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New RioTECH center puts students in the driver’s seat for future careers
Rio Rancho high schoolers can now train on professional-grade auto shop equipment without leaving campus — or paying tuition — after CNM and Rio Rancho Public Schools cut the ribbon Aug. 28on the new Transportation Systems Technology Center at RioTECH. The 43,800-square-foot facility becomes the new home for...
KRQE News 13
West Mesa holds off Valley in 41-39 high school football thriller
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –West Mesa and Valley put on an offensive showcase Saturday morning, with the Mustangs holding on for a thrilling 41-39 victory over the Vikings. West Mesa set the tone early with a physical defensive performance. Mariano Leija got through for a sack, giving the Mustangs an early momentum boost and putting pressure on […]
Daily Lobo
NM’s student newspapers adapt to changing local news landscape, decreased revenue
A February 2026 article published by the Student Press Law Center this year described U.S student news outlets to be “cash starved and censored.”. But despite the changes and challenges student newspapers are facing at the local and national level, current and former student journalists say they continue to see the value of their beloved college newspapers.
ladailypost.com
Toppers Boys Varsity Soccer Falls To Los Lunas In Shootout
Connor Lattimore scored the only goal for the Toppers in the 27th annual Louie Cernicek Soccer Tournament, held last weekend at Sullivan Field. The tournament featured eight invited teams from around the state. The Toppers’ match against the Los Lunas Tigers ended in a tie. Two overtime periods were played, which also ended in a tie. A shootout followed, and the Tigers emerged as the winners. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.
KRQE News 13
Albuquerque high school store helps teen parents give babies a good start
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every parent knows having a baby is costly. It’s even harder if you’re a teen, but there’s a special store that’s been helping them for decades. Albuquerque teen Joshua Hilliard has a big responsibility of raising two babies on top of finishing high school. “It’s definitely been a blessing raising them and […]
rrobserver.com
Bernalillo stuns Academy on fumble return
BERNALILLO — As legend has it, a former player coined the term “Goon Squad” to define the gritty mentality of Bernalillo football program under coach John Cobos shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday night, the legend of the “Goon Squad” lived on, delivered when the Spartans...
KRQE News 13
West Mesa holds off Valley in 41-39 high school football thriller
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –West Mesa and Valley put on an offensive showcase Saturday morning, with the Mustangs holding on for a thrilling 41-39 victory over the Vikings. West Mesa set the tone early with a physical defensive performance. Mariano Leija got through for a sack, giving the Mustangs an early momentum boost and putting pressure on […]
rrobserver.com
Transportation Systems Technology Center provides starting line for students at RioTECH
RIO RANCHO — Starting Monday, wrenches and socket sets will be on the school supply list for students at RioTECH's new Transportation Systems Technology Center rather than the typical folders and pencils. The 44,000-square-foot center had its official grand opening Aug. 28 ahead of the upcoming semester, which will...
KRQE News 13
Three Albuquerque magnet schools earn national recognition
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Three APS magnet schools are receiving national recognition for going above and beyond in the classroom. Mission Avenue STEM Magnet Elementary, Valley High, and Early College Academy were recognized by Magnet Schools of America for their work in eliminating barriers to student success. Two were designated as “Nationally Certified Demonstration” schools, which means they will serve as models for other magnet schools.
City Desk ABQ
Parents raised concerns about APS recording children’s voices using AI. The district responded.
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Parents across the Duke City pushed back against Albuquerque Public Schools’ use of artificial intelligence to record, analyze and store elementary students’ voices without explicit parental consent. The district listened and is now changing how it handles those recordings. At the center of the debate is Amira AI, an […] The post Parents raised concerns about APS recording children’s voices using AI. The district responded. appeared first on City Desk ABQ .
rrobserver.com
Pablo Gabaldon hired as Valley hoops coach
Two months after resigning as Los Lunas boys basketball coach, Pablo Gabaldon is returning to the court. Last week, Gabaldon was hired to lead the boys basketball program at Valley High School in Albuquerque. “I talked to my wife and prayed about it,” Gabaldon said. “It seemed like a good...
KRQE News 13
Albuquerque’s ‘Violence Intervention Program’ expands to 7 more APS Schools
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A program the city started years ago to help at-risk families break the cycle of violence, is seeing success in Albuquerque schools, and its now pushing the district to nearly triple its reach. More high schools and middle schools are being added to the city’s “Violence Intervention Program” that connects at-risk kids with […]
The Denver Gazette
It’s business as usual for Palmer Ridge as Bears face La Cueva in interstate matchup for Kickoff Classic
Friday night is a unique opportunity for Palmer Ridge football and three other schools, but it’s also business as usual. After a 35-14 victory at Pueblo East in Week Zero of the 2026-2027 season, the Bears’ “home opener” will be a bit different. Palmer Ridge hosts La Cueva out of New Mexico in the second […]
rrobserver.com
Macen Holderman Invite to kick off the XC season
RIO RANCHO — The 2026 Macen Holderman Cleveland XC Invite comes to the Storm stomping grounds Aug. 29 with the first race starting at 8 a.m.; the race is the de facto season opener for both of Rio Rancho's cross-country teams. Cleveland High School. The Cleveland boys cross-country team...
News-Bulletin
Los Lunas Board of Education discussions on facility use and policy are ongoing
LOS LUNAS — After much deliberation, the Los Lunas Board of Education tabled a controversial proposed facility use handbook and decided to prioritize policy updates over the next few months at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11. After a report by district CFO Sandy Traczyk, board members opted...
KRQE News 13
Project on UNM South Campus will add silhouettes of lobos, foliage to medians
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has started a beautification project on the University of New Mexico’s South Campus to improve medians leading into new development coming to the area. “We want to grow our city the right way,” said Mayor Tim Keller in a news release. “Partnerships like this with UNM are an important part […]