Education

‘Every Role at APS Is Vital’: Superintendent Blakey Honors Staff as School Year Closes

Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey thanked district staff at the close of the school year, saying in her weekly address that every role at APS is vital to student success.

Why Inclusion Matters: UNM Study Explores Experiences of Faculty Members With Disabilities

A University of New Mexico faculty member with disabilities co-authored a study on disabled educators' experiences in higher education, the University of New Mexico said in a news release.

High School Students Explore Career Opportunities Through Bus Tour

Fifty New Mexico high school students explored registered apprenticeships and other career paths on a Workforce Development Bus Tour during National Apprenticeship Week, GEAR UP New Mexico said in a news release.

APS Superintendent Honors Graduates: ‘Make the World a Better Place’

As graduation week began, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey celebrated the Class of 2026 in her weekly message, highlighting graduates whose determination she praised.

UNM Steps Up to Cut Food Waste, Boost Food Access

University of New Mexico students are spearheading a push to steer surplus food away from the trash and toward peers who need it, the University of New Mexico 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.