ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Students at one of New Mexico's largest public universities will be disenrolled if they don't comply with a vaccine mandate or opt to get tested regularly.
The move is part of the University of New Mexico's policy for having all students inoculated, whether they're taking classes in-person or online. New Mexico State University isn't going that far but disciplinary measures include suspension. Overall, about 70% of New Mexicans 18 and over are fully vaccinated, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is among those pushing federal officials to move ahead with vaccines for younger children.
Some parents have raised concerns, saying more time is need to determine the effects of the shots on young children.