Does more time mean more learning?
Extending the school year could put rural districts in a bind, but it could be beneficial
While Hamilton is wildly entertaining and impressive, it is also relevant to issues we are presently experiencing in America.
For Santa Fe high school students, there are a multitude of educational opportunities to explore.
A 2023 retelling of the classic Cinderella tale took a bolder and more local twist than many of the works we've see in the media.
Helping kids learn to read is a profound experience — for students and tutors.
“We need to support our students, especially when you look at the rates of suicidal ideation,” Capital High School Principal Jaime Holladay said.
In the past few years, the number of proposed bills targeting the rights of transgender people has increased significantly.
High school was filled with some good days, some bad days and some days that seemed to go by slower than molasses.
One place that stands out in the Railyard area is the building that used to host Warehouse 21.
Aliyah Martinez is a freshman at Pecos High School and a sketch artist who uses pencils and pens to draw realistic animals and insects. Her
Spring sports are coming to a close across New Mexico, and some Santa Fe teams dominated the state this season.
The first Monday in May is a ceremonious day for me. Every year, fashion lovers flock to their phones to watch the Met Gala red carpet livestream and voice our opinion…
There is a teacher at Pecos Middle School who loves the Beastie Boys, Crass and The Beatles. His name is Jud Osborn, and he has drastically changed my life. This Teach…
Billions of dollars are spent every presidential election year by candidates. All this money comes with many questions. Where does it go? Why do political candidates n…
In Santa Fe County alone in 2021, nearly 16% of high school students had seriously considered suicide, according to the Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey.
As a society, we should be encouraging both children and adults to read banned books because they help foster individuals who appreciate diversity and challenge injustice.
In the U.S., the freedom to openly choose and celebrate parts of our identity, like what religion we practice and how we express our politics, is considered a fundamen…
Springtime in Santa Fe is home to many busy birds preparing nests for the breeding season.
Killer whales have had a long, contentious relationship with humans seeking to profit off them.
Summer is around the corner, and some of the hottest temperatures yet could be, too.
“A student first and an athlete second” — that’s what many student athletes are told when they tell teachers about their struggles to stay afloat in school while manag…
With bright, warm weather greeting the earth and spring peaking around the corner, many are familiar with the concept of spring cleaning and the feeling of renewal tha…
Close to 1 in 4 New Mexico students age 16-19 were employed in 2021, according to a report published by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions.
There is one thing the school needs: a more visible crosswalk on Montezuma Avenue in front of the school
Mandela students want paper towels, but can they make their voices heard?
It’s a sad reality that youth in America face everyday: When we walk into school, our lives could be at risk.
Though Lujan Grisham’s approach to checking gun violence in New Mexico was met with resistance, it is an issue the state needs to address.
Here are three states that have made — or have tried to make — notable changes to gun laws.
Looking back at the highlights from the winter prep sports seasons
In 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 12.6% of U.S. high school students actively use tobacco products. Of that 12.6%, 10% use e-cigarettes, or vapes.
Nothing has impacted my political writing nearly as much as political cartoons.
Many prestigious schools such as Yale and Dartmouth are making SAT testing mandatory once more.
The debate on how best to teaching reading continues, as national reading proficiency declines.
If you’re a teen looking for something fun to do with your friends, but you don’t have money, the Santa Fe Place mall has just the place for you: The Club Teen Center.…
I truly believe living in a big city by yourself is one of the most freeing experiences.
Ch’ina us li Amaq’ink, or CHILA, truly has made life more beautiful through its continuous work, dedication and compassion for the Chisec community.
South Carolina is a make-or-break contest for Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
Valentine’s Day is a holiday people in the United States and all over the world use to celebrate the people they cherish. No matter if that person is yourself, family,…
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It’s totally possible to move past the intricate capitalist and consumerism many of us associate with Valentine’s Day.
I am not a fan of Starbucks. Although the popular coffee chain provides a variety of drink options for customers, local coffee shops seem to provide more authentic spa…
Students can turn to community, teachers for support.
The melody has been around for hundreds of years before premiering on the big screen.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 45, spent three terms in Congress starting in 2012 before winning Florida’s gubernatorial election in 2018. Now in his second term as govern…
Why it's time to revamp America's two-party system
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When I was 5, that wish of someone who stayed to play was granted through my Nina, or godmother, when my godbrother was born.
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Mark your calendars for these likely highlights of 2024.
Four events represent the top 2023 picks ranked by Generation Next contributors in a poll.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental lawyer based in Washington, D.C., caused a stir by announcing his campaign for president this year. The nephew of former Presi…
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The Santa Fe New Mexican observes its 175th anniversary with a series highlighting some of the major stories and figures that have appeared in the paper's pages through its history. The collection also includes archival photo galleries.
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