High Schoolers Get Hands-On in Medical Tech | Albuquerque News

High Schoolers Get Hands-On in Medical Tech | Albuquerque News

Forty-five high schoolers in Rio Rancho got a wild, hands-on crash course in medicine—complete with saws, hammers, and drills—during a weeklong health career academy at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. Through a mock hip replacement surgery on fake bones, students experienced the gritty, practical side of healthcare, sparking real interest in future medical careers and showing how immersive training can shape tomorrow’s healthcare heroes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43e1f2d643743183

Free Health Clinic for Back-to-School Kids | Albuquerque News

Free school-readiness health clinic hits the ground running in Albuquerque, offering sports physicals, vaccines, dental and vision screenings, blood tests, and prescription glasses—all at no cost. Vision checks drew big crowds, but the real win? Families walked away with clear paths to ongoing care. By removing financial and logistical barriers, organizers ensured kids start the year healthy and ready to learn—proof that community partnerships can build a stronger, healthier future, one student at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d906bc70ecb64a7a

First Charter School Union in New Mexico | Albuquerque News

History is being made in New Mexico as South Valley Academy, one of the state’s oldest charter schools, becomes the first charter school workforce to unionize — joining Teamsters Local 492. Teachers and staff are pushing for reduced turnover and better working conditions, aiming to create a more stable and supportive environment for students and families. This landmark move sets a powerful precedent for the charter school sector, sparking curiosity about whether other schools will follow — and signaling a new era of educator advocacy in the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a7acdfddb3af2bc6

Santa Clara Apartments Residents Win Settlement | Albuquerque News

Former residents of the Santa Clara Apartments in Española, New Mexico, finally got justice after being forcibly evicted from unsafe, neglected housing. They sued both the landlords and the city, arguing the property was unfit and the city’s condemnation process was unlawful. A $800,000 settlement with the city resolved claims of misconduct, and a separate, confidential deal with the landlord followed. Though the road was tough, residents say they’re satisfied — their voices were heard, and accountability was achieved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dac539b2c7e53d01

Kohberger Challenges Guilty Plea | Albuquerque News

Bryan Kohberger, the convicted killer of four University of Idaho students, is now attempting to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming false promises and misinformation led him to confess — and that justice was never truly served. His family supports the move, while victims’ families and Idaho prosecutors strongly oppose it, calling it a bid for attention and a way out of life without parole. The case, which shocked a small Idaho town and drew national attention, was solved through genetic genealogy, revealing Kohberger — a former criminal justice student with prior behavioral concerns — as the killer. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e4a6196296487169