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09/04/2026
High school students in Albuquerque: want a free book? 👀📚Sept. 12–13, high school students have the chance to choose a c...
09/03/2026

High school students in Albuquerque: want a free book? 👀📚

Sept. 12–13, high school students have the chance to choose a classic book and take it home completely free!

Visit one of the participating bookstores, pick your read, and then join St. John’s College students and alumni for conversations about the books and ideas that stick with us.

📅 Sept. 12–13
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Check out the full event details and official flyer for participating bookstores and more!

🔬🚀 **Future STEM Teachers: Your Classroom Is Calling!** 🍎📚Planning to teach science, technology, engineering, or math in...
09/01/2026

🔬🚀 **Future STEM Teachers: Your Classroom Is Calling!** 🍎📚

Planning to teach science, technology, engineering, or math in New Mexico? 🌟 Apply for the $1,000 Future STEM Teacher Scholarship from TEACH New Mexico!

Take the next step toward inspiring New Mexico’s future scientists 🔬, innovators 💡, engineers ⚙️, and problem-solvers!

👉 Learn more and apply: https://ontch.org/FutureTeacherScholarshipsNM(https://ontch.org/FutureTeacherScholarshipsNM

08/29/2026

Welcome back to school, New Mexico!

A new school year is here, and we’re so excited to see students and educators back in the classroom!

Hear a special back-to-school message from Secretary Mariana D. Padilla as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!

And from everyone at the PED, here’s to a great year ahead!

08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year semifinalist Dawn Selberg! 🎉

Ms. Selberg teaches K–5 medically fragile special education students at Colinas del Norte Elementary in Rio Rancho Public Schools. Her dedication to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment and helping every student thrive exemplifies the extraordinary commitment of New Mexico educators. 🍎💙

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Selberg and this well-deserved recognition! 👏✨

Thank you DVR for your continued partnership!!
08/27/2026

Thank you DVR for your continued partnership!!

NMDVR staff joined our colleagues at the New Mexico Public Education Department for today's "Breaking Bad Habits" cleanup at North Domingo Baca Park in Albuquerque.

This initiative from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is a way for state employees to invest in their communities and work together to maintain a cleaner, healthier New Mexico.

08/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year semifinalist Jackee Scarborough! 🎉

Ms. Scarborough is an 8th grade Language Arts teacher at Camino Real Middle School in Las Cruces Public Schools. Her passion for helping students strengthen their voices, build confidence and grow as readers, writers and thinkers reflects the incredible impact New Mexico educators make every day. 📚✏️✨

Join us in congratulating Ms. Scarborough on this outstanding achievement! 👏💙

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating the exceptional educators named 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year semifinalists!

08/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year semifinalist Acacia McCombs🎉

Ms. McCombs teaches Senior Seminar and History at New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe. Her commitment to encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and meaningful connections helps prepare students to take their next steps with confidence.🍎💙

Please join us in celebrating Ms. McCombs and this well-deserved recognition! 👏✨

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the outstanding educators selected as 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year semifinalists!

08/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to 2027 New Mexico Teacher of the Year semifinalist Kristin Garletts! 🎉

Ms. Garletts teaches English Language Arts and Reading at Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque Public Schools, where she also serves as the GSA sponsor. Her dedication to inspiring students, fostering a love of learning, and creating a welcoming school community where students feel supported and empowered reflects the incredible impact New Mexico educators make every day. 📚✏️✨

Join us in congratulating Ms. Garletts on this outstanding achievement! 👏💙


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300 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM
87501

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