The One Big Beautiful Bill introduces the nation's first federal school voucher-style program through tax credits for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations, starting in January 2027.
The University of New Mexico revealed plans to nearly double enrollment in its School of Medicine and allied health programs to address the state's doctor shortage, the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Albuquerque Public Schools has partnered with Native-led groups on a program called "Being a Good Relative" to address longstanding gaps for Native students, New Mexico In Depth reports.
Albuquerque Public Schools confiscated 13 firearms on school grounds during the 2024-25 school year, most recently from a 12-year-old at Tres Volcanes, KOAT reports.
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.
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 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.
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.
