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New research paints a picture of small New Mexico water systems grappling with bureaucracy, regulations, lack of money, aging systems, and aging administrators as they struggle to keep clean water flowing in their communities’ faucets. Benjamin Warner,...

If you don’t know Alex Webster, one scroll through her Twitter feed will give you a glimpse at the funny, spunky, smart research faculty member who is bringing community into the UNM classroom. Her passion for water sustainability, shown on Twitter...

A new center at The University of New Mexico will focus on innovative ways to help people overcome experiences with chronic pain or opioid use. Researchers at UNM’s Center on Alcohol, Substance Use and Addiction (CASAA) received a grant for more than $10...

The UNM Grand Challenge focused on sustainable water resources is seeing great success in its first two years of establishment – cultivating collaborative partnerships across campus and increasing visibility of research. “It’s incredible to see the...

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation declared a water shortage in the Colorado River Basin, announcing historic water cuts for portions of the western United States. The damning headlines are startling, but water researchers...

University of New Mexico professor of Psychology Katie Witkiewitz is spearheading a new program to provide mentorship for graduate students who are working to address issues of health inequities in New Mexico. The work is being done through the...

The Rio Grande Research Collaborative is dedicated to exploring the social-ecological research questions associated with the Rio Grande Water Fund and its approach, along with other ongoing activities in the watershed.  It is a unique opportunity for...

With a goal of addressing problems and creating meaningful change within our communities, The University of New Mexico today launched its Grand Challenges Initiative creating opportunities that require researchers to work together across disciplinary...