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 the recipients of the Medallion of Excellence for a Distinguished Alumnus by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a prestigious honor reserved for alumni who have made a lasting impact through service and leadership. The award is presented […]
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 with electric race cars, sleek solar-powered boats, and rockets built to soar high above the desert skies. These aren’t just ordinary class projects—they are intense competitions demanding skill, innovation, and resilience from everyone involved. UNM’s Mechanical […]
NASA Funds Student Teams Tackling Drone Disaster Relief and Aviation Cybersecurity
NASA is giving university students a real-world shot at solving some of aviation’s most pressing problems—from hurricane recovery to airspace cybersecurity. Two student-led teams, from North Carolina State University and Texas A&M University, have secured funding through NASA’s University Student Research Challenge (USRC). This program, run under NASA’s Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program (TACP), isn’t just […]
Hobbs High School Seniors Craft Heartfelt Gifts for Elderly Residents
In Hobbs, New Mexico, a unique initiative led by veteran educator Wilma Brooks is bringing together high school seniors and senior citizens in a heartwarming display of community spirit. Brooks, who has dedicated 62 years to teaching and is the second-longest-serving educator in the state, guides her students at Hobbs Alternative School in creating handcrafted […]
