/tags/university-of-new-mexico university of new mexico en-US Copyright Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:22:41 GMT /local-news/2025-09-22/raven-chacon-albuquerque-stage-all-day-performance Last year, the Tamarind Institute reached out to Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Raven Chacon, to create a lithograph print of his illustrations of an immersive art concept. It will blossom into a full day performance across the city of Albuquerque this Saturday. It’s called Tiguex. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:22:41 GMT /local-news/2025-09-22/raven-chacon-albuquerque-stage-all-day-performance Mia Casas /show/university-showcase/2025-09-16/new-mexico-chicano-art-finds-new-life-through-exhibit-and-research Two UNM professors are recovering the legacy of art by Chicano and Chicana artists in New Mexico, which has been overlooked in the history of the Chicano movement, through a museum show and a catalog with academic essays. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:30:52 GMT /show/university-showcase/2025-09-16/new-mexico-chicano-art-finds-new-life-through-exhibit-and-research /local-news/2025-09-11/unm-students-split-on-kirk-dont-condone-assassination Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University event Wednesday. The shooting quickly gained traction on social media, where folks from all sides of the aisle had things to say. ������ spoke with students Thursday at the University of New Mexico about how they're feeling. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:28:43 GMT /local-news/2025-09-11/unm-students-split-on-kirk-dont-condone-assassination Mia Casas /local-news/2025-09-03/unm-duck-pond-makeover-students-disappointed At the grand reopening for the University of New Mexico Duck Pond Wednesday a few dozen people gathered around a podium while several folks from the university spoke. Enthusiastic staff and faculty were on hand, but students were less excited. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:28:49 GMT /local-news/2025-09-03/unm-duck-pond-makeover-students-disappointed Mia Casas /local-news/2025-08-11/renovated-unm-duck-pond The long-awaited reopening of the University of New Mexico’s Duck Pond is coming soon. Last Friday the pond had its “soft opening,” but there are still a few kinks to work out before the community can fully enjoy the space. Check out what's new and why it was necessary. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:26:25 GMT /local-news/2025-08-11/renovated-unm-duck-pond Mia Casas /local-news/2025-08-04/nm-college-students-food-insecurity-rise Food insecurity among New Mexico's college students could rise due to changes in the nation's food assistance program. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:43:45 GMT /local-news/2025-08-04/nm-college-students-food-insecurity-rise Roz Brown /local-news/2025-08-01/unm-officials-pledge-transparency-shooting A week after a 14-year-old was fatally shot in campus housing, University of New Mexico officials say they’re working to revamp policies to keep the community safer. Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:58:22 GMT /local-news/2025-08-01/unm-officials-pledge-transparency-shooting Megan Kamerick /local-news/2025-07-28/vigil-will-honor-14-year-old-killed-at-unm Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:12:20 GMT /local-news/2025-07-28/vigil-will-honor-14-year-old-killed-at-unm Megan Kamerick /local-news/2025-07-27/univeristy-new-mexico-shooting-gun-violence Early Friday morning a shooting at the University or New Mexico leaving one dead and another in critical care. The campus was in lockdown for over 10 hours. U.S. Marshals arrested the suspect Friday in Los Lunas. A student advocate with Everytown for Gun Safety talks about the impacts of the continuing violence on school campuses as the story develops. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:39:49 GMT /local-news/2025-07-27/univeristy-new-mexico-shooting-gun-violence Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2025-07-25/unm-shooting-lockdown-suspect-arrested A shooting this morning at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque has left one person dead and another with non-life threatening injuries. New Mexico State Police lifted a shelter-in-place order that began at 5:30 a.m. just before 4 p.m. KOAT reported the U.S. Marshals arrested the shooting suspect in Los Lunas. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:22:41 GMT /local-news/2025-07-25/unm-shooting-lockdown-suspect-arrested Daniel Montaño, Megan Kamerick, Mia Casas