APS in asynchronous learning, UNM, CNM cancel in-person classes

Nov. 6—Albuquerque Public Schools switched to asynchronous learning for all students on Thursday after initially declaring a two-hour delay late Wednesday in response to the winter storm warning that is in effect until Friday.

University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College both announced early Thursday that campuses would be closed due to weather conditions.

The distinction, however, is that while CNM will continue online courses on Thursday, UNM announced that it has canceled online and remote classes.

During the storm warning, which is expected to last until 11 a.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service of Albuquerque expects several inches of snow in Albuquerque, with much more snowfall in the mountainous regions above 6,000 feet. Heavy wind gusts are also expected.

According to the APS website, snow days have been replaced by asynchronous learning days, in which students are expected to complete lessons at home. Any student who does not have access to a digital device or the internet will be allowed to complete assignments when they return to class, the website says.

This story has been updated to reflect the change in decisions by APS, CNM and UNM that was announced Thursday.