Poll: Harris, Heinrich with double-digit leads in NM

A new poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, leads former President Donald Trump, a Republican, by 10 points as the campaign season heats up and early and absentee voting nears. The same poll finds that incumbent Democrat Martin Heinrich leads Republican Nella Domenici by 12 points in the Senate race. The poll, conducted […]

Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes

Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexico’s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEP’s inception in 1998.  Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]

Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes

Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexico’s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEP’s inception in 1998.  Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]

Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes

Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexico’s fourth grade cohort has never reached more than 24% reading proficiency since NAEP’s inception in 1998.  Yet, one strategy implemented in other states has not been tried […]

EVCA Partners with Varsity Tutors for Schools to Provide Resources for Students

Estancia Valley Classical Academy has agreed to a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide academic resources for all district students at no cost until 2030. The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and tutoring resources, including: The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030. ECVA joins over […]

Fentanyl Forum coming next month

Later this week, the public can learn about overdose prevention, how to help those struggling through substance use disorders and get hands-on training in administering naloxone and Narcan distribution.  Registration is now open for the 2024 Fentanyl Forum, a full-day event focused on critical issues surrounding the opioid crisis. The free public event is Oct. […]

Letter to the Editor: SAVE Act is necessary to ensure that only citizens vote

Submitted by Beth Dowling, Rio Rancho As U.S. citizens are becoming more aware and concerned about the dangers of unlawful, noncitizen ballots being cast in the upcoming election, Congress is reviewing and updating current federal law concerning citizen voting, and what can be done to change it “with the times” to make sure only lawful […]