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Geoffrey Chaucer penned the phrase “All good things must come to an end” in his poem Troilus and Criseyde. This is an idiom that embodies the mood at the Physical Plant Department after R. Gary Smith, interim director of PPD, announced his retirement. Smith has been employed at The University of New Mexico for over 21 years, and will leave behind a legacy of distinction and expertise PPD and the University have benefitted from for decades.

The University of New Mexico Lobos (8-4, 6-2 MW) will take on the UTSA Roadrunners (6-6. 5-3 CUSA) in the 2016 Gildan New Mexico Bowl. The Lobos will be making their fourth appearance in the game, the most of any team. UNM is 1-2 overall in the game,...

Diego Montoya knows the meaning of selfless determination.

The 2016 recipients of the Presidential Award of Distinction embody the University of New Mexico’s legacy of excellence and advancement.

As thousands of University of New Mexico students prepare to receive their diplomas, many are looking back to reflect on what it took for them to get to this point. Some may credit their family and friends for supporting them, while others may have overcome personal barriers. For one UNM marketing student though, his motivation came from an unexpected place, during a time that could have crushed him; his mother’s battle with cancer.

Five recipients, April Davidson, Manuel Martinez, Yolanda Martinez, Luis Rocha and Patricia Ann Young were honored as the 2016 Gerald May Outstanding Staff Award winners at a ceremony in the Student Union Ballroom.

The University of New Mexico hosts its annual Fall Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies Dec. 15 and 16 at the WisePies Arena aka The Pit. The Graduate Commencement ceremony will take place Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m., honoring Doctoral and...

This week on New Mexico in Focus (NMiF), host Gene Grant, along with the Line opinion panel, will discuss what moves should be made to combat the $69 million budget deficit the state is currently facing. Grant and the Line panelists will also analyze...

The University of New Mexico, along with 10 other organizations, gathered recently to support the Global Embassy of Activist Peace (GEAP) and Indigenous Peoples from around the U.S. to discuss environmental protection. The Fourth International Encounter...

Finals are almost here, which means that Late Night Breakfast is right around the corner. The University of New Mexico Student Union Building (SUB) hosts its annual Late Night Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 11. Stop by for some breakfast burritos, giveaways,...