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New APS lunch policy goes into effect New APS lunch policy goes into effect

Students at the Albuquerque Public Schools will be limited in how many times they can charge a meal to the district beginning Monday.

Charter schools help inmates graduate Charter schools help inmates graduate

New Mexico has one of only a handful of charter schools in the nation that serve current and former jail inmates schools didn't reach.

School district raises rents on housing School district raises rents on housing

The teacher's union in northwestern New Mexico's Central Consolidated School District is challenging the district's decision to raise rents on employee housing…

School bandits caught in the act School bandits caught in the act

An Albuquerque Public School was broken into, but three kids were busted before they could get away with the loot.

NMSU police celebrate 50th anniversary NMSU police celebrate 50th anniversary

New Mexico State University's police department is celebrating its 50th anniversary Monday.

School vandals left baby, cops say School vandals left baby, cops say

Three teens face burglary and possibly child-abandonment charges for breaking into Del Norte High School while leaving a 1-year-old boy home alone.

Officials: UNM in good financial shape Officials: UNM in good financial shape

Officials with the University of New Mexico said on Thursday that the state's flagship university is in good shape financially, trying to dispel rumors to the …

Firefighter brightens boy s Christmas Firefighter brightens boy's Christmas

An Albuquerque fire truck driver wanted to buy gifts for a needy child this holiday season, but Dion Chavez never expected the little boy he met would have …

Girls fight off attackers, remain safe Girls fight off attackers, remain safe

Three young Albuquerque girls said that they were attacked by three men last week, and their only option was to fight.

ENMU announces plan for new campus ENMU announces plan for new campus

Eastern New Mexico University plans to build a new campus for its Ruidoso branch on 139 acres of land now occupied by the Spencer Theater in Alto.

Children benefit from King s legacy Children benefit from King's legacy

Former first lady Alice King left behind a great legacy of helping New Mexico's children.

Kids trampled mobbing skydiver Kids trampled mobbing skydiver

Mid-school students shoving toward a skydiver who landed at their school trampled nearly two dozen classmates sending three to the hospital Thursday afternoon.

Hundreds turn out to honor Alice King Hundreds turn out to honor Alice King

Hundreds of people walked through the rotunda at the state Capitol on Wednesday to pay their respects to Alice King, wife of former Gov. Bruce King.

APS labor spoof prompts resignations APS labor spoof prompts resignations

One line in a holiday song spoof created a whole chorus of problems for a city-sponsored after-school program and prompted three staff members to resign.

N.M. students win prize at tech contest N.M. students win prize at tech contest

Two high school students from Albuquerque were given a $40,000 prize for their work on a supercomputer project.

Teachers protest budget shortfall Teachers protest budget shortfall

Some Rio Rancho teachers and school staff voiced their frustration with the school district Saturday, by protesting at a busy intersection.

EAs accept new contract from APS EAs accept new contract from APS

The Educational Assistants of Albuquerque Public Schools and the school district have finally agreed on a new contract.

Rep blames district for budget woes Rep blames district for budget woes

A state representative says Rio Rancho schools are in a severe financial crunch because the district over projected its growth, and now they're asking …

Player sues to get back into Robertson Player sues to get back into Robertson

The parents of former Robertson High School student and football player Marcus Gutierrez, one of six players expelled for alleged hazing, are now suing to get …

State Rep warns schools of budget cuts State Rep warns schools of budget cuts

A state lawmaker is warning school districts on Friday to get ready for budget cuts.

RRPS e-mail requests leaves of absence RRPS e-mail requests leaves of absence

Rio Rancho High School staff members told News 13 the school district has asked for volunteers to take an unpaid leave of absence next semester. This all comes…

Clovis mom sentenced for kids  truancy Clovis mom sentenced for kids' truancy

A Clovis woman whose three elementary school children missed school more than 20 times each last year has been sentenced to a parenting class and ordered to …

Water leak delays La Cueva start Water leak delays La Cueva start

Classes at La Cueva High School were put on a two-hour delay Thursday after a water leak.

Vandals cause school to close for day Vandals cause school to close for day

Vandals caused significant damage at Rocky View Elementary School in Gallup this weekend.

Beloved coach dies, school canceled Beloved coach dies, school canceled

A New Mexico community is mourning the death of a beloved coach.

NMHU favors control of private college NMHU favors control of private college

The outgoing chairman of the New Mexico Highlands University regents says the school is considering assuming control over the private College of Santa Fe.

School blames state for budget woes School blames state for budget woes

Rio Rancho Public Schools said that the state's funding formula is the reason they're millions of dollars under budget.

EAs push for raises, want Dec. meeting EAs push for raises, want Dec. meeting

The head of the Albuquerque Education Assistants Association continues to ask the superintendent to give the district's EAs a $1 per hour raise.

Preschooler called child molester Preschooler called child molester

An accused child molester is only a child himself, a 4-year-old boy named in a lawsuit alleging he groped two prekindergarten classmates.

Crash kills head of ENMU regents Crash kills head of ENMU regents

The president of Eastern New Mexico University's board of regents was killed Thursday in a one-vehicle crash.

Wheelchair kept student from classroom Wheelchair kept student from classroom

An Albuquerque 5th grader forced to study alone because his schoolroom couldn't handle wheelchairs now has plenty of classmates.

APS officials host employee lunches APS officials host employee lunches

The new superintendent of Albuquerque Public School is hosting a series of informal employee lunches to talk about the district.

Parents educated about cyber stalkers Parents educated about cyber stalkers

Keeping kids safe online can be tough in the era of MySpace, Facebook and instant messenger, but knowing where your child is online could save their life.

New high school in need of funds New high school in need of funds

The Rio Rancho School District is millions of dollars in the hole, a deficit that could keep the doors to the city's new high school closed.

Brooks talks about APS' first 100 days

Winston Brooks talks about the first 100 days of his first school year as superintendent of the Albuquerque Public Schools.

600 teachers  aides call in sick 600 teachers' aides call in sick

Nearly a third of educational assistants in the Albuquerque Public Schools called in sick on Thursday, forcing the district to scramble to fill classrooms …

UNM Rio Rancho campus plan approved UNM Rio Rancho campus plan approved

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has approved a partnership with the Sandia Foundation to construct the first building at UNM's campus in Rio …

APS considers later start APS considers later start

The state's largest school district may begin the fall semester later and line up its spring break with the University of New Mexico.

Childcare center on base may close Childcare center on base may close

A childcare center on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque may close at the beginning of the year unless a government sponsor steps in soon.

Kids learn law, consequences

In an attempt to keep kids out of trouble the New Mexico Bar Association has prepared a free video and education program for kids called "Know the Law Before it Knows You."

Cops nab teen who brought ammo to class Cops nab teen who brought ammo to class

A 17-year-old Gallup High School Junior has admitted that he brought the two boxes firearm ammunition found at the high school last week.

Police worried about fires on campus Police worried about fires on campus

University of New Mexico Police held a news conference to ask for public help in stopping an arsonist who has allegedly set five fires in the last four months.

Students to hold benefit for Parkins Students to hold benefit for Parkins

Manzano students are hosting a benefit dinner Monday night for the children of Parkins, the APD Lieutenant who was killed in an accidental shooting.

Students face hazing allegations Students face hazing allegations

On Monday, the six football players from Robertson High School charged with serious crimes made court appearances.

Campus house victim of alleged arsons Campus house victim of alleged arsons

A house for Christian students at the University of New Mexico had its third fire in four months early Sunday morning.

APS budget crunch freezes some hiring APS budget crunch freezes some hiring

The Albuquerque Public School district expecting bad news from the next Legislature took steps Friday it says will save $1 million.

Gun ammo found in high school bathroom Gun ammo found in high school bathroom

Janitors found two types of firearm ammunition in the bathroom at Gallup High School Thursday night. In the boy's bathroom, janitors found the two boxes of …

Search begins for NMMI superintendent Search begins for NMMI superintendent

New Mexico Military Institute regents have begun searching for the school's next superintendent after Rear Adm. David Ellison decided to step down at the end …

Ammo find tightens Gallup High security

Students at Gallup High School will have to pass through metal detectors to get to class Friday morning.

Kid plotted school attack, cops say Kid plotted school attack, cops say

A New Mexico high school student who said he's been bullied for years is accused of plotting a Columbine-style attack at the private school he was attending.

Governor orders flags lowered for Hillerman

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Governor Richardson says he will order flags around New Mexico to be lowered in honor of author Tony Hillerman, who died in Albuquerque over the weekend.

APS tests ParentLink system APS tests ParentLink system

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Parents of students at Albuquerque Public Schools should be on the lookout Thursday for a test message from the district.

APS opens newest high school APS opens newest high school

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The newest high school in the Albuquerque Public Schools district opened its doors for the first time this morning on the edge of the …

City s news high school welcomes students City's news high school welcomes students

The newest high school in the Albuquerque Public Schools district opened its doors for the first time this morning on the edge of the South Valley.

Sandia Labs, APS target cyber stalkers Sandia Labs, APS target cyber stalkers

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Sandia Laboratories has joined Albuquerque Public Schools and city police to protect children from cyber stalkers.

Critical audit chides Santa Fe schools Critical audit chides Santa Fe schools

SANTA FE (KRQE) - The State Auditor's Office has blasted the Santa Fe School system for failing to keep track of expensive equipment.

Jeopardy! clue filmed at N.M. Tech

SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) - Tuesday's episode of the long-running game show Jeopardy! will feature a clue filmed at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.

Ghoul-themed lottery tickets to glow Ghoul-themed lottery tickets to glow

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The New Mexico Lottery has begun selling scratcher tickets that it says are the first glow-in-the-dark lottery tickets in the U.S.

1 hurt as car, school bus collide 1 hurt as car, school bus collide

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - An Albuquerque Public Schools school bus was involved in a crash on east Central Avenue in Albuquerque this afternoon.

Low water pressure cancels classes

TOHATCHI , N.M. (KRQE) - Students will have the day off Tuesday at schools in the town of Tohatchi.

Observatory obtains $9 million grant

An observatory in Sunspot has received a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

ENMUR to train for air-traffic control ENMUR to train for air-traffic control

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE-KBIM) - Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will soon offer associate's degrees in aviation science.

School parents urge sex-offender limits School parents urge sex-offender limits

LOS LUNAS, N. M. (KRQE) - There is no law in Valencia County that restricts where sex offenders can live, and that has parents upset.

Deming elementary school goes bully-free

DEMING, N.M. (AP) - Third- through fifth-graders in one school in the southern New Mexico community of Deming are going bully-free.

Think tank pushes for smaller schools

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A Santa Fe-based think tank says building smaller schools would help lower New Mexico's dropout rate and raise academic achievement.

NMMI Superintendent bowing out NMMI Superintendent bowing out

ROSWELL, N. M. (KRQE-KBIM) - The controversial superintendent of New Mexico mMitary Institute is stepping down.

NMSU could name new president in November

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico State University's search for its 22nd president is down to about 10 candidates.

APS Superintendent ready to listen APS Superintendent ready to listen

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Winston Brooks wants to hear from parents, students and community members.

School code of conduct adopted by APS

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - New rules are in place for spectators at Albuquerque Public School sport events and activities. Last night the school board voted unanimously to adopt a …

Former Estancia coach pleads to lesser charge Former Estancia coach pleads to lesser charge

ESTANCIA, N. M. (KRQE)   - A former Estancia High School track and field coach accused of sexually assaulting four female students pleaded to a lesser charge …

APS OKs spectator conduct code APS OKs spectator conduct code

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The Albuquerque board of education voted unanimously Wednesday night to adopt a district-wide code of conduct for spectators at school …

Market roughs up school, public retirement funds Market roughs up school, public retirement funds

SANTA FE (KRQE) - The biggest non-federal retirement plans in New Mexico cover teachers and state and local government workers, and both have seen assets slide…

Program to vaccinate 30,000 students Program to vaccinate 30,000 students

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - 30,000 New Mexico students will be getting flu shots in 2008 as part of a pilot program of mass vaccinations.

APS officials fill empty board seat APS officials fill empty board seat

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Businessman Jon Barela was selected Friday morning to fill a vacancy on the Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education.

Five seek APS board appointment

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Five people have filed to fill the unexpired term of Albuquerque school board member Gordon Rowe who resigned earlier this month.

Solar fiesta held in Albuquerque Solar fiesta held in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Some Albuquerque residents Saturday said that "it's easy being green."

NMMI enrollment still down

ROSEWELL , N.M. (KRQE) - Enrollment at the New Mexico Military Institute is down, the school is below capacity and some think it because of high standards.      

NM students embrace cyber classrooms NM students embrace cyber classrooms

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - New Mexico colleges and universities are reporting big enrollment increases for online classes.

NMSU faculty members charge racial discrimination

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Four current and former New Mexico State University faculty members and a graduate student have filed a lawsuit Friday in federal court charging certain …

Armijo Elementary lockdown ends

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Armijo Elementary students are being dismissed from school more than an hour after they were locked down in their classrooms by a report of apossibly armed …

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