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This week on New Mexico in Focus host Gene Grant sits down with New Mexico Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski to talk about the latest news from the Public Education Department. They discuss teacher and student evaluations, other education...

The University of New Mexico’s Facilities Management celebrates Custodial Appreciation Week through Friday, Sept. 21 in honor of National Custodial Appreciation Day. Custodial Services will host a celebration Sept. 21 in the Hokona Ballroom to honor the...

Gene Grant hosts First Congressional District Candidate Forum on Thursday, Sept. 20. Candidates include Janice Arnold-Jones (Republican), Deb Haaland (Democrat) and Lloyd Princeton (Libertarian). Additional panelists include Lorene Mills and Fred...

The UNM Bookstore hosts a book-signing for Kari Bovée to sign copies of her book, Girl with a Gun: An Annie Oakley Mystery on Friday, Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. Bovée’s novel revolves around 15-year-old, Annie Oakley, the sole supporter of her widowed mother...

This week, New Mexico in Focus producer Sarah Gustavus talks to Teeniors founder Trish Lopez and some tech-savvy teens. In 2015, Teeniors was born at a startup event to meet two needs: help seniors learn how to effectively use technology and create job...

The UNM Bookstore hosts a book-signing for Ashley Biggers for her book 100 Things To Do in Albuquerque Before You Die on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 12 p.m. The event is open to the public. Albuquerque may be (well deservedly) known for Route 66, Breaking...

This week, New Mexico in Focus host Gene Grant sits down with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to talk in-depth about priorities in year one of his administration, including a range of initiatives related to crime, economic development and community...

UNM’s Physical Plant Department, the largest department within the University, is changing its name. Gone are the days of referring to it and its over 390 employees as PPD. Starting Aug. 24, an official launch to change the name to Facilities Management...

This week, New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Megan Kamerick sits down with Charles MacKay, the outgoing general director of the Santa Fe Opera. Although he became the general director in 2008, the opera has been part of his life since he saw his first...

After months of construction and anticipation, UNM Food is announcing the names and concepts of the campus taproom and a new food offering—opening for business at the end of September.  “We are excited to debut two new food and beverage concepts to...