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After four decades, teaching is still teaching

John Lopez has spent almost 40 years teaching at Albuquerque High School, but he said any difference ...

Foundation is building better APS

I've always believed people in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are among the most giving and ...

There is no Impossible

The goal is simple: Get more Hispanic students in New Mexico to pursue a college degree. The Hispani ...
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Campus Luxury

Officials at the University of New Mexico say getting more students to live on campus is a first ste ...

N.M. science teams riding high after competition

How to take New Mexico's gusting winds and transform them into much-needed energy? A group of ...

The Craft of Yore

The rhythmic weaving of embroidery floss over and under brings a lull to the classroom in the corner ...

Educator looks to jug band in retirement

After almost 40 years at Albuquerque Public Schools, Barbara Piper's retirement plans include ...

Beyond the book

They jump out of helicopters. Battle large mosquitoes in what’s known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Scout the Sandias for scat and other signs of wildlife. They... Read more »

Highland grad embraces college challenges

Next year, Taylor Griffin plans to double-major in international relations and systems engineering. She insists these subjects are not as different as they seem. “They’re really the same,” said Griffin,... Read more »
Students hold out their arms as Mark Jackson shows them that even when their arms get tired, they can will themselves to hold out a bit longer. (PAT VASQUEZ-CUNNINGHAM/JOURNAL)

Kids get a confidence boost

The Way of the Snail might not ring a bell with martial arts enthusiasts, but a local man says it’s mental kung fu that beats bullying. “Coach” Mark Jackson recently... Read more »

School kids are serious about scavenging

Let’s hope the students from Sierra Vista Elementary are having a restful summer. They deserve it. During the school year, the students were busy collecting stray aluminum cans and turning... Read more »

Rio Grande sets example for everyone

It was an honor last month to shake the hands of thousands of new APS graduates as they walked across the stage at commencement into a world of possibility. I... Read more »