Education

Down to Five: WNMU Names Finalists for Presidential Search

The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Presidential Search Committee announced the top five candidates for the next university president, who will visit campus in late February and early March.

UNM Women’s Ice Hockey Club Opens Opportunities for Female Hockey Players

The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Women’s Ice Hockey Club is making history as the state’s first collegiate women’s hockey program, leaving its mark on the hockey community.

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.

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New Mexico Green Chile Feud Turns Deadly as Roswell Man Accused of Shooting Cousin Over Argument Whose Enchiladas Were Hotter Before Police Tracked Him...

A New Mexico family feud over whose green chile enchiladas were hotter turned deadly when a Roswell man allegedly shot his cousin before police tracked him using license plate reader technology.

Albuquerque Teeters on the Edge of Climate History as a 43-Year Heat Record is Set to Fall This Week

Albuquerque is on the verge of breaking a 43-year-old record for the most days at or above 90°F, as relentless heat pushes the city toward a historic climate milestone.

New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts

New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.

81-Year-Old Albuquerque Rain Record Finally Falls in Last-Gasp August Downpour, But City’s Monsoon Misery Is Far From Over

Albuquerque shattered an 81-year-old rainfall record with a dramatic late-August downpour, but the soaking was not enough to end the city's stubborn monsoon drought.

New Mexico Judge Strikes Down Seven-Day Gun Waiting Period, But Ruling Applies Only to the Two People Who Challenged It

A federal judge has blocked New Mexico from enforcing its seven-day firearm waiting period against two residents who challenged the law, while leaving it in place for everyone else.