Technology

Lobo Louie, the University of New Mexico's beloved mascot, will appear as a playable character in an upcoming video game. University officials and fans say the addition brings national attention to the school while offering a new way to celebrate Lobos pride.

Central New Mexico Community College is harnessing geothermal heat pump systems across three campuses, combining comfort, efficiency, and LEED-certified design to prepare for a sustainable future.

Scientists at the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer have achieved a breakthrough once thought impossible: using a ground-based optical interferometer to observe a satellite in geosynchronous orbit. As the number of satellites around Earth surges, the capability could transform space surveillance, helping governments and commercial operators track spacecraft condition, orientation and activity while opening new frontiers in astronomy.

Starting July 1, New Mexicans can report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with disabilities by calling one toll-free number — with no more bureaucratic handoffs. The restored hotline 800-445-6242 connects callers directly to state investigators.

In the headwaters of the Rio Chama, a proposed uranium exploration project has ignited a clash between national nuclear ambitions and local efforts to protect one of New Mexico’s most treasured watersheds.