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One Big Beautiful Bill: How America’s First Federal School Voucher Program Works, Who It Helps, and What You Need to Know Before Joining

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.

UNM Unveils $600 Million Medical School Expansion to Tackle Statewide Doctor Shortage

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.

New Mexico Joins Nationwide Fight Against Sudden Federal School Funding Freeze

New Mexico joined 22 other states in a lawsuit over a sudden federal freeze of $6.8 billion in K-12 and adult education grants, Source NM reports.

APS Launches ‘Being a Good Relative’ to Empower Native Students Across New Mexico

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 Schools Report 13 Guns Confiscated This Year, Raising Safety Concerns

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.

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18-Year-Old Student Arrested Over Gallup High School Shooting Threat

KOAT reported that Gallup police have taken student Daniel Herrera into custody over alleged threats to commit a school shooting.

Respiratory Illness Season Is Here: New Mexico Sees Spike In Flu Cases

Based on a report by KOAT, New Mexico health officials said rising flu activity signals the start of the respiratory illness season in the state.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor-Elect Deb Haaland Hold Transition Talks

KOB 4, in a news report, said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Gov.-elect Deb Haaland discussed a “smooth transition of power” on Friday.

Need Free Dental Services? Head to Tingley Coliseum on November 7 for New Mexico Mission of Mercy’s Dental Clinic

The free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will continue tomorrow, offering various dental services to patients, KOB 4 reports.

NMDOT: NM 309 at River Bridge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Safety Concerns

According to KOB 4, the New Mexico Department of Transportation implemented the road closure on State Road 309 at the river bridge as a precautionary measure while crews examine the area.