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Overcoming a math 'bugaboo' can boost students' lifelong success

Children who struggle with math often tell teachers their parents were also “bad” at math but a New Mexico instructor said it depends on how it is taught. Jeffrey Houdek, a lecturer at the University of New Mexico, prepares teachers to teach math. Even though most families would not tell kids, “Our family isn’t good at reading,” they often say it about math, which can undermine a child’s aptitude, Houdek said.

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Emails reveal staff knew of controversial Halloween costumes at Albuquerque middle school

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a tradition to wear Halloween costumes at school, but a pair of costumes at an Albuquerque school is raising questions. Two middle school girls told school staff they dressed up as pimps for the school’s Halloween parade. KRQE News found a string of emails revealing one staff member not only […]

Albuquerque, NM · 8d

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Kentucky High School State Finalist Gabrielle Lee Verbally Commits To New Mexico For Fall 2027

A junior at Beechwood School, Lee swims varsity and trains year-round with the Northern Kentucky Clippers, where she specializes in breaststroke and IM. Current photo via Gabrielle Lee. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in...

Albuquerque, NM · 7d
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Rio Rancho gets overtime, road victory in first round of NMAA playoffs

LAS CRUCES — Revenge is a dish best served…wet?. Las Cruces defeated Rio Rancho 14-7 to open the season on Aug. 21 at Rio Rancho High School. Rio Rancho returned the favor when it mattered most, ending the Bulldawgs season. In a wet and wild contest, the ninth-seeded...

Rio Rancho, NM · 8d
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Navajo Prep stands tall as Class 3A cross country state champs

ALBUQUERQUE — Navajo Prep senior Elijah England capped off his high school cross country career with his third consecutive individual state championship at the 2026 NMAA Cross Country State Championships on Saturday at Albuquerque Academy. England achieved a personal record of 14 minutes, 57.8 seconds, improving on his winning...

Farmington, NM · 6d

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Bernalillo's season ends against Manzano in penalty-laden playoff game

ALBUQUERQUE — Last night, Rio Rancho football pulled off a road upset against a team it lost to in the regular season. Another local team faced a similar situation, but didn't have the same fate. The seventh-seeded Manzano Monarchs defeated the 10th-seeded Bernalillo Spartans 39-24 in the first round...

Bernalillo, NM · 7d

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Storm boys win XC championship; Rio Rancho's Galbraith, Casaus take individual titles

ALBUQUERQUE — Last week, Rio Rancho and Cleveland dominated the District 1-5A Championship. On Saturday, the Rams and Storm shined in the state championship. Cleveland boys placed first in the 2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of State Cross Country Championships, hosted by Albuquerque Academy. The Storm posted 56 points, while Rio Rancho, which finished second, had 81. This is Cleveland’s second consecutive state championship.

Rio Rancho, NM · 7d

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Silverbacks roll past Navajo Prep in Class 2A playoff opener

FARMINGTON – The Legacy Academy football team wasted little time edging clear of Navajo Prep during Friday night’s first round game of the Class 2A postseason. Scoring three first-half touchdowns and holding an injury-depleted Eagles offense to only 77 yards in the opening two quarters, the Silverbacks advanced into the second round of the postseason with a 48-14 rout at the Eagles Nest.

Farmington, NM · 7d

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Overcoming a math 'bugaboo' can boost students' lifelong success

Children who struggle with math often tell teachers their parents were also “bad” at math but a New Mexico instructor said it depends on how it is taught. Jeffrey Houdek, a lecturer at the University of New Mexico, prepares teachers to teach math. Even though most families would not tell kids, “Our family isn’t good at reading,” they often say it about math, which can undermine a child’s aptitude, Houdek said. “One of the things that we're really missing in math education is really strong formative assessment and getting that understanding across that math is a gateway to critical thinking,” Houdek explained. Because each new math concept relies heavily on mastering those that came before it, Houdek stressed it is important for elementary teachers to have a foundational mathematics understanding. If not, the competing demands of a classroom can leave the struggling kids behind, setting up a lifelong struggle. The New Mexico Public Education Department’s 2025-26 school accreditation data showed public school students made significant gains in reading and literacy over the last year, while math showed modest gains and science remained largely stagnant since 2022. Rather than prescribing a single method for every learner, Houdek believes teachers should identify

New Mexico · 6d

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UNM’s Recent Cyberattack Raises Data Privacy Questions

On Monday, October 26th, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center experienced a major cyberattack. A video was displayed on healthcare workers’ screens with an automated voice stating they needed to be contacted, that they’d bring the university to ground, and that they had all students’ and employees’ personal data. The hackers claimed to have Social Security numbers, private emails, and more.

Albuquerque, NM · 9d

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Prep Roundup: Oct. 30 to Nov. 5

The playoff atmosphere is in the air as fall sports wrap up. This past week, cross-country and postseason soccer took over the prep sports landscape. Meanwhile, high school football and volleyball teams wrapped up their final week of the regular season. Here’s a comprehensive look back at the week in...

Rio Rancho, NM · 8d

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Bond approved for higher education improvements in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Voters approved a bond that will go towards statewide higher education improvements, including a new medical school at the University of New Mexico. GO Bond 3 will provide more than $350 million for improvements to colleges, universities, special and tribal schools statewide. UNM will receive $126 million; of that, $116 million […]

New Mexico · 10d

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Gadsden High boys soccer advances to state finals in Albuquerque, first in school history

ANTHONY, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Gadsden High School’s boys soccer team is headed to Albuquerque for the state finals Thursday, marking the first time in school history the program will compete for a state championship. School officials announced the milestone Monday in a social media post after the Panthers...

Anthony, NM · 10d

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RRPS brings Horizon 2040 planning to Rio Rancho High tonight

By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Missed last week’s Horizon 2040 kickoff? Rio Rancho Public Schools serves up a second helping tonight. The district hosts the second of four community conversations on its next strategic plan Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6-7 p.m. at Rio Rancho High School. Parents, students, staff and community members can share what’s working in RRPS schools and where the district should improve, according to the district.

Rio Rancho, NM · 9d

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East Mountain Schools Canceled as Power Outage Hits Over 8,000 Customers

A. Montoya Elementary School — Site of Canceled In-Person Classes. Albuquerque Public Schools canceled in-person classes Monday at three East Mountain schools after a power outage knocked out electricity to thousands of customers in the area. A. Montoya Elementary, San Antonito Elementary and Roosevelt Middle School were all affected, leaving families scrambling to adjust their Monday morning routines.

Albuquerque, NM · 12d

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Cleveland boys fall to Sandia, season ends in semifinals

RIO RANCHO – All good things must come to an end, and that was the case Monday for Cleveland boys soccer. The Storm (15-6-2, 6-2 1-5A) fought in what was a cold, chippy and physical game, but ultimately fell one win short of playing in the final of the state championship.

Albuquerque, NM · 12d

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Saturday High School Football Round up: La Cueva Outlasts Sandia, St. Pius Slips Past Lovington in Saturday Showdowns

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico high school football regular season is coming down to the wire, and Saturday delivered a series of competitive matchups — highlighted by a wild shootout between La Cueva and Sandia. The Bears edged the Matadors 43-42 in a back-and-forth battle that came...

Albuquerque, NM · 14d

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APS East Mountain schools canceled due to power outages affecting thousands of people

Albuquerque Public Schools canceled East Mountain schools’ in-person classes Monday due to power outages in the area.

Albuquerque, NM · 12d

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Cleveland shuts out Rio Rancho to finish regular season undefeated

RIO RANCHO —Some rivalries are always tooth and nail. Some swing largely in one team's favor. The latter applies to the Cleveland-Rio Rancho football crosstown rivalry. Cleveland (10-0, 7-0 1-6A) shut out rival Rio Rancho (5-5, 4-3 1-6A) 50-0 Friday at Rio Rancho High. The game ended early in the fourth quarter via mercy rule. Cleveland's 50 points also tied a rivalry record for the most by either team, matching the Rams in the first-ever meeting in 2009.

Rio Rancho, NM · 15d