Andy Brosig/News-Sun Reducing the amount of required data New Mexico schools have to file with the state is at the center of a recently-completed overhaul at the New Mexico Public Education Department. While school administrators in Lea County hope the lightening of the requirements will help, many are still waiting for specifics of the plan. “I don’t think we’ll realize …

The use of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes — known colloquially as ‘vaping’ — by young people remains a serious health concern in schools around the county, experts say. Lea County is no exception. After a natural decline with students out of school most of last year due to COVID-19 restrictions and closures, school officials report vaping in the schools is …

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Amid pressure from some parents and teachers, public schools across New Mexico have rejected tens of millions of dollars in state funding for extra learning days. Each “no” vote from local school boards is a blow to the state Legislature’s signature education initiative. Based on years of research about how best to improve academic outcomes …

Workmen smooth out concrete at the site of the new Hobbs Municipal Schools Career and Technical Education Center (CTECH) near Hobbs High School. When completed, the Hobbs CTECH will be the premiere vocational education facility of its kind in the state and region. Video by Blake Ovard/News-Sun

SANTA FE – New Mexico public education will shift to a learn-at-home model as schools remain closed for the rest of the academic year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education and child care officials announced Friday.​ The decision is part of a two-pronged plan to protect New Mexicans from COVID-19 and ensure that children are protected, fed and educated …

Superintendent Brian Snider, choked up and seemed on the brink of tears Thursday during his introductory remarks to a standing room only crowd at the grand opening of the town’s new $15 million elementary school. “I congratulate you,” Snider said, “for being part of the community that has brought this building into existence.” Snider also noted that the pervasive odor …

Superintendent Brian Snider, choked up and seemed on the brink of tears Thursday during his introductory remarks to a standing room only crowd at the grand opening of the town’s new $15 million elementary school. “I congratulate you,” Snider said, “for being part of the community that has brought this building into existence.” Snider also noted that the pervasive odor …

The Lovington School Board is considering a resolution that, if adopted, promises support to students and employees who may be subject to deportation under a threat made by the Trump Administration earlier this month. The resolution shows the district’s support for students and teachers who fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — an American immigration policy that …

The Lovington School Board is considering a resolution that, if adopted, promises support to students and employees who may be subject to deportation under a threat made by the Trump Administration earlier this month. The resolution shows the district’s support for students and teachers who fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — an American immigration policy that …

Local Elementary and middle school students and their teachers can get a free breakfast this morning at McDonald’s. The four restaurants in Hobbs and Lovington are part of a state-wide effort to provide a free, nutritional breakfast to any student who wants one. Any student from Kindergarten to eighth grade and their teachers can visit a local New Mexico-based McDonald’s from …