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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...

The University of New Mexico Physical Plant Department (PPD) recently celebrated its employees hosting its annual car and motorcycle show. The show is designed to give PPD staff, who enjoy collecting and restoring cars, the opportunity to display and...

David Gauthier, acting manager of The University of New Mexico’s Physical Plant Department Area Four, was recently presented with the 2017 Outstanding Manager award. This award was presented to Gauthier by PPD Director Al Sena and its senior management...

The University of New Mexico Campus Arboretum has been established to make available to visitors and students, staff and faculty one of the state’s most outstanding botanical experiences — in the midst of one of New Mexico’s great public open...

It happens every few years, and boy does it make a difference. While students were away for spring break, UNM’s Physical Plant Department (PPD) undertook the arduous job of emptying the campus pond for a deep cleaning and what they find every year is...

Nominations are now being accepted for the Physical Plant Department (PPD) annual Outstanding Manager Award. This award was developed to appreciate and recognize the qualities of excellence, leadership, and customer service in the departmental...

Clean spaces and manicured landscapes are important first impressions that attract students and faculty to The University of New Mexico (UNM). The University’s unique main campus is maintained by the Physical Plant Department (PPD), and the newly...

The University of New Mexico winter break is set for Friday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, Jan. 2. Many departments on campus will be closed or have abbreviated hours throughout this time. Check the hours of the office you plan to visit. Below is a list of...

Later this month, The University of New Mexico (UNM) will begin its traditional winter break closure, which means the campus will be bereft of its typical hustle and bustle. Ten years ago, the Physical Plant Department (PPD) saw this time period as an...

It’s the time of year where cooler temperatures and shorter days prompt New Mexicans to get creative with their outdoor activities. Now that daylight saving is over, The University of New Mexico (UNM) Golf Courses will be operating under lower, off-peak...