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This week New Mexico in Focus discusses the ongoing debate between lawmakers regarding the idea of increasing the state’s minimum wage including one plan that does away with another wage level designed for employees like restaurant wait staff and...

Nominations are open for the Facilities Management (FM) annual Outstanding Manager Award. This award was developed to appreciate and recognize the qualities of excellence, leadership, and customer service in departmental managers. Nominations will be...

The University of New Mexico, including UNM Rio Rancho, will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 19, due to weather conditions. UNM employees in previously designated critical areas will be expected to maintain regular work schedules. All non-essential employees, ...

The University of New Mexico is set to refine its approaches to tackle three recently named “Grand Challenges” initiatives on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. in the UNM SUB Ballroom C. The campus community is invited to help discuss and hone the Grand Challenges as...

The University of New Mexico School of Law has welcomed two new full-time faculty members including Assistant Professor of Law Paul Figueroa and Visiting Professor of Law Patrick Parenteau. “We are very pleased to have Professors Figueroa and Parenteau...

With southern origins dating back to the time of American slavery, soul food remains a modern-day staple of African American cuisine across the country. For the fourth year running, The University of New Mexico’s African American Student Services (AASS)...

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) recently announced the election of its new board leaders and members, including New Mexico PBS General Manager & CEO Franz Joachim, who was elected as a trustee. The newly-elected trustees are: Carolyn...

The University of New Mexico invites high school seniors to “Meet UNM!” and learn about all the University has to offer on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Student Union Building (SUB) ballrooms. Meet UNM! Is an opportunity for future...

The Durable Module Materials Consortium, commonly known as DuraMAT, recently awarded $3.3 million in funding to several entities, including The University of New Mexico, for renewable energy projects. Sang M. Han, Regents’ Professor in the departments...

Since the official ground breaking in June 2018, great progress has been made to expand and renew Johnson Center’s existing recreational facility.   Crews have completed demolition work at the site to prepare for the expansion at the southeast corner of...