It’s a full month of celebrations, marked with family feasts and lots of piñatas. Starting on 12 December and lasting until 6 January, Christmas celebrations in Mexico have their own flair. There are candle-lit processions, elaborate nativity scenes, Spanish Christmas carols, dancing and fireworks. What is Christmas called in Mexico? […]
Since about 90% of New Mexico’s operational education budget consists of state taxpayer dollars, the legislature and governor have the responsibility to ensure that the money is spent as effectively as possible. How is nm education funded? One strength of New Mexico’s public school finance system is that it is […]
College Might Not Seem As Important If higher education at public schools becomes free, it might appear to devalue a college degree. It might also lead to students cutting more classes or not trying because they don’t have to “get their money’s worth” when they aren’t paying for anything. What […]
Polanco is often called the “Beverly Hills of Mexico”, having one of the country’s densest concentrations of luxury shopping, with the most upscale restaurants, high-net-worth individuals, upscale hotels, and diplomatic missions and embassies. It is one of the most expensive real estate markets in Latin America. Where do the rich […]
This is a list of the 32 federal entities (31 states and Mexico City) of Mexico by poverty rate in 2012.Mexican states. Rank 1 State Chiapas Poverty Rate (2012) 74.7% Poverty Rate (2010) 78.5% Where is the poorest area in Mexico? The Three Poorest States In Mexico Chiapas – 76.4% […]
Graduation is the official awarding of degrees earned while commencement is the event which celebrates the completion of degree programs. Students should contact the Graduation Office for questions regarding completion of degree requirements, degree conferral, and diplomas. What is the difference between commencement and graduation ceremony? Commencement is often referred […]
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is governed by a seven-member elected school board that sets policy, approves the budget, and hires the superintendent who oversees all operations of the district.Board of Education Information. Name Role District Elizabeth Armijo Member 6 Who is the superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools? Scott ElderStaff Directory […]
Capital Funds: Voters approve property taxes to pay for new school construction, renovations, repairs, and technology. By law, these funds cannot be used to cover operational costs such as teacher salaries and benefits. Grants: APS receives federal, state, city and private grants that have specified uses. How NM public schools […]
For the 2018-2019 school year, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) served a total of 90,634 students. This includes 81,759 students who were enrolled in a APS traditional or alternative program and 8,875 students who were enrolled in a district charter school. How many students are in New Mexico public schools? The […]
Columbus Day in New Mexico is celebrated on the second Monday in October. State agencies and offices are closed on legal holidays and employees are given the days off with pay. Private employers are not required to pay employees for holidays even if the business closes. Is Presidents Day a […]
In New Mexico, Presidents’ Day, at least as a state-government paid holiday, is observed on the Friday following Thanksgiving, although the legal public holiday remains the third Monday in February. Are state offices closed today in New Mexico? Today – 29 April 2022 – is not a holiday in New […]
Spanish settlers. The Naming of New Mexico The Spanish settlers named the lands Nuevo México (New Mexico) after the Aztec Valley of the Rio Grande River in Mexico. Contrary to popular belief, New Mexico is not part of Mexico. In fact, New Mexico was established and named 223 years before […]
More than 50 years after Coronado, Juan de Oñate came north from the Valley of Mexico with 500 Spanish settlers and soldiers and 7,000 head of livestock, founding the first Spanish settlement in New Mexico on July 11, 1598. The governor named the settlement San Juan de los Caballeros. Who […]
Mexicans drink, on average, more than 700 cups of Coke a year — nearly double what we drink in the US. How much Coke do Mexicans drink a day? That’s almost 16 liters per person per week or 2.2 liters per day of what Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell recently […]
The common verbal greeting is “Buenos dias” (Good day), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon) or “Buenas noches” (Good evening/night) depending on the time of day. A more casual greeting is “Hola” (Hello), “¿Qué tal?” (What’s up?) or “¿Cómo estás?” (How are you?). How do you greet someone in Mexico? Greetings. When […]