Success Stories

What to Know About Sister Blandina Segale, the Nun Who Tamed the Wild West

Known as the “Fastest Nun in the West,” Sister Blandina Segale built schools, confronted lynch mobs and befriended Billy the Kid. Now, the Vatican has moved her one step closer to sainthood, renewing interest in one of the most remarkable figures in Southwestern history.

After 13 Years of Water War, New Mexico Secures a Rare Victory on the Rio Grande

The U.S. Supreme Court’s approval of a landmark Rio Grande settlement ends a 13-year water war between Texas, New Mexico and the federal government, giving New Mexico farmers certainty while helping the state avoid potentially devastating financial penalties. The agreement reshapes water management in the drought-stricken Southwest and signals a rare legal and political victory for New Mexico in an era of escalating climate pressures.

Student Directed Sondheim at Albuquerque High School

Last week at Albuquerque High School, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) was full of an audience, a live orchestra,...

State Nurse Honored Excellence Award for Expanding HIV Prevention Care

At ceremonies held in both Roswell and Las Cruces, New Mexico, the New Mexico Department of Health acknowledged the...

CDC Report Cites New Mexico’s Measles Response—But Cases in Detention Centers Raise Concerns

A CDC report commends New Mexico’s vaccine outreach during a 2025 measles outbreak, but new cases in detention centers reveal lingering vulnerabilities.

Scientist Uses Sunlight not Just to Power Homes, But to Roast Chile and Protect Crops

A Sandia National Laboratories scientist who grew up on a chile farm is pioneering agrivoltaics — using solar panels to roast chile and protect crops.

Danielle Gonzales Honored with National CHCI Award for Service to Latino Communities

Albuquerque Public Schools is celebrating one of its own. Board President Danielle Gonzales has been named as one of...

Building Futures: How UNM Engineering Students Use Race Cars, Solar Boats, and Rockets to Launch Successful Careers

Engineering students at the University of New Mexico dedicate late nights and weekends to an unusual classroom: workshops filled...