schools is holding community meetings from October through January to hear how the district should respond to declining enrollment. Here is the schedule.

Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts

The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, Albuquerque Public Schools said.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.