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Maria Lane, dean of Graduate Studies and professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, has been named as a fellow of the American Association of Geographers.

In 2023, professors Jennifer Tucker, community and regional planning, and Andreas Hernandez, sustainability studies, partnered with the community organization People’s Budget to design a participatory budgeting (PB) process for Albuquerque.

With ropes, notebooks, and a shared mission, two UNM professors have turned passion into purpose—developing new rock-climbing routes in the Sandias and publishing a guidebook to benefit mountain rescue teams and outdoor access across the state. Dr....

The University of New Mexico’s Southwest Environmental Finance Center will receive a $7 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help build the technical, managerial, and financial capabilities of small water systems, improve...

A perfect score, The University of New Mexico School of Law's Natural Resources and Environmental Law (NREL) program earned an A+ rating from the National Jurist’s PreLaw Magazine this spring.

Ronda L. Brulotte, a professor in The University of New Mexico’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, has released a new book, “Mezcal in Oaxaca: A Craft Spirit for the Global Marketplace.” Book cover for "Mezcal in Oaxaca: A Craft Spirit...

Rebecca Nez, a sophomore Regents' Scholar and a member of the Navajo Nation, has been selected as a 2025 Udall Scholar. The prestigious national award, administered by the Udall Foundation, honors students committed to leadership and public service in...

The University of New Mexico Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research (SEV LTER) program has received renewed funding for six years for $7.65 million from the National Science Foundation, along with matching funds from the State of New Mexico Technology...

A new center at The University of New Mexico has received a $3.83 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) that will support the mission of improving climate resilience in New Mexico. The...

The University of New Mexico will be represented in a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advisory council aimed at fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development. Heather Himmelberger,...