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The University of New Mexico Campus Arboretum has been established to make available to visitors and students, staff and faculty one of the state’s most outstanding botanical experiences — in the midst of one of New Mexico’s great public open...

The University’s annual giving campaign, UNM Gives, kicked-off this past fall with a promise. The department on north and main campus that increases participation in the campaign will receive a pizza party. And today UNM leadership delivered on that...

Later this month, The University of New Mexico (UNM) will begin its traditional winter break closure, which means the campus will be bereft of its typical hustle and bustle. Ten years ago, the Physical Plant Department (PPD) saw this time period as an...

When Physical Plant Department professionals with varying areas of expertise come together, amazing things can happen.

The search for the Physical Plant Department’s (PPD) director has come to an end after several months of evaluating over 40 applicants for the position—five of which were finalists in the selection process. Alfred Sena was selected to the fill the PPD...

With the help of a few students, the arborists with the Physical Plant Department’s (PPD) Grounds & Landscaping unit planted two Piñon Pine trees, one near the Social Sciences building and the other in the grove just north of Zimmerman...

The Physical Plant Department (PPD) has announced the annual Outstanding Manager Award which was developed to appreciate and recognize the qualities of excellence, leadership and customer service in PPD managers.

On Monday, July 18 the Physical Plant Department (PPD) will begin removing the asphalt on the northwest corner of the Cornell Parking Structure. The asphalt will be replaced with concrete.  During the week-long project, elevator access will be...

The Farris Engineering Center renovation is scheduled to begin Friday, July 8. As part of this project, construction fencing will be installed closing the sidewalks on the southwest corner of the Mechanical Engineering building and in front of the Farris...

The University of New Mexico Physical Plant Department (PPD) has unveiled a new website. The mobile-responsiveness and navigation makes the site easier to navigate and use for all PPD customers.  Bookmark the new URL which is ppd.unm.edu. Also be aware...