Officials stressed the importance of on-campus childcare, arguing it can make or break parenting students’ higher education.
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CYFD contract for troubled Albuquerque group home for foster kids to end
After the Albuquerque facility’s contract ends, CYFD plans to seek contracts to operate three group homes for kids.
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Former AD sues Highlands New Mexico University, alleging discrimination, harassment
A spokesperson said Highlands “remains committed” to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
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Highlands regents accuse former president of misconduct, financial mismanagement
The letter offers the first public explanation for regents’ decision in May to place Woolf on leave before firing him earlier this month.
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Report: New Mexico among bottom third of states in life satisfaction, mental health
The report isn’t just meant to indicate where states are going wrong; it’s a call to action for policymakers to make things better.
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Albuquerque judge rejects Republican lawsuit challenging universal childcare
Judge Elaine Lujan ruled Duke Rodriguez’s lawsuit was moot given that lawmakers acted earlier this year to fund the program.
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New Mexico’s proposed rules for universal childcare receive pushback
Providers have expressed early concerns with the proposals, arguing they may not work with all business models.
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Highlands regents say they will pay ousted university president under contract
Neil Woolf, who was hired in 2024 at $290,000, will receive “separation pay, final compensation and accrued benefits” under his contract.
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Highlands president fired after he files lawsuit alleging retaliation over construction deal
Woolf’s lawsuit alleges he refused to “carry out the illegal orders” of Regent Frank Sanchez, who directed him to redirect about $600,000 to local contractor Franken Construction.
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Construction on new $636 million UNM medical school set to start in early 2027
The new UNM School of Medicine is one piece of a statewide effort to increase the number of doctors in New Mexico.
