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The Mission
The Public Education Department strives to meet the needs of all students, educators, and constituents of New Mexico by offering open and transparent communications around what we do.
News Releases
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Find vaccine pre-registration and the latest Department of Health COVID-19 information

The Latest Happenings
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Media & Communications Contacts
For media:
Deputy Director of Communications:
Judy Robinson judy.robinson@state.nm.us
(505) 469-5496
All other inquiries and communications needs (and after-hours media contact):
Director of Communications:
Carolyn Graham carolyn.graham@state.nm.us
(505) 490-7644
The communications team is part of the PED’s Community Engagement Staff
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In the news
Check out these cool stories about education in New Mexico and beyond

Making farm-to-school accessible for all
New Mexico’s Approved Supplier Program aims to give smaller, minority-owned farms a better shot at getting their products onto diners’ plates.

Pandemic Schooling With Dr. Fauci
This time on The Children’s Hour, the kids want to know more about school in the middle of a pandemic. To learn more, the Kids Crew talked with New Mexico Public Education Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart.
New Mexico education secretary touts push for web access
New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart on Friday touted gains the state has made in increasing internet access for students and tracking down about half of those who fell off school rolls.