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SANTA FE – Nearly half of New Mexico elementary and middle school students now read at grade level, up from just over one-third three years ago, according to statewide assessment results released today. Reading proficiency in grades 3-8 has climbed 10 percentage points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2025. Students in…

Santa Fe, NM – Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) has trained registered voters to serve as impartial election observers while absentee and early in-person voting are underway in 11 municipalities across the state. Residents around the state will be heading to the polls for their local elections and ONME observers…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is tapping into the expertise of New Mexico’s film industry to bring images of the Mass Ascensions and the Albuquerque Box to local, national and international programs and networks. The Media Arts Collaborative (MAC), Central New Mexico Community College and the Studio at WESST are…

SANTA FE — On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) submitted a draft version of the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan to the court in the Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico consolidated lawsuit.   The draft plan, which was developed by the PED with support from WestEd, a nonprofit research,…

SANTA FE, NM – In partnership with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company, the New Mexico Tourism Department is deploying a brand-new hot air balloon at the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to commemorate the Route 66 Centennial set for 2026. The balloon will take its maiden voyage during the first…