New Mexico State University professor Jagdish Khubchandani was elected secretary of the World Association of Medical Editors. The nonprofit advances standards in medical publishing across more than 50 countries; his new term runs through 2027.
The Public Education Department has launched a free website where New Mexico teachers can download, adapt and share lessons and classroom materials created by fellow educators, including Indigenous, Black and New Mexico history content.
Sierra County, the most SNAP-dependent county in New Mexico, faces rising food insecurity and growing concerns as the holidays start.
Las Cruces Public Schools reported academic gains in the state’s Spring 2025 assessments, including double-digit literacy growth at several campuses and steady progress in math and science.
New Mexico State University opened a state-of-the-art simulated operating room for its nursing school’s anesthesiology program, giving students realistic, hands-on training with high-fidelity mannequins and hospital-grade equipment.
Project Jupiter plans to use natural gas — but its developer and state regulators have not clearly addressed how the plant’s emissions might affect air quality in surrounding communities.
New Mexico’s Public Education Department is launching a pilot program that provides $500 monthly to homeless high school students who meet attendance and academic requirements, aiming to boost graduation rates and support vulnerable youth.
Doña Ana Community College will present a free concert featuring the world premiere of two newly commissioned musical works on Dec. 5.
New Mexico’s senior public safety adviser told lawmakers that a child or teen is arrested with a firearm on three out of every four days. The claim comes as officials and prosecutors warn of violent crime tied to repeat juvenile offenders.
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