On this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, the show continues a series of profiles of Native voters focusing on issues important to Native Americans and their communities. This week, “The Environment.” Antonia Gonzales takes us to the Navajo Nation...
During this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, Sen. Tom Udall will give an update on new federal chemical safety regulations that he has advocated for in Congress in recent years. Also this week, NMiF celebrates Navy Week in Albuquerque by...
A debate is brewing about a proposed sick leave ordinance that may end up on the ballot in Albuquerque this November. This week, New Mexico in Focus correspondent Stan Wilson leads a debate about the ordinance. The Healthy Workforce ABQ initiative would...
On this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, producer Sarah Gustavus sits down with “Longmire” author Craig Johnson to learn more about his writing process and the inspiration for his characters. Additionally, correspondent Megan Kamerick checks in on...
This week, New Mexico in Focus host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists will discuss the controversial Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project and the current state budget shortfall it’s facing. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland checks in with some of...
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick sits down with City of Albuquerque COO Michael Riordan and community leaders to discuss the lawsuit over the controversial Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project. The city received a...
This week, New Mexico in Focus host, Gene Grant, and The Line opinion panel will share their opinions on the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week. The Line will also discuss a recent decision by a federal judge to appoint a special...
This week, New Mexico in Focus will talk with current and former Law Enforcement officers to discuss local reactions to the Dallas shooting and will sit down with local leaders to review the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in New...
On this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, host gene grant and the Line opinion panelists discuss two recent New Mexico supreme court rulings: on Worker’s Compensation for farm and ranch laborers and assisted suicide. The Line will also discuss the...
On this week’s episode of New Mexico in Focus, the program will feature work done by students from the New Mexico News Port at UNM, highlighting what the community thinks about gun violence. Earlier this year, producer Sarah Gustavus sat down with...
Provost Chaouki Abdallah and Health Sciences Center Chancellor Paul Roth announced the promotion of six UNM faculty to the rank of Distinguished Professor. The rank of Distinguished Professor is the highest faculty title that UNM bestows. It is awarded...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Center for Health Policy at The University of New Mexico is reaching the end of its fruitful contract with RWFJ and is in transition to its new initiative, the UNM Center for Social Policy. The RWJF at UNM has...
A 54-ton memorial quilt, a food forest, the colorful revitalization of dilapidated neighborhoods, mural prompts contemplating mortality, an all-out Artolution… these are just a few examples of how art brings people together to enrich lives and strengthen...
The annual Summer Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCCORE) engages students from New Mexico community colleges intending to transfer to UNM in STEM fields and to give them a unique undergraduate research opportunity to learn and...
Renovations are currently ongoing at The University of New Mexico’s Johnson Center, and while there are many closures and activity relocations, the Johnson Center weight room is open and will remain open throughout the renovations with no reduction in...
The University of New Mexico is being nationally recognized for its inclusivity efforts. It was ranked No. 10 in the nation on the 2018 Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online Colleges list, and among the top 60 for 2018 Best LGBTQ-Friendly Online...
It was the 1850s and people were hungry. They were moving by the thousands to northern California to strike it rich during the Gold Rush, but their appetite wasn’t just for precious metal, it was for basic food—there wasn’t enough of it to satiate...
This week, New Mexico in Focus features the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The IFAM has brought nearly 1,000 master folk artists to Santa Fe from around the world, resulting in an economic impact of...
A UNM library information specialist is being honored by two prestigious programs. Stephanie Akau was named one of the American Library Association’s 2018-2019 Spectrum Scholars. Since 1997, ALA has awarded more than 1,000 Spectrum Scholarships to...
UNM President Garnett S. Stokes is hosting a town hall to meet with staff members before the hectic fall semester. The town hall will be held Monday, July 23 in the Student Union Building, Ballroom C on main campus from 12 – 1 p.m. and will be...
1. Albuquerque Journal - "UNM committed to Lobo success"
2. Los Alamos Daily Post - "AG Balderas Fights to Return Unlawfully Transferred Land In Rio Arriba County To Land Grant Heirs"
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Associate Professor Gabriel Sanchez specializes in American politics. His research largely explores the political behavior of racial and ethnic populations in the United States, Latino health policy, and the congressional behavior of Latino and...
The class on traditional medicine in the Southwest and Mexico begins Monday, July 16 with a special ceremony taking place between the Alumni Chapel and Scholes Hall.
was buried at the UNM North Golf Course to preserve the history of the open space partnership between Bernalillo County and the University. Some of the items included were a copy of the Daily Lobo, 2018 graduation program, official presidential installation coin and Bernie the County's mascot. It will be unearthed in the year 2068.
UNM's newest president is getting to know students around New Mexico. She launched her statewide listening tour today, starting in Los Alamos. Follow her adventures on Twitter @PresidentStokes
Students, staff and faculty all took a break from finals-mania to join the Star Wars Day festivities in the SUB, including cookies, characters in costume and a photobooth.
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