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Newtown parents promote school safety

Elizabeth Alvarez — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:13:10 GMT

The parents of Emilie Parker, one of those killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, came by KRQE News 13 Friday to talk about school safety.

Transgender teen receives wide support

Magdalena Sharpe — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38:56 GMT

A transgender high school senior from Albuquerque has received an outpouring of support from around the world after a KRQE News 13 report.

Garden dedicated to Sandy Hook victim

Elizabeth Alvarez — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:15:29 GMT

The parents of Emilie Parker, a little girl killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, are in town today for a special event.

Kids brought loaded pistol to school

Dick Knipfing — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:48:19 GMT

Two Albuquerque middle school students have been arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.

One N.M. Tech burn victim released

Kim Vallez — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:49:42 GMT

The investigation into Monday's fire that injured three at a testing site near New Mexico Tech continues.

School lunch lines add palm scanners

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:14:53 GMT

Lunch will soon be handled a bit differently at schools in Los Lunas.

PNM installs nesting boxes at 4 schools

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:34 GMT

Some Albuquerque school kids are learning how to help stop the population decline of small falcons.

APS, CNM to open dual credit school

Crystal Gutierrez — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:55:36 GMT

New Mexico doesn't make the grade when it comes to students being prepared for real life.

Carruther's NMSU contract released

Kim Vallez — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:37:13 GMT

Former Gov. Garrey Carruthers will get paid about $385,000 a year to be president of New Mexico State University.

Police response affects West Mesa High

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:25:44 GMT

West Mesa High School is currently on shelter-in-place status as Albuquerque police search nearby for an armed suspect.

Bullying case outcome irks APS leader

Jessica Garate — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:51:54 GMT

There's a new wrinkle in what a star high school wrestler has to do to get out of battery and larceny charges stemming from a high-profile bullying case.

Students to receive free books

David Romero — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:49:13 GMT

On Thursday, thousands of under-privileged children in Albuquerque will be getting free books as part of the Read To Me Campaign.

NMSU selects new president

Jessica Garate — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:45:27 GMT

Former governor Garrey Carruthers is the new president of New Mexico State University, but it was not a unanimous decision.

RGHS wrestler can clear criminal case

Kayla Ayres — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:52:41 GMT

Criminal charges against the state-champion wrestler accused of shaking down a classmate for money could soon be dismissed provided Rio Grande High School senior Nick Chavez stays out of trouble.

Maya tradition walks Albuquerque school

Kim Vallez — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:54:06 GMT

A Mayan descendent gave a hands-on lesson this week on the power of labyrinths by helping some Albuquerque charter-school students build one.

Wilson to lead South Dakota college

Kim Vallez — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:39:20 GMT

Former New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson has a new job where the politics she deals with will be mostly academic.

Suspended UNM fraternity in hearing

Kim Vallez — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:13:37 GMT

The hearing process to decide what's next for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of New Mexico began Tuesday.

Latino group faults NMSU

Elizabeth Alvarez — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:07:32 GMT

New Mexico State University will soon name a new president and a civil rights group is not happy about it.

Abandoned pack prompted UNM bomb scare

Kayla Ayres — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:24:58 GMT

With the Boston bombings rattling the country police locked down part of the University of New Mexico Friday after someone dropped a backpack at a building and appeared to flee.

Valley High takes aim at tobacco use

Kim Vallez — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:05:44 GMT

Some local high school students are looking to smash a bad habit, literally.

APS welcomes budget boost

Elizabeth Alvarez — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:26:06 GMT

Good news for Albuquerque Public Schools.

Hundreds march in Slutwalk protest

Kayla Ayres — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:24:32 GMT

It's a protest with a striking name and some participants left little to the imagination with their choice of wardrobe, but they say their message is far from controversial.

Teacher's response to fight challenged

David Romero — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:29:47 GMT

A teacher at John Adams Middle School in Albuquerque is being investigated for possibly roughing up a sixth grade student while breaking up a fight at the school.

No-shows quash case of RGHS wrestler

David Romero — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:24:16 GMT

A star high school wrestler caught another break in court Thursday although this one may be short-lived.

School class sizes can remain swollen

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:23:18 GMT

A new state law will give school districts flexibility for another next year to cope with tight finances by having larger classes and taking other steps.

APS suspends high school softball coach

David Romero — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:56:39 GMT

There are a lot of questions at Albuquerque's Valley High School after varsity softball coach Oscar Medrano was recently suspended, but the Albuquerque Public Schools district is providing few answers.

UNM approves new tuition structure

David Romero — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:22:17 GMT

UNM's Board of Regents passed a major change on Tuesday in how students pay for school.

NMSU narrows potential president list

Kim Vallez — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:49:03 GMT

New Mexico State University has narrowed down the list of potential presidents.

Alleged rape at fraternity, fuels fear

Kim Vallez — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:49:38 GMT

An alleged rape at a University of New Mexico fraternity house, that has faced similar allegations before, has prompted a police investigation, the suspension of the fraternity's activities and fueling fears of more attacks.

APS probes suspension of midschoolers

Elizabeth Alvarez — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:21:30 GMT

The head administrators at an Albuquerque school are on paid leave as district investigates six students that were recently suspended.