Education

One “Yes” Helped UNM Alumna Michelle Dearholt Become CEO

University of New Mexico alumna Michelle Dearholt says saying "yes" to a role outside her expertise helped her become CEO of Nusenda Credit Union, the university said in a news release.

8 Schools Leave Improvement Status as Graduation Rates Climb in 2025

Eight New Mexico schools are no longer in school improvement status, and seven of them exited the state's highest level of support for chronically struggling schools, the New Mexico Public Education Department said in a news release.

Weak in Math? Newly Passed Senate Bill 29 Seeks to Help

The New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 29, bipartisan legislation aimed at improving math instruction in public schools, the New Mexico Public Education Department said in a news release.

New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate

The New Mexico House passed a universal child care bill expected to serve around 60,000 children and sent it back to the Senate for concurrence, Source NM reports.

UNM FiRES Center Works to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience in New Mexico

The University of New Mexico's FiRES Center will continue expanding partnerships and leading projects to help communities across the state become more resilient to wildfires, according to UNM News.

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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.

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.