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The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
🌎Giving back to the Land of Enchantment!
The #NMPED team continues to roll up their sleeves to clear litter, refresh green spaces, and help restore one of New Mexico’s beloved community areas🌿. Together, we’re working hard to keep New Mexico beautiful! #BreakingBadHabits #KEEPLITTEROUT#KeepNMClean
November 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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We take pride in our beautiful state, and #BreakingBadHabits shows keeping it clean is something we can do together. Thanks to all who joined today's cleanup, and to Albuquerque Citizens Council and Imagine ABQ for making it easy to get involved. We all play a role in keeping NM beautiful.
November 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🍎 Happy #SubstituteEducatorsDay!
Today, we recognize and thank the dedicated substitute educators who step in to keep classrooms running smoothly and ensure learning never stops. Your flexibility, commitment, and care make a lasting difference for students across New Mexico. #aew2025 #ThankYou
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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New Mexico’s got the looks — now let’s make sure she’s holiday photo ready.

Come out to our #BreakingBadHabits Clean Up on Saturday, Nov. 22 in the International District.

If you’re tired of seeing litter, this is your moment. Show up, glove up and let’s #keeplitterout of our neighborhoods.
November 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Rio Rancho High School set for 17th ‘Big Event’ to help community members www.kob.com/news/top-new...
Rio Rancho High School set for 17th 'Big Event' to help community members
Some Rio Rancho High School students are getting ready for the 17th annual "Big Event" to help community members in-need at their homes.
www.kob.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
💌 Join our statewide card-writing campaign to spread joy to NM’s older adults this holiday season!
Send handwritten cards with warm or festive messages by Dec 8, 2025 to:
NM Aging Services
c/o Deborah Ramirez
8500 Menaul Blvd NE, Ste 350
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Details: communications@altsd.nm.gov
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🎉Today we celebrate #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay! From the bus drivers to food service teams, custodians, aides, and office staff, your hard work keeps New Mexico’s schools thriving. 💙Thank you for all that you do and continue to do every day!
#NMPED #aew2025 #WeLoveOurESPs
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Hello New Mexico seniors! Still haven't completed your FAFSA? Log into NMEAF’s virtual Money Mondays today from 3 - 6 pm for professional personal help! 🎓
Get the link to join at 3pm here: heyor.ca/YTxljF
#FAFSA #NMFAFSA #College #FederalStudentAid #NMPED
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Want to become a New Mexico teacher, but don’t know where to begin? TEACH New Mexico will break it down for you! Explore pathways to licensure and make a plan today at newmexico.teach.org/tools?utm_so...!
#TeachNewMexico #FutureTeachers #BecomeATeacher
November 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy #WorldKindnessDay🌎💛! World Kindness Day is celebrated as a reminder that kindness can go a long way and has the power to transform our schools and communities. Let's encourage students to lead with empathy, share positivity, and make a lasting impact through kindness.
#Positivity #Empathy
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This #AntiBullyingWeek, let's inspire and motivate students to rise above conflict and choose kindness and empathy instead of bullying. A community built on respect and generosity isn't imaginary, it's possible when we all #ChooseRespect. Learn more: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullyin...
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🌄 Hey New Mexico!
We know November has been a challenging month for many families.
FEED YOUR FAMILY is a live map of restaurants across the state offering free meals for families, kids, seniors, veterans, and workers in need.
🔗 Find a location near you at feedyourfamily.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Every vote counts, including yours! Did you vote already? Take a moment today to make your voice heard. For more information and to find your polling location, view the link below: www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-e...
#NMPED #Vote2025 #ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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While the president holds Americans’ SNAP benefits hostage, New Mexico’s restaurants and food pantries are keeping our neighbors fed. Thank you to all who are pitching in to help ensure that New Mexicans don’t go hungry during this crisis.
New Mexico restaurants are offering free meals to kids as the government shutdown continues
A federal judge on Friday ruled it’s illegal for the Trump administration to stop federal food assistance and gave it until Monday to come up with a plan. That means millions are without those benefit...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
💚✨ Grateful hands, cleaner lands!
The NMPED team rolled up our sleeves to clear litter, refresh green spaces, and help restore one of New Mexico’s cherished community spots. Every bit of care counts together; we’re keeping New Mexico beautiful 🌎
#NMPED #BreakingBadHabits #KeepLitterOut #KeepNMClean
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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📢 SNAP Benefits Update for New Mexico
The federal government has suspended SNAP benefits nationwide starting Nov. 1.
HCA continues processing applications and renewals, and benefits will be issued as soon as federal funds are available.
➡️ More info: hca.nm.gov/Support
October 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Trick-or-treaters will be out in full force this week. Please drive slowly, stay alert, and watch for children crossing streets. Kids are excited and may dart between parked cars or cross unexpectedly. Let's keep our communities safe so everyone can enjoy a fun Halloween! Let's keep our kiddos safe!
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌱✨When science meets creativity!
Day 5 of Outdoor Learning Week brings art and STEM together, combining engineering, sustainability, and innovative practices, where students design, build, and grow!
#NMOutdoorLearning #OutdoorLearningWeek #NMPED #MiniGardenOrOutdoorModels
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It takes a village; every community can tell a story! 🗺️
Day 4 of #OutdoorLearningWeek: students become map makers—exploring, creating, and connecting with their communities.
Share your photos! 📸 Email outdoor.learning@ped.nm.gov.
#NMOutdoorLearning #NMPED #MappingOurCommunity
October 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🌎Students, let’s take a moment to stop and smell the roses!
Day 3 of Outdoor Learning Week invites students to listen, look, feel, and use their five senses to create poems and descriptive messages that transform outdoor experiences into poetry✍️.
#OutdoorLearningWeek #NMPED #SensoryPoetryWalk
October 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
☀️Students turn into meteorologists!
Join us for our second day of Outdoor Learning Week! Today’s activity allows students to explore the science of weather by analyzing and recording daily weather conditions and uncovering patterns in our skies🌎.
#OutdoorLearningWeek #NMPED #WeatherWatchers
October 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🌎📏 Join us in kicking off the first day of Outdoor Learning Week! Today’s activity combines outdoor discovery with hands-on learning with our Math in Nature Scavenger Hunt! Together we will explore how geometry comes to life in the world around you. #OutdoorLearningWeek #NMPED #MathInNature
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🎓OPERATION NEW MEXICO GRADUATION kicks off TODAY in Portales!
Join NMPED at Eastern New Mexico University (Becky Sharpe Auditorium, College of Business).
Educators: 12–4 p.m. | Parents & Students: 5:15–7:30 p.m.
Questions: Grad.Questions@ped.nm.gov
#OperationGraduation #NMPED #NewMexicoGraduates
October 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed October 20–24, 2025 as Outdoor Learning Week in New Mexico! 🎉
#NMOutdoorLearning #OutdoorLearningWeek #LearnOutside #NMPED
October 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM