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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.

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.

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New Mexico-Based Artist Built a 30-Foot Coyote Head in the New Mexico Desert—and You Can Sleep Inside It

An artist in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., built a 30-foot guest house shaped like a giant coyote head, turning a fantastical dream into a unique Airbnb.

This Overlooked New Mexico Town Might Be the Best Weekend Getaway Yet

Ruidoso, N.M., is welcoming travelers back for a cool mountain getaway as the village continues to recover from 2024 fires and floods.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warning Across New Mexico Due to Monsoon Storms

Monsoon storms continue across parts of New Mexico to start the week, bringing heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and the potential for localized flooding. Forecasters urge residents to stay weather aware as seasonal moisture fuels widespread afternoon and evening thunderstorms.