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Teacher of the Month: Jefferson Elementary teacher continues line of family education

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Each month, the Sun recognizes a local teacher for his or her determination to help students go above and beyond. Anyone can nominate a teacher by emailing the Sun at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and providing the teacher’s name, where they teach, and why they should be selected as that month’s winner.

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UNM-Gallup expands mental health services

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TimelyCare app available for free to improve student well-being

A new partnership between The University of New Mexico and TimelyCare,  a virtual health and well-being provider used by many higher education facillites, is giving students at the Gallup branch campus access to free and equitable mental health support, medical care and basic needs assistance.

The partnership with TimelyCare is an extension of campus health and counseling center resources offered by UNM Student Health and Counseling, with a goal of improving student well-being, engagement and retention.

“Mental health has a direct impact on the well-being and safety of students, which ultimately impacts their...

Graduation requirments changed for first time in 10 years

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB 171 into law, a bill that updates high school graduation requirements in New Mexico for the first time in over a decade, on Feb. 10.

“High school should be about preparing students for the real world while providing more opportunities to pursue their unique interests and future careers,” the governor said. “These changes will lead to more young New Mexicans staying engaged in school, graduating, and continuing that success in their adult lives.”

The requirements outlined in HB 171 will impact students entering the ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill makes key changes to graduation requirements that better...

The square root of fun

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Rehoboth Christian students raise Almost  $12,000 for pet project

Not all of life’s lessons can be learned in a classroom, but there is often overlap. A perfect example is a student project at Rehoboth Christian High School to build a community common area for the campus.

The idea started with geometry teacher Emily Wuestwald. She made a point of taking her classes outside “to look at what’s been given to us and [how to] bring beauty to it, but also find beauty in what’s there.”

“This is something I have been dreaming up for the past five years, finding a space for the high school students, just giving them a place to enjoy and a place to be during lunch break...

City enforces emergency road closure

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Parts of East Aztec Avenue will be closed from 5 pm on Feb. 20 to 8 am on Feb. 21 while the City of Gallup makes some necessary electrical repairs.

The affected area is East Aztec Avenue between Will Street and Verdi Drive.

Surrounding areas may be affected.

For any questions, call the after-hours dispatch at 833-863-1212.


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