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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...

The Center for Regional Studies (CRS) at The University of New Mexico announced a Tribal/Community College Research Scholar program. CRS will financially support one research scholar from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and Diné College for a...

The role of science in our everyday world has maybe never been more important than during the past 18 months as a pandemic gripped the world. With that in mind, teaching the next generation of scientists is a critical mission and developing that interest...

Recently, at the New Mexico Recycling and Solid Waste Conference, Facilities Management (FM) Recycling Services was presented with the Recycling Facility of the Year award. The award was presented by the New Mexico Recycling Coalition, who each year...

Winners of the newly launched book and lecture award in honor of J.B. Jackson, inaugurated at The University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) last year, were just announced. The jury enthusiastically commends, in alphabetical...

LoboTHON, UNM's largest student run philanthropy, is offering innovative ways for the community to help support the UNM Children’s Hospital, including Balloon Fiesta tickets and the possibility of winning a hot air balloon ride. Every year, LoboTHON...