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Moose have long been transient animals in northern New Mexico, moving back and forth from southern Colorado for decades. In recent years, their presence has increased, and locals in northern communities such as Chama and Taos are being asked to keep...

Ketcham earns Distinguished Scholar Fulbright in...

For nearly 10 years, UNM psychologist William R. Miller has studied how people cut down their alcohol use. Now, he and longtime collaborator Ricardo F. Muñoz are revisiting that research in their new book, Rethinking Drinking: Making the Right Choice for You, set for release Sept. 1.

Rebecca Sánchez, a longtime faculty member and academic leader at The University of New Mexico (UNM) who has served for the past year as interim associate vice provost for academic personnel, has been selected as UNM’s senior vice provost. Provost and...

With UNM courses beginning this month, classroom preparation is top of mind for instructors across all of our campuses. And the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is here to help with its Get Set Reset virtual event coming up next week.   Get Set...

Eric Lindsey, an assistant professor in the UNM Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, one of the agency's highest honors for early-career faculty. He joins six other UNM...

An associate professor at The University of New Mexico received a grid modernization research grant from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Ali Bidram, associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer...

Beginning Aug. 1, Professor of Economics Matías Fontenla will serve as chair of The University of New Mexico's Department of Economics. A member of the UNM faculty for more than two decades, Fontenla has held several leadership roles, including serving...

Tiffany Bourelle, a professor of writing and rhetoric in The University of New Mexico’s department of English Language and Literature, recently received a Fulbright Award for the 2026-27 school year.  The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious...

For the fifth year in a row, University of New Mexico associate professor and Honors College chair Jason Moore will be leading an international group of students, faculty and researchers on field work along the Pilcomayo River in Paraguay.