Education

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Cafeteria workers are apprehensive as Albuquerque Public Schools moves forward with plans for healthier school meals by making more food from scratch, KOAT reports.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship Program: Important Details You Need to Know 

Since the Opportunity Scholarship started in 2022, thousands of New Mexicans have used the state’s free college tuition program. Now in its fourth year, it continues to support students pursuing higher education. This fact-check answers common questions about how the scholarship works, helping you understand what the program offers.

New Mexico Teachers Can Apply for $20K in Classroom Grants – Here’s How to Get up to $2,500

New Mexico teachers could apply for a share of $20,000 in classroom grants ranging from $500 to $2,500, KOB 4 reports.

Animal Advocates Ask What Happened to 3 Cats APS Moved From Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta Farm

Animal advocates are questioning the safety of three cats moved from Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta farm, KOB 4 reports.

Free School Lunches Will Continue Until 2030 Amid SNAP Cuts, Other States Pull the Plug on Universal Meals

Thousands of New Mexico students will keep getting free breakfast and lunch at school through at least 2030, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

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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.