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The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is throwing open its doors during the traditional UNM Hanging of the Greens Friday, Dec. 1, and serving up refreshments, music, a sale in the shop, and a special holiday photo booth where...

Anyone who strolls The University Of New Mexico pathways this time of year is well-accustomed to the annual student tradition of Hanging of the Greens that dates back to the 1930s. On Dec. 1, at 5:45 p.m., the UNM campus will once again be adorned with...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The University of New Mexico’s annual Hanging of the Greens is just around the corner and hearts won’t be the only thing glowing, campus will be too. On Friday, Dec. 2, campus will be aglow with the light of...

UNM’s annual Hanging of the Greens is just a week away, beckoning in the holiday season – a long awaited gathering coming off a year where COVID-19 changed the way students, staff, faculty and the campus community celebrated our most sacred...

2020 has been a year of unconventional events and celebrations, as people buckle down (separately) to flatten the curve of COVID-19. UNM’s annual Hanging of the Greens will still spark the spirit of the holidays this year – igniting the soul despite...

“The Hispanic culture is rich in tradition. That’s what makes us unique – New Mexico is a perfect example of that.” The University of New Mexico Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo "Cheo" Torres said it best, pointing to the array of traditions...

UNM’s annual Hanging of the Greens is on the horizon, beckoning in the holiday season. On Friday, Dec. 6, the campus will be illuminated by more than 13,000 luminarias. It’s a collaborative event presented by the UNM Mortar Board Society and supported...

The University of New Mexico Mortar Board Society presents UNM’s oldest tradition, the Hanging of the Greens, on Friday, Nov. 30 when student organizations come together to light up campus with thousands of luminarias. Once the sun goes down, the campus...

Begin the holiday festivities with The University of New Mexico’s annual “Hanging of the Greens,” a merry Lobo tradition of community caroling amidst the glow of more than 14,000 luminarias. The UNM Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society invites the...

The University of New Mexico's Parking and Transportation Services cautions customers and community members to plan ahead for heavy traffic on and around UNM's main campus Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4. Effective 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Girard Blvd....