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"This heat wave has really got me nervous. I would like to see it break because we come back in just a couple weeks." | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

APS officials say they are doing everything they can right now, and principals are currently checking the cooling systems in their schools.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Many parents have reached out to KOB 4 to talk about air conditioning issues at Albuquerque schools. “This week, it’s ridiculous,” said Valerie Herrera de Ramirez, a Chaparral Elementary School parent. “It is 90 degrees in the classroom. It is extremely hot. My boys, ‘Mom, it’s – we’re exhausted, we’re tired.'” Ellen […]

The issue comes less than a week after students returned to the classroom for the 2022-2023 school year.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Albuquerque Public School District is no stranger to issues with heating and cooling. Officials confirmed multiple A/C units went out around this time last year, forcing some teachers to hold classes outdoors.                This year, even functioning units are not effectively cooling rooms because of recent rain and rising humidity. Officials told […]

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