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By Craig Brandt | Jul 25, 2025
We must return to a place where the federal Government knows its place. The federal government, limited and restrained by the Constitution, was established to primarily handle national defense, foreign policy, and interstate commerce.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2025
Newsweek announced on its website that New Mexico ranked lowest in education among all U.S. states, according to WalletHub’s 2025 analysis.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2025
Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns that Democratic opposition is hindering Republican efforts to improve the state's educational system.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 16, 2025
The New Mexico Association of Non-public Schools (NMANS) has announced the launch of an essay competition for middle and high school students.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2025
Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that a recent decision by the Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) will save lives and encourage community members to become foster parents.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2025
Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has accused the state's Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) of misusing $20 million intended for children's mental health care.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2025
Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that school choice programs are improving education nationally while state leaders have not embraced the policy.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 10, 2025
Ken Miyagishima, former mayor of Las Cruces, discussed in an interview with the New Mexico Suncast his plans to implement a program aimed at training inmates nearing release in construction trades.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 7, 2025
Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that the significant rise in public school funding should lead to improved student outcomes and called for funding to follow students.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 1, 2025
Senator Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) addressed the New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee, advocating for a science-based reading curriculum and the retention of third graders who have not yet achieved proficiency.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 27, 2025
Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that real education reform modeled after successful states will require Republican victories and leadership in government.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 27, 2025
Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that Title IX was designed to protect equal opportunity and safety for women.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 27, 2025
Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, has suggested that adopting strategies similar to Mississippi's education reforms could enhance student outcomes in a state currently ranked last nationally.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 23, 2025
Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, has raised concerns regarding the Children, Youth and Families Department's (CYFD) use of confidentiality clauses.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 16, 2025
Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor of New Mexico, announced in a press release the appointment of Christopher C. Witt to the State Game Commission.
By New Mexico Sun | May 23, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a house representative from New Mexico, said that individualized education plans (IEPs) help ensure children reach their full potential by empowering parental involvement.
By New Mexico Sun | May 23, 2025
Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that he earned an "A" rating for advancing business-friendly legislation and emphasized his ongoing support for small businesses.
By Rebecca Dow | May 17, 2025
Seven years ago, the landmark Yazzie v. Martinez district court ruling was handed down. Judge Singleton found that the State of New Mexico violated students’ fundamental rights.
By New Mexico Sun Reports | May 12, 2025
In a twist of irony, Micayle Petersen—an advocate for children's protection and free speech—says she was silenced during a public hearing on Senate Bill 552, legislation that claimed to champion those very principles. SB552, titled the “Protection of School Library Materials Act,” purportedly aimed to safeguard free expression and shield school staff from retaliation.
By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Rebecca Dow, the state representative for New Mexico District 38, expressed concerns about free graduate tuition, stating it lacks oversight and fails to address the state's low graduation rate and narrow degree outcomes.
