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The University of New Mexico is entering a new phase of strengthening accessibility for students, faculty, staff and community members on the main campus in Albuquerque. “Accessibility is only the first step as we’re moving towards universal design...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the nearly unrestrained rise in COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated people has led to the return of a mask mandate, as well as new vaccine requirements for some people who work in health care and school settings. The Line...

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation declared a water shortage in the Colorado River Basin, announcing historic water cuts for portions of the western United States. The damning headlines are startling, but water researchers...

The University of New Mexico Libraries’ Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections (CSWR) has released its lineup for the semester lecture series, People & Places. The lecture series will be offered in a new hybrid format of in-person and over...

The University Club has announced the reopening date for fall 2021. Beginning Aug. 23, the club will be open for food service and room/venue reservations. The University Club offers a relaxing space for faculty and staff to dine, meet, and socialize....

The University of New Mexico recently announced the promotion and honor of 10 faculty to the rank of Distinguished Professor. They include Lisa Broidy, Alexander Buium, Joseph Cook, Laura Crossey, Jeremy Edwards, Fernando Garzon, Kerry Howe, Mary Ann...

Tamarind Institute, The University of New Mexico’s premier lithography workshop, is open to students and will once again conduct its monthly tours for members of the public who want to experience the fascinating artistic printing process. During the...

In 2018, the National Museum of Brazil was ravaged by a fire that destroyed a huge collection of irreplaceable historical artifacts. Among the 20 million items lost in the blaze were antiquities collected by the imperial family in the 19th century,...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Delta variant of the novel coronavirus is putting new pressure on hospitals across New Mexico. We’ll get an update on those impacts and harsh realities from hospital administrators who are now calling this a...

When students return to campus for the Fall semester, a new art installation will greet them at the recently-opened Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science (PAÍS) building. During the pandemic, PAÍS became home to a set of colorful paintings in...