NMSU adopts new layoff rules for nonunion employees
New Mexico State University has adopted a new reduction-in-force policy for nonunion employees that establishes notice, transfer, recall and position-elimination rules.
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Union says LCPS created MVLA reapplication plan without required consultation
NEA-LC says LCPS created a plan requiring Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy educators to reapply for their jobs before consulting the union as required under the district’s collective bargaining agreement.
LCPS approves first $16.25M sale from voter-backed school bonds
LCPS approved the first $16.25 million sale from the $65 million school bond package voters authorized in 2025, with funds expected in October.
LCPS says Amira recordings deleted as district questions assessment’s future
LCPS says prior Amira student voice recordings have been deleted as board members and parents raise broader questions about the reading assessment’s reliability and future.
NMSU Engineering awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,300 students
NMSU’s College of Engineering awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,300 students during the 2025-26 academic year through the Scholar Dollar$ application.
DACC professor Elmer González receives international dental hygiene award
Doña Ana Community College professor Elmer González received the World Dental Hygienist Award during an international symposium in Milan, Italy.
LCPS 6-12 academy plan draws pushback from MVLA families
LCPS is developing a new 6-12 academy for fall 2027, but MVLA families and board members are raising concerns about staffing, school culture, transparency and a fast approval timeline.
LCPS budgets $65,500 for software that flags student safety threats
LCPS is budgeting $65,500 for Linewize Monitor, software used across all K-12 schools to flag potential threats, bullying and other student safety concerns.
LCPS replaced 11,000 devices this summer. Now it’s figuring out what the old tech is worth
LCPS replaced about 11,000 devices over the summer, generating roughly 200 pages of property dispositions as the district determines what its old technology is worth.
