Success Stories

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, and a forest come to...

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 exemplary contributions of nurse Gina...

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...

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...

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...