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When people think of racism, there’s this idea that it is explicit in nature. However, time has shown that this is not the case and racism can be expressed implicitly or not as outwardly as media would like people to perceive. Many times, when people...

New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland hosted a roundtable with a group of University of New Mexico students and faculty to highlight international students’ contributions to the University. The discussion follows decisions made by the Department of...

The University of New Mexico has announced that first-year applicants for the 2021-22 academic year will not be required to provide a standardized test score as part of their admission application. Other admission standards are not anticipated to change,...

This week, Lobos have the chance to support UNM student-athlete Nehemiah Cionelo with his Footsteps for Families fundraiser. The charity event allows individuals to fundraise donations by running and/or walking and is being held in collaboration with...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, senior producer Matt Grubs talks to former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, who now chairs the New Mexico Republican Party. The GOP has accused Gov. Lujan Grisham of being too restrictive in her efforts to slow the growth of...

Professor A. Gabriel Meléndez, director of the Center for Regional Studies since 2017, recently announced his retirement at the end of July after more than 26 years as a faculty member at The University of New Mexico. During his career, Meléndez accrued...

In an effort to highlight availability of programs and services amid The University of New Mexico's period of limited operations; the Division of Student Affairs has created a new video series called, We’re Still Here.  The series features UNM students...

University of New Mexico Professor Emerita Janet (Jan) Roebuck died on July 5, 2020.  She was the first woman chair of the UNM Department of History and first female senior administrator in the Office of Academic Affairs. Roebuck was a scholar of modern...

The Market at Danes is located in Dane Smith Hall and may be accessed by entering the building using the northeast entrance. The Market is currently operating Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and offers snacks, beverages, convenience items, heat and...

In 1912, Las Vegas businessmen bid $100,000 to host a prizefight that they hoped would bring national prestige to their town. But it was tiny Las Vegas, New Mexico, not the famous gambling capital in Nevada, that hosted the fight. The boxers were Black...