Back to School with a Lizard and Tigers | Santa Fe News

Albuquerque Public Schools kicked off the new year with a vibrant, record-breaking start—60,000 students returned to classrooms, including at Dolores Gonzales Elementary, a buzzing dual-language campus where music, cheers, and even a therapy lizard named Nugget Bob Thor greeted kids on their first day. With a $2.35 billion budget, APS is investing heavily in education, while Dolores Gonzales blends academics with creativity through monthly art events, zoo field trips, and mascot-themed library donations—all designed to make learning fun, inclusive, and emotionally supportive for every student. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e269d3175cdcedce