Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Before children learn to talk, it may seem like not much is happening. In fact, from age 0 to 3 is the most important time for brain development. In those first … Click For More
Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Each year in New Mexico, about 100 youth in foster care will hit age 18. That means they are then defined as adults and lose most of the services they rely … Click For More
Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Mass shootings committed by young people have filled the headlines over the last year, These tragedies have brought renewed attention to the issue of youth mental health. The national statistics are … Click For More
Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 New Mexico is a poor state and the burdens of economic inequality fall especially hard on women and girls. We have the highest teen pregnancy rate in the nation and women … Click For More
What are the challenges facing youth and young adults in New Mexico who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or queer? Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 What are the challenges facing youth and young adults in New … Click For More
The state had more than 6,500 victims of child abuse and neglect last year and almost half of those victims were 5 years old or younger. Thursday, December 27 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 How can New Mexico combat … Click For More
Some 45,000 students in New Mexico schools have disabilities or special needs. One in ten students at Albuquerque Public Schools receives special education services. Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Some 45,000 students in New Mexico schools … Click For More
Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in New Mexico. The state is struggling to emerge from the recession that began four years ago with the financial meltdown and … Click For More
Thursday, August 23 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 What happens when kids get involved in theatre, art, poetry, dance and music? A growing body of research indicates that these activities have profound cognitive impacts on students. They help boost their … Click For More
Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Sunday, July 29 at 5 p.m. on Ch. 9.1 Suicide. It’s a topic many people prefer to avoid, especially youth suicide. But in New Mexico, the rate is about two times the national average. It’s the … Click For More
Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Sunday, July 1 at 5 p.m. on Ch. 9.1. It’s rare to find an issue where so many different groups agree, but business owners, child advocates, law enforcement, economists and parents … Click For More
The statistics are shockingly high and the impact oftentimes devastating: 1 out of 4 children are bullied every month in the U.S. Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. on Ch. 5.1 Sunday, April 29 at 5 p.m. on Ch. 9.1 … Click For More
One out of every three ninth graders in New Mexico drops out before graduation. Find out why. Teens talk about why they dropped out—and what brought them back to school in this month’s “Public Square.” Tune in 5.1 NMPBS: Thursday … Click For More
The abuse of prescription painkillers—and heroin—is skyrocketing among Albuquerque teens. It’s an issue that has taken Albuquerque parents, police and school officials by surprise. We’ll learn why doctors are prescribing so many pain pills, hear from recovering addicts about why … Click For More
Nearly 40% of New Mexico’s third-graders are overweight or obese. Why is this? And what can we do to change this disturbing trend? Gwyneth Doland leads the discussion with experts and community leaders. Tune in Thursday, December 22 at 7 p.m. … Click For More
Many New Mexican families wonder how they are going to put food on their tables and keep their children from going to bed hungry. In this edition of New Mexico PBS’ monthly public affairs program, community members and leadership connect … Click For More
This month’s “Public Square” focuses on Teen Pregnancy. Tune in Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. on Channel 5.1.
In a candid discussion about how well we are preparing our children for college and jobs, residents of Albuquerque’s South Valley meet face-to-face with APS Superintendent Winston Brooks, Chris Baca of Youth Development Incorporated and Katharine Winograd, president of CNM. … Click For More
This week marks New Mexico PBS’ sixth in a series of partnerships with the community on the new and exciting project entitled Public Square. This month, as part of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, New Mexico PBS brings together movers and … Click For More
This week marks New Mexico PBS’ fifth in a series of partnerships with the community on the new and exciting project entitled Public Square. This month, as part of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, New Mexico PBS brings together a group … Click For More
This week marks New Mexico PBS’ fourth in a series of partnerships with the community on the new and exciting project entitled Public Square. This month, as part of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, New Mexico PBS brings together community members … Click For More
This week marks New Mexico PBS’ third in a series of partnerships with the community on the new and exciting project entitled Public Square. This month, as part of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, New Mexico PBS brings together community members … Click For More
This week marks New Mexico PBS’s second in a series of partnerships with the community on the new and exciting project entitled Public Square. This month, as part of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, New Mexico PBS brings together community members … Click For More
We want to hear from you! New Mexico PBS is excited to partner with the community on a new and exciting project entitled Public Square. Once a month as part of our weekly public affairs show New Mexico in Focus, … Click For More
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