Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard says the expenses are all necessary, even if he hasn’t done the math to back it up.
Education
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From cars and couches to safe havens for the homeless
Dozens of families are living at a transformed hotel in Albuquerque, where the unhoused can find refuge and their kids have room to thrive.
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The political minefield of parental rights in New Mexico
As far-right conservatives make a bid for school board seats, disinformation is on the rise. Welcome to the culture wars.
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Turning guns into plowshares
Gun violence has taken a heavy toll on Albuquerque students. A school responds.
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Turmoil at PED: Deputy cabinet secretary resigns after only eight days
Swift departure of Jacquelyn Archuleta-Staehlin comes amid criticism from advocates, chaos at Public Education Department
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Seeds of healing
Mora schoolchildren affected by this year’s wildfire go to the forest to learn about resilience.
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Back to school in the fire zone
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire left families without running water and children without belongings. Can students learn after so much loss?
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State lotteries transfer wealth out of needy communities
Independent analysis shows that the New Mexico Lottery often targets impoverished, minority communities
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My life as a seventh grade science teacher
A first-time teacher describes chaos, caring at Pojoaque Valley Middle School
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Chaos in the classroom
Violence, vandalism and emotions surge after months of online learning.
