This week on New Mexico in Focus, The Line opinion panel looks at all that has been accomplished so far in this unique, virtual legislative session. The panelists will also delve into what work has yet to be done, and what measures may run out of time...

The annual Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference (UROC) is taking place virtually and volunteers can sign up now to help review materials. UROC will be held on April 15, 2021. It provides undergraduate researchers an opportunity to gain...

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), an honor held by only about 8 percent of anthropology museums and 16 percent of university museums. The AAM is the...

 one of the Andean bird species screened for avian malaria in the new study by McNew et al. (photo by C. Jonathan Schmitt, UNM Class of 2012)

 one of the Andean bird species screened for avian malaria in the new study by McNew et al. (photo by C. Jonathan Schmitt, UNM Class of 2012)

Cerro Huicsacunga, in northern Peru. The birds at this site had more avian malaria than any other site in Peru, according to the new study by McNew et al., with infection rates peaking at an elevation similar to Santa Fe, New Mexico (2200 meters above sea level). (photo by C. Jonathan Schmitt, UNM Class of 2012)

to northern Peru, in 2012, during which samples were collected for the McNew et al. study. Authors of the paper include Paloma Ordoñez (front row 4th from right), Sabrina McNew (front row 3rd from right), Ashley Smiley (front row 2nd from right), C. Jonathan Schmitt (front row, right), Shane DuBay (back row middle), and Christopher Witt (back row right).

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, one of the Andean bird species screened for avian malaria in the new study by McNew et al. (photo by C. Jonathan Schmitt, UNM Class of 2012)

Life on earth is so diverse, in large part because individual species are restricted to particular areas. If populations were to expand unfettered across continents, communities everywhere would contain the same species. But they don’t. Why communities...

One of the greatest benefits The University of New Mexico offers staff is the ability to pursue education through tuition remission or professional development activities. To assist staff in taking advantage of this benefit, the Staff Council Student...