ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the upcoming election, Albuquerque Public Schools is hoping voters pass a $350 million bond that APS says will cover the costs of several improvement projects, one being an overhaul of outdated cooling systems.

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At the start of each school year, in recent years, one of the biggest challenges the district faces is keeping schools cool as hot summer heat persists. To address that, APS is seeking $40.2M as part of a bond package to convert 20 schools to refrigerate

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