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At first glance, when you see the announcement for a set of days titled ‘Farmworker’s Awareness Week,’ you may wonder why it’s necessary to dedicate a week to a singular occupation. The University of New Mexico, however, is emphasizing that importance...

It’s not just a song, an album or an artist. It’s not simply a genre, or something you hear walking through a plaza or a restaurant. It is so much more than music; it’s a history, it’s a culture, it’s a lifestyle.    Mariachi, associated with an image...

The University of New Mexico and the Mexican Consulate are helping students of Mexican origin succeed in higher education. UNM President Robert Frank and Consul of Mexico Efren Leyba signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony on the main campus,...

Four books published by the University of New Mexico Press were honored at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards ceremony held recently at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Francisco, Calif. They...