Science & Technology

AI Is Now Teaching Albuquerque Students. Parents Say It Comes With Serious Questions.

Albuquerque Public Schools has integrated AI tools into literacy and classroom instruction, but some parents have raised concerns about privacy, screen time and the potential effects on students, KOAT reports.

August Sky Over New Mexico to Feature Perseids, Lunar Eclipse, and Bright Planets

New Mexico's dark skies will showcase the Perseid meteor shower, a lunar eclipse, bright planets and the Milky Way throughout August.

Look Up! The Buck Moon Will Light Up New Mexico’s Dark Skies

The Buck Moon rises over New Mexico tonight, illuminating White Sands and dark-sky parks with a stunning celestial display visible after sunset.

New Mexico Gets Ready to Launch First-in-Nation Broadband Affordability Program to Replace Expired Federal Program

New Mexico is preparing to launch a statewide broadband affordability program for low-income households now that the federal Affordable Connectivity Program has ended, Light Reading reports.

State Advances Bid to Become a Quantum Technology Hub

State leaders are pushing to establish New Mexico as a national hub for quantum technology, an effort officials say is growing an industry from scratch, KRQE 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.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.