Education

New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Experiment: A National Model or a High-Stakes Gamble in One of America’s Poorest States?

New Mexico launched the nation's first universal child care program, saving families thousands, but providers, budgets and rural communities are straining to keep up, The Hechinger Report reports.

NMSU Students Gain Global Perspective on Agriculture During UK Trip

Student leaders from New Mexico State University gained new insights into agriculture during a nine-day trip to the United Kingdom in May, New Mexico State University said in a news release.

Why APS Food and Nutrition Services Is Upskilling Ahead of the New School Year

Albuquerque Public Schools sent 65 Food and Nutrition Services team members to the annual New Mexico School Nutrition Association conference, its first return in more than six years, Albuquerque Public Schools said in a news release.

Parents Can Breathe a Massive Sigh of Relief. Free Child Care Is Officially Here to Stay After a District Judge Says So.

A state district judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging New Mexico's Universal Child Care Program, letting the benefit keep serving families regardless of income, KOB 4 reports.

How a Retired Professor Honored His Late Wife Through a Reading Fund

Retired University of New Mexico professor Richard Van Dongen donated $100,000 to the APS Education Foundation to create a library book fund honoring his late wife, Albuquerque Public Schools said in a news release.

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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.

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.

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.

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.