Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

A New Mexico deputy education secretary has resigned. She was only on the job for two weeks.

Jacquelyn Archuleta-Staehlin steps down a week after the PED announced her appointment, and amid questions about whether she was a good fit

Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at 9:55PM

NM lawmakers are still weighing the pros and cons of new graduation requirements

though not everyone's happy with it yet. Among other changes, the bill would reduce the requirements to graduate, a measure that sponsor Rep. Ryan Lane, an Aztec Republican, told the...

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at 5:05PM

Three Albuquerque seniors pitch bill to require free feminine hygiene products in schools

They say the measure is a critical component of achieving equity in education.

Published: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 7:16PM
Updated: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 5:55AM

New Mexico seems determined to extend class time. What would that look like, and what do people think?

Three competing proposals are on the table

Published: Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at 10:21PM
Updated: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at 10:21PM

A record number of New Mexico teachers received state-backed student loan relief last year

Anyone who gets the funding has to commit to staying in the profession for two years

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 11:02AM

Albuquerque Public Schools board has established these lofty goals for students over the next 5 years

Making more students proficient in early literacy and math, as well as better preparing them for life after high school are among the district school board's top priorities.

Published: Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 5:15PM
Updated: Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 9:04PM

Albuquerque’s fire department and school district have combined forces to encourage more firefighters.

Zeke Estrada, 17, has known he wanted to be a firefighter for years. After studying to become an EMT at the University of New Mexico, the Manzano High School senior...

Published: Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 7:56PM
Updated: Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 10:27PM

What do staff and parents think about APS' plan to repurpose schools?

Superintendent says while consolidating schools is always tough, the plan was a long time coming for the district

Published: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 9:22PM
Updated: Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 12:01PM

Where, when and how far would students move under APS' right-sizing plan?

Several other schools might see boundary changes that would take effect in 2024

Published: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 9:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 12:02AM

APS wants to turn some schools into early childhood centers. Some are asking if the district will be able to fill them.

Move is aimed at making early childhood services more accessible

Published: Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 9:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 12:02AM

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Five go-to dishes to make Five Super Bowl festive

Journal Staff WriterAs a griller and ... Journal Staff WriterAs a griller and the descendant of other grillers, Super Bowl Sund ...

February 6, 2023 9:38AM

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Summer's heating up! Find out when Disturbed stops in ...

a little more. Disturbed is hitting ... a little more. Disturbed is hitting the road with its 36-date 'Take Back Your Life' tour this summer. The tour is slated to make ...

February 6, 2023 9:10AM

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1 found dead with apparent gunshot wounds near Candelaria ...

Police closed Candelaria from Pan American ... Police closed Candelaria from Pan American Freeway to High Street while they investigate early.

February 6, 2023 6:52AM

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Fine with Fido: 7 Albuquerque-area bars and restaurants that ...

Coffee houses, food halls and breweries ... Coffee houses, food halls and breweries all appear on our round-up of of dog-loving businesses.

February 6, 2023 6:39AM

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Grammer: When it comes to fans, the obnoxious few ...

Utah State guard Max Shulga showed ... Utah State guard Max Shulga showed class in his response to unacceptable taunts from a few Colorado State students.

February 5, 2023 10:05PM

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Man critically injured in Santa Fe shooting

A man was critically injured after ... A man was critically injured after being shot in a Santa Fe apartment complex on Saturday night.

February 5, 2023 8:30PM

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Three teenagers found dead in garage in Edgewood

Police said in a news release ... Police said in a news release there is no indication of foul play and it appears to have been carbon monoxide poisoning.

February 5, 2023 8:03PM

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Man, woman killed in Hobbs hit-and-run crash

A man and a woman were ... A man and a woman were killed in Hobbs on Friday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking their dog, according to ...

February 5, 2023 7:41PM

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Child, 10, allegedly sexually assaulted by foster teen at ...

The offices of the state child ... The offices of the state child welfare agency are used to house foster children despite New Mexico’s promise to provide them with appropriate homes.

February 5, 2023 7:14PM