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Gov. Susana Martinez was on the University of New Mexico campus Wednesday kicking off her Summit on Higher Education. As the event’s keynote speaker, Martinez discussed a variety of issues facing higher education; focusing on the need for a more unified...

With less than a day left to act on bills, Gov. Susana Martinez signed the FY 16 state budget this afternoon. Even with partial vetoes, the $6.235 billion budget features an increase of 1.3 percent and $84.2 million in new spending.  

Distinction at the University of New Mexico is defined by two characteristics: a long meritorious career and a bold defining professional moment. The recipients of the 2014 UNM Presidential Awards of Distinction exemplify both. President Robert G. Fran