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In alignment with UNM 2040 Goal 4, The University of New Mexico is committed to creating a sustainable campus environment that enhances the quality of life for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This April, the University is holding a series of...

This New Mexico Arbor Day, The University of New Mexico announces its designation as a Tree Campus for Higher Education. The Arbor Day Foundation awards this recognition to higher education campuses dedicated to enhancing community well-being through...

A 30 kilowatt (kW) roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) array on The University of New Mexico Student Union Building (SUB) was placed in service late in 2024, marking a milestone for a student-led effort to bring solar energy to the SUB. The Graduate and...

The University of New Mexico recently achieved a Silver rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Version 3.0, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). This...

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has released its first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory in a decade, offering a snapshot of the institution’s carbon footprint and signaling its commitment to environmental sustainability. This GHG inventory is one of...

The University of New Mexico (UNM) and Lobo Energy Incorporated (LEI) are excited to announce their collaboration with Yearout Energy, an Energy Systems Group (ESG) company, on a significant initiative aimed at enhancing sustainability and operational...

Mary Clark, manager of UNM Facilities Management's Office of Sustainability, recently received the 2021 FM Outstanding Manager Award during the UNM All-Staff Meeting and Annual United Way Fundraiser. Current FM staff nominated Clark for the award,...

Recently, at the New Mexico Recycling and Solid Waste Conference, Facilities Management (FM) Recycling Services was presented with the Recycling Facility of the Year award. The award was presented by the New Mexico Recycling Coalition, who each year...

The University of New Mexico Office of Sustainability is proud to announce its newly redesigned website. The revamped site offers an improved user interface providing quick access to stats and accomplishments related to the ongoing sustainability...

To better understand the future of Earth’s changing ecosystems, a team from The University of New Mexico and colleagues from around the United States are part of a network of scientists that have been generating careful, reliable science for 40...