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Director of UNM Public Events Thomas Tkach has announced his retirement from The University of New Mexico effective June 30, 2022. UNM Public Events is the department that manages Popejoy Hall.   Tkach started at Popejoy in October 1996 as Business...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel reviews the state’s new draft plan to address the Yazzie Martinez lawsuit. Among other things, that plan sets new goals for graduation rates, along with math and science proficiency. Panelists will...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel takes on the issue of abortion rights, and how overturning Roe V. Wade could impact our state. Will restrictive laws in other states force more people to New Mexico for procedures? The Panel will...

Congratuations, Lobo Grads! Graduating is something to be proud of, so commemorate your milestone and shop UNM Bookstores Last Minute Diploma Frame Sale. Proudly display, protect, and preserve your achievement with a beautiful diploma frame! Shop our...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, a reflection on a historic small-town paper, the Rio Grande Sun. The paper had carried the Trapp family name for more than a half-century, until the recent decision to sell. Gene Grant sits down with former owner, editor...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, a wildfire state of emergency. Our Line Opinion panel explores the action the Governor could take with more federal resources. Plus, the panelists consider the latest round of campaign finance reports in the Democratic...

New Mexico’s fire season is already off to a raging start. New Mexico has already seen several serious fires across the state. These fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, killed two people so far, forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes and...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel addresses the startling number of wildfires burning in our state and the growing concern over what that means for the rest of the spring and summer. All that, as forecasters continue to offer...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion panelists assess the fast-moving special session that’s sending $500-$1,500 to most New Mexican taxpayers. Plus, an economics professor from New Mexico State University explains whether these payments...

This week on New Mexico in Focus, a look behind the push to make New Mexico a dumping ground for nuclear waste from around the country. Environment reporter Laura Paskus talks with a New Mexico Senator who’s working to keep the private company, Holtec,...