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Dead men tell no tales, the saying goes. But a new database at UNM will allow researchers and others to gather a wealth of information from deceased men, women, and children. Construction of the New Mexico Decedent Image Database  is complete and the...

After moving to New Mexico from Puerto Rico, Vazquez came to The University of New Mexico in 2010 to join the Army ROTC program. He is now a two-time alumnus, with a bachelors in University Studies and a master’s in Public Administration (MPA) and is...

The bi-annual Paul Ré Peace Prize has opened its 2020 nomination cycle. The award recognizes one faculty, staff, student, alumnus, or retiree at The University of New Mexico or promoting peace, harmony and understanding among people. Artist and author,...

The UNM Center for Regional Studies has welcomed Lillian Gorman as its Spring 2020 Visiting Scholar. Gorman is an assistant professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona and serves as director of the Spanish as a...

Rachel Balkovec reported to the New York Yankees’ Spring Training complex in Florida Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 as the team’s minor league hitting coach, but just 10 years ago the 32 year old was living in Albuquerque as a Lobo. “I loved living in...

The University of New Mexico Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2020 Winter Awards. The recipients include: James F. Zimmerman Award — C. Frank Bennett (’80 BSPh); Bernard S. Rodey Award – Kathie Winograd (’07 EdD); Erna S. Fergusson...

Valerie Flores is a teacher in Texas; she’s also a proud alumna of The University of New Mexico and for the last six years she’s made it known on national TV during each college football season. “I need them to know I’m a New Mexican, I’m not a Texan,”...

Hundreds of Lobos packed the Roundhouse in Santa Fe for the annual UNM Day at the Legislature.  Schools, departments and programs decked out tables in cherry and silver, showing off all the opportunities offered to students at The University of New...

UNM School of Architecture and Planning alumna Jitka Dekojava was named one of ENR Southwest's Top Young Professionals of 2020 – one of only three women to make the list. “I am humbled to be recognized, grateful to have a strong team behind me, lucky...

UNM departments, schools and colleges will soon paint the Roundhouse cherry for the annual UNM Day at the Legislature. Every year, a variety of departments, faculty, staff and students travel to Santa Fe to fill the Rotunda with tables and displays,...