Education

New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State Is Really Improving Where It Counts

New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in U.S. News & World Report's higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18, KRQE reports.

New Mexico Lawmakers Seek Parental Consent for Amira AI Amid Concerns Over Recording Students’ Voices and Collecting Data

More than 30 New Mexico lawmakers want the Public Education Department to require parental consent for schools' use of Amira AI, KOB 4 reports.

FACT-CHECKED: No-Cost Universal Child Care Program, What Families Need to Know

New Mexico unveiled its no-cost universal child care program in November 2025, drawing interest from residents, particularly families. While information about the initiative is available, questions and confusion about the program remain.

13 APS High Schools Now Have Vape Detectors to Curb Student Vaping: What to Know

Albuquerque Public Schools installed 93 new vape detectors across 13 high schools to help prevent student vaping, KOB 4 reports.

Back-to-School Anxiety in Students? Here’s Why Attendance Matters

As a new school year begins, some students experience back-to-school anxiety, and parents can help by understanding their concerns, KOAT 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.