Discipline Disparities and Wildfire Updates | Albuquerque News

Native American and Hispanic students in Gallup-McKinley County Schools are facing disproportionate discipline, losing far more school days than white students—Native American kids up to ten times more, Hispanics three to four times more. Meanwhile, firefighters battle the growing Sacaton Fire in the Gila National Forest, now scorching over 9,000 acres and only 11% contained, aided by recent rain. Albuquerque seeks developers to transform a former Shriners site into 40–100 affordable rental units, accepting proposals until September. Weather brings afternoon thunderstorms, especially in the mountains—with some dry, lightning-heavy storms increasing wildfire risk as high pressure moves west by Wednesday. 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/41e76d6bc75754ac