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Parenthood is an adventure like no other, but for first-time parents it can also be overwhelming. Hailey Heinz, a University of New Mexico alumna and research scientist at UNM's Cradle to Career Policy Institute, is a mother of two, so she understands...

An international team of scientists, studying evidence preserved in speleothems in a coastal cave, illustrate that more than three million years ago – a time in which the Earth was two to three degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial era – sea...

Parasites play significant roles in human health, wildlife biology, and agriculture, but for most parasites, researchers still lack an accurate picture of their distributions, host associations, or ecology. Museum specimens play a fundamental role in...

About 1 in 6 people in New Mexico, and 1 in 4 children, are suffering from food insecurity, according to USDA statistics from 2017 – unsure of where they will get their next meal and how to gain consistent access to food. It is difficult to pinpoint...

Emergency preparedness on a University campus presents many challenges. A campus environment includes not only an extremely large geographical area, but a continuously changing population. At The University of New Mexico, these challenges are magnified...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Gene Grant talks with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) advocate Terri O’Hare about what it’s like to navigate Albuquerque as a person with a disability. Jim Linnell, UNM Theatre Professor Emeritus, is the...

The written works of George Orwell have shaped countless lives through their commentary on social injustice, totalitarianism and oppression of the working class – now those books can be enjoyed by all Lobos at a new exhibit.  “George Orwell: His...

With the second week of classes underway, the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center is taking steps to make sure student health and safety remain a top focus on-campus.  The University of New Mexico launched the awareness campaign #ReclaimTheRed as part of a...

The pack is hitting the road with The University of New Mexico Lobo Football team as they take on the Fighting Irish on Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. CDT at Notre Dame Stadium. This historic game is uniting all Lobos across the U.S. and at home. If you can’t...

The modern obesity epidemic is growing, with genetic, metabolic and environmental factors all influencing the trend. However, the obesity epidemic does not affect all individuals equally, with some race and ethnic groups being...