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University of New Mexico receives national arboretum accreditation; plans tree care initiatives
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has received Level I Arboretum accreditation from the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. This recognition makes UNM the only nationally accredited arboretum in New Mexico,...

Q&A: Valerio Ferme, president, New Mexico State University
On a recent Friday afternoon, as the fall semester got underway, New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme reflected on his first full week of welcoming freshmen. Move-in began Aug. 16, and he had been meeting students and listening to...

In New Mexico, Conservation Fuels a Thriving Economy
Protected lands and waters are a driving force behind New Mexico’s economy, generating $3.2 billion in economic activity annually and supporting nearly 30,000 jobs statewide. From snowcapped peaks and expansive forests to placid lakes and...

University of New Mexico earns National Arboretum Accreditation, announces tree care updates
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been awarded official accreditation as a Level I Arboretum by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. UNM is the only nationally accredited arboretum in the State of New Mexico,...
Oil and Gas leader educates students about the real impact of oil and gas
Classroom teachers who tell their students that the oil and gas industry is bad and harmful got a wakeup call recently from the President of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association. Writing in the Santa Fe New Mexican, Missi Currier, president and...

Binance expands crypto payments reach with new Mexico entity
Crypto exchange Binance has introduced Medá, a newly authorised electronic payment funds institution in Mexico. The company plans to invest over $53m over a four-year period, aiming to strengthen the connection between traditional financial...
Op Ed: Petroleum Integral In Educational Supplies
By MISSI CURRIER CEO New Mexico Oil and Gas Association Welcome back to school, New Mexico! With families getting back to their school routines, the usual checklist comes out: notebooks, pencils, backpacks, lunchboxes. As we stock up on school...

Trump orders removal of gender ideology from public school curricula under threat of federal funds
“Federal funds will not be used to poison the minds of the next generation or advance dangerous ideological agendas. The Trump Administration will ensure that PREP reflects the intent of Congress, not the priorities of the left.” The US Department...

University of New Mexico professor joins national AI research initiative
Sarah Dreier Political Science Assistant Professor at The University of New Mexico | University of New MexicoSarah Dreier Political Science Assistant Professor at The University of New Mexico | University of New Mexico Political Science Assistant...

Albuquerque police enhances safety with Peregrine Technologies
The Albuquerque Police Department has adopted AI technology to improve policing efficiency and safety by analyzing crime trends and data to create comprehensive profiles of suspects. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsPeregrine...

Scott Bundy leads entomology education and research at NMSU
Scott Bundy leads entomology education and research at NMSU | New Mexico State UniversityScott Bundy leads entomology education and research at NMSU | New Mexico State University Scott Bundy has been a member of New Mexico State University since...

NMSU professor awarded Fulbright grant for nursing education project in Nigeria
Jochebed Ade-Oshifogun, an associate professor in the School of Nursing at New Mexico State University | New Mexico State UniversityJochebed Ade-Oshifogun, an associate professor in the School of Nursing at New Mexico State University | New Mexico...
New Mexico PBS Production Teams Wins 2025 Indigenous Media Award For Best Multimedia
NMPBS News: ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) congratulates the Indigenously Positive series production team for winning a 2025 Indigenous Media Award for Best Multimedia, for their story, “Gaza looms over election for some Native people.”...

New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts preparing students for the world of media
by: Isaac Cruz Posted: Aug 29, 2025 / 03:00 PM MDT Updated: Aug 29, 2025 / 11:41 AM MDT Preparing students for jobs in the media industry. That is the goal of the New Mexico Academy for the Media Arts. They offer a comprehensive, project-based,...

New Mexico Literacy Center Seeks Design And Program Partners
PED NEWS RELEASE New Mexico is moving forward with a first-of-its-kind Literacy Center in Albuquerque, and the Public Education Department is seeking partners to help design and launch the state-funded hub aimed at boosting reading skills for New...

New Mexico set to expand broadband access with state funds — at a hefty cost
LINCOLN — Broadband internet and Billy the Kid may seem like an unlikely pair. But both are responsible for bringing excitement to this rural town between Ruidoso and Roswell. Lincoln is a community steeped in its own history. One recent Sunday...

HHS tells states, territories scrub gender ideology from Personal Responsibility Education Program
The Department of Health and Human Services is demanding that 46 states and territories remove all references to gender ideology in their federally-funded Personal Responsibility Education Program. The agency made the demand in a letter Tuesday...

Wine festival puts a spotlight on New Mexico vineyards
Wines from award-winning vineyards along with some of New Mexico's best bands are being showcased this weekend at Balloon Fiesta Park. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Balloon Fiesta Park hosted the Harvest Wine and Music Festival on Saturday to a few thousand...
New Mexico State Fair Announces Competitors For Green Chile Cheeseburger, Unique Foods Contests
NMSF News: The New Mexico State Fair announced the competitors for two of its most highly anticipated contests, the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest. The Unique Foods Contest is the ultimate celebration of Fair...

4-Time PGA Tour Winner Notah Begay III Will Play In 2025 Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort New Mexico Open
Albuquerque’s own Notah Begay III, a four-time PGA Tour winner, former New Mexico Open Champion, and acclaimed golf analyst for NBC Sports and Golf Channel, will headline the 2025 Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort New Mexico Open when the...