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New Mexico students invited to see the Supreme Court in action
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (569+ words) The Supreme Court of New Mexico launched a program in 2021 to help young people learn'about our system of justice and the role of courts in resolving legal disputes. The concept of the'Rule of Law Program was straightforward: We learn by…...
Student-athlete eligibility fight stalls, but change looms
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (413+ words) The 30-day Legislative session has come and gone, and a bill filed by Sen. Antonio "Moe" Maestas that proposed to give decision-making power on student-athlete eligibility to the Public Education Department instead of the New Mexico Activities Association, was not…...
Joe 'Jose' A. Arias 1942-2025 Joe 'Jose' A. Arias passed
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (101+ words) Alvaro Ramazzini was placed on leave Feb. 6, but Albuquerque Public Schools has declined to provide details Four-time Olympian sets American record for 200 meters NM's rural counties shouldn't rely on private prisons as an economic model, Vasquez says New legislation would…...
New Mexico’s tech scene is rising, not draining away
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (625+ words) For years, New Mexico's talent pipeline has been framed by a familiar worry: "brain drain." The prevailing assumption was that our most talented students and early-career professionals would earn their degrees here, then leave " drawn elsewhere by higher salaries, deeper…...
New Mexico PBS names Phil Hoffman as new CEO and general manager
1+ week, 3+ day ago (441+ words) New Mexico PBS will get a new CEO and general manager this spring. Phil Hoffman, current assistant dean of media and general manager for Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio, will lead the station beginning April 1 following the retirement…...
Five education bills pass Legislature, head to governor's desk
1+ week, 4+ day ago (760+ words) The New Mexico Legislature passed a set of education bills Tuesday and Wednesday that would strengthen math teaching requirements, improve student teacher salaries, establish a state Office of Special Education, reform virtual learning and change the nominating procedures for the…...
The Albuquerque Journal Events - "Conquer the Stage", a Toastmasters virtual seminar
1+ week, 5+ day ago (11+ words) "Conquer the Stage", a Toastmasters virtual seminar'Abqjournal ABQJournal Calendar of Events...
New Mexico school cellphone ban clears Senate
1+ week, 6+ day ago (590+ words) A bill banning the use of cellphones during the school day passed the state Senate, 32-6, late Sunday night. Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sens. Crystal Brantley, R-Elephant Butte, and Antonio "Moe" Maestas, D-Albuquerque, is an amendment to Senate Bill 11 passed last…...
Lawmakers attempt to solve PED budget crisis after virtual learning boom
2+ week, 1+ day ago (924+ words) When Fernando Telly moved his family to New Mexico, they chose Rio Rancho because they'd heard the schools there were the best in the state." After starting school, Telly said his children began testing below grade level. He switched the…...
Credit union launches scholarship competition
2+ week, 1+ day ago (355+ words) Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union's current headquarters on Juan Tabo near Commanche. The credit union this week launched a scholarship contest. A local credit union this week launched its decades-long scholarship competition. Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union on Monday opened…...