Education

Phil Hoffman Selected as Next General Manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS

Phil Hoffman will officially assume the role of general manager and chief executive officer of New Mexico PBS (NMPBS/KNME-TV) on April 1. He will succeed retiring general manager and CEO Franz Joachim.

WNMU Francis McCray Gallery Spotlights Emerging Artists in 2026 Student Juried Art Exhibition

Western New Mexico University’s Expressive Arts Department and Francis McCray Gallery presented the 2026 Student Juried Art Exhibition, featuring Southwest students’ conceptual depth and diverse artistic perspectives while developing the region’s next generation of artists.

2026 Art Calendar: UNM Bookstores Highlight Artworks Honoring New Mexico

UNM Bookstores led an initiative featuring artworks of 13 UNM community artists, whose works celebrate New Mexico’s culture, landscape, and traditions.

NMSU Assistant Professor Receives 2025 Gentec-EO Laser Lab Award, Pledges to Share It with Students 

After receiving the 2025 Gentec-EO Laser Lab Award, New Mexico State University (NMSU) assistant professor Miranda van Iersel committed to using it to expand student opportunities.

WNMU Proposes Learning Hub To Further Drive Student Success

The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) formally seeks state funding to create the ASWNMU Learning Hub, which aims to help students thrive.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.