N.M. workforce development programs see rapid growth Integrated Education and Training program enrollment grew nearly 50% in FY25 January 23, 2026
Navajo Nation President delivers People’s State of the Nation Environment, infrastructure, and employment take priority while education sees little mention in speech January 16, 2026
San Juan College to host Navajo shoe game Navajo practice teaches cooperation through song and stories January 16, 2026
Farmington Board of Education swears in board members Staff and students receive recognition for accomplishments January 16, 2026
Aztec Municipal Schools approve artificial intelligence policy With no current legislature, school districts in San Juan County turn to each other and Public Education Department guidance January 10, 2026
San Juan College Testing Center earns recertification Recognition highlights center’s commitment to reliable, student-focused testing practices January 9, 2026
New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback Gov. and state health officials voice importance of vaccines January 9, 2026
San Juan College to host Ma’ii Productions Collection of traditional and contemporary art will highlight Diné culture, humor and storytelling January 9, 2026
New Mexico ranks No. 20 in higher education Higher Education Department highlights 2025 programs January 2, 2026
Mesa Elementary performance rises to Traditional status in N.M. scoring Nineteen schools across state show major academic improvement January 2, 2026
Education in New Mexico: top stories of 2025 Questions about funding, PED programming continue into 2026 January 2, 2026
New Mexico to offer 3,000 paid internships for high school students Expanded summer program targets high-demand careers December 26, 2025
From Many Farms to Diné College: A student’s early start With 25 dual credits and family support, Aden Harvey charts his college path December 26, 2025
Two San Juan College students share determination and a scholarship to succeed Kaitlynn Williams and Tawnee Hicks receive Ken Heil Memorial Scholarship December 26, 2025
Leaders urge continued federal support for adult education in New Mexico Programs help residents earn diplomas, learn English and train for careers December 26, 2025
Federal judge orders funding restored for school mental health services for 5,000 N.M. students Congress previously approved the after the school shooting in rural Uvalde, Texas December 22, 2025
Public Education Department requests $81 million to strengthen literacy, fill teacher vacancies NMVISTAS report reflect need for literacy and math support in local districts December 19, 2025
Eve’s Fund awards scholarships to 20 Navajo Preparatory students Nonprofit organization celebrates highest number of awards to date December 19, 2025
Central Consolidated Schools bring holiday harmonies to Shiprock District joins together and brings songs to community December 19, 2025
Farmington Municipal Schools launches next-generation attendance strategy District has continued increase in overall regular attendance reported by state report December 19, 2025
UNM Health Sciences seeks $600 million cash infusion for medical school building UNM operates the only medical school in the state December 15, 2025
How the Higher Education Department budget sustains success at San Juan College Department recommends budget that would expand tuition-free college, loan forgiveness December 13, 2025
New Mexico college graduates rank high for economic mobility State stands out nationally with strong graduate earnings and accessible college options December 12, 2025
Scholarship honors Navajo Prep graduate’s work with language and clean energy Recipients across state highlight community needs December 12, 2025
