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University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes has named Loretta Martinez as chief legal counsel. This is Stokes’ first permanent leadership appointment since she took office in March of this year. “Ms. Martinez brings a proven record of leadership,...

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...

The University of New Mexico Alumni Association is bringing back Diner en Rouge for Homecoming 2018. The wildly popular event started last year and again, asks participants to wear all red, in addition to packing a dinner to enjoy alfresco during...

Politics aside, local community leaders recently gathered at The Pit in solidarity to ask for the community’s participation in Lobo Fridays—the day before Lobo Football home games.  It was a group of familiar faces: State Representative Antonio “Moe”...

Employee Wellness is encouraging UNM workers to step up their fitness. Healthywage is teaming up with the university again to bring UNM’s Step Challenge. It’s a 60-day activity challenge where participants who increase their average individual steps by...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, affecting millions of people. Although pharmaceutical and other treatments have become more advanced over the years,...

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...

The University’s Office of Career Services hosts two job specific career fairs during the month of September, including workshops to get Lobo applicants ready to meet the perspective employers.  Engineering and Science Career Fair  The 2018 UNM...

The UNM Alumni Association has announced the dates for Homecoming 2018. The festivities begin Monday, Sept. 24 and run through Saturday, Sept. 29. This year’s theme is Wolfstock: Peace, Love and Lobos. Homecoming 2018 will keep with tradition—it'll be a...

The waterways of New Mexico are dominated by intermittent streams and rivers. Estimates are that almost 90 percent of the stream and river miles in New Mexico cease to flow at sometime during the year. Examples of intermittent rivers in central New...