Schools and Colleges

This fall Tamarind Institute will announce new lithographs by New Mexico artists Eric Garcia, Szu-Han Ho, Gaby Hernandez, Jane Lackey, and Zahra Marwan. The prints are the result of Tipping Points, a collaborative project between the City of Albuquerque...

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...

Proof of vaccine will be required for those attending the performance of Poet Laureate Joy Harjo for the Rudolfo and Patricia Anaya Lecture on the Literature of the Southwest at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Tuesday, Oct. 5. All ticketed...

It’s October and The University of New Mexico is joining institutions across the country in recognizing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic violence harms more than victims. It harms communities and our nation as a whole. Stemming...

Meow Wolf bills itself as an arts and entertainment company that “creates immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration” and “a mind-bending, explorable art experience for people...

The 2021 UNM Gives United Way campaign began Friday, Oct. 1, and once again due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, critical family needs across a variety of areas are being highlighted. This year’s UNM Gives United Way campaign runs through Nov....

President Joe Biden recently nominated five individuals to fill key roles within his administration – including one Lobo. Robert Otto Valdez is the new nominee for Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). The ASPE works as an advisor to...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opens this month, the National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate a fatal balloon crash in Albuquerque last June. NMiF speaks with the founder of balloon...

Sara, who prefers to be known only by her first name, immigrated to the United States from Afghanistan on Sept. 29, 2016. “When you come to a new country it is very hard,” said Sara, whose mannerisms are peaceful, and voice is soft. “The people are new,...

Popejoy Hall patrons will soon need more than a ticket when attending this season’s performances. Effective Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, a new policy will require patrons to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours to enter...