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Transgender teen to submit petition

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:53:41 GMT

Supporters of a Saint Pius transgender teen, who was born a girl but wants to graduate as a boy, will turn in a petition Sunday to push the school to let the student wear a black gown.

Top APS student's 5.0 GPA is best ever

Kayla Ayres — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:32:00 GMT

A Manzano high school grad isn't just valedictorian of her class. She's the valedictorian of all of Albuquerque Public Schools.

Ousted school exec gets big county job

Alex Goldsmith — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:45:35 GMT

Former Mora Independent Schools' executive Roger Gonzales was let go from his old job after his school business license was stripped for allegations he misspent district money. Now he's got a new job as Mora County's interim county manager.

Medical students rush to shot jogger

Amanda Goodman — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:24:52 GMT

Three University of New Mexico medical students rendered aid to a jogger who had been shot in the stomach near North Campus Friday morning.

Newtown parents promote school safety

Elizabeth Alvarez — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:10 GMT

The parents of Emilie Parker, one of those killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, came by KRQE News 13 Friday to talk about school safety.

Transgender teen receives wide support

Magdalena Sharpe — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38:56 GMT

A transgender high school senior from Albuquerque has received an outpouring of support from around the world after a KRQE News 13 report.

Report: NM teacher faked child's death

Alex Goldsmith — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:59 GMT

A Tohatchi teacher is paying back New York City schools more than $13,000 after investigators discovered she had gone on leave by pretending her daughter was dead. She had moved to New Mexico instead.

Garden dedicated to Sandy Hook victim

Elizabeth Alvarez — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:15:29 GMT

The parents of Emilie Parker, a little girl killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, are in town today for a special event.

Gown a problem for transgender student

Tina Jensen — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:32 GMT

A Saint Pius senior was born a girl, but refuses to go graduate in a girl's gown.

Kids brought loaded pistol to school

Dick Knipfing — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:48:19 GMT

Two Albuquerque middle school students have been arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.

Crash kills man days after graduation

Lys�e Mitri — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:26:28 GMT

Just days ago Christian Gurul�'s family was celebrating his graduation from the University of New Mexico; now they are in mourning.

One N.M. Tech burn victim released

Kim Vallez — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:49:42 GMT

The investigation into Monday's fire that injured three at a testing site near New Mexico Tech continues.

School lunch lines add palm scanners

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:14:53 GMT

Lunch will soon be handled a bit differently at schools in Los Lunas.

PNM installs nesting boxes at 4 schools

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:34 GMT

Some Albuquerque school kids are learning how to help stop the population decline of small falcons.

Mystery NM Tech fire injures 3

Alex Goldsmith — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:34 GMT

A fire during prep for a controlled explosives test at a New Mexico Tech testing center burned three workers and destroyed two trucks.

APS, CNM to open dual credit school

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:55:36 GMT

New Mexico doesn't make the grade when it comes to students being prepared for real life.

Neighbors say APS plan left them out

Tina Jensen — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:51:34 GMT

Neighbors say Albuquerque Public Schools devised a traffic plan without their knowledge or consent that is literally right in their backyards.

Carruther's NMSU contract released

Kim Vallez — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:37:13 GMT

Former Gov. Garrey Carruthers will get paid about $385,000 a year to be president of New Mexico State University.

Police response affects West Mesa High

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:25:44 GMT

West Mesa High School is currently on shelter-in-place status as Albuquerque police search nearby for an armed suspect.

Bullying case outcome irks APS leader

Jessica Garate — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:51:54 GMT

There's a new wrinkle in what a star high school wrestler has to do to get out of battery and larceny charges stemming from a high-profile bullying case.

Students to receive free books

David Romero — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:49:13 GMT

On Thursday, thousands of under-privileged children in Albuquerque will be getting free books as part of the Read To Me Campaign.

Teacher in trouble for texts to teen

Alex Goldsmith — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:56:45 GMT

State Police say a 27-year-old elementary school teacher and softball coach sent inappropriate text messages to a 12-year-old former student.

NM school rankings reveal room to grow

Gabrielle Burkhart — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:17:13 GMT

Parents and students at Albuquerque Public Schools recently received a newsletter with the headline "APS High Schools Ranked Among Best in New Mexico," but some say the numbers aren't that impressive.

NMSU selects new president

Jessica Garate — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:45:27 GMT

Former governor Garrey Carruthers is the new president of New Mexico State University, but it was not a unanimous decision.

Students train to ward off attacks

Tina Jensen — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:53:51 GMT

In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting and the church stabbing here in Albuquerque, one local school is preparing its students to be ready for an attack.

RGHS wrestler can clear criminal case

Kayla Ayres — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:52:41 GMT

Criminal charges against the state-champion wrestler accused of shaking down a classmate for money could soon be dismissed provided Rio Grande High School senior Nick Chavez stays out of trouble.

Teacher arrested for sex with student

Crystal Gutierrez — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:37:44 GMT

A New Mexico high school teacher is facing felony charges accused of having sex with a student in her classroom during school hours.

Preschool students escape facility

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:54:49 GMT

Preschool students, possibly as young as 2-years-old or 3-years-old, managed to escape their Albuquerque daycare facility on Monday.

For-profit school student left wanting

Dean Staley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:40:20 GMT

Cathy McCloney wanted a better-paying job so she could give her young son a better life.

Maya tradition walks Albuquerque school

Kim Vallez — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:54:06 GMT

A Mayan descendent gave a hands-on lesson this week on the power of labyrinths by helping some Albuquerque charter-school students build one.