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UNM-Gallup solar technician course offers bright future

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · 15d

UNM-Gallup's new 12-week solar technician program is already having a positive impact on local communities. Students are getting hands-on experience installing solar in rural and Native American communities in need of electricity. Read more about the program and its impact: bit.ly/3Vxmvyv

ZUNI, N.M. — Five students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup's new solar technician program gathered with their instructors on a sunny day in late August to determine the best placement to inst...

UNM celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · 20d

Lobos y Lowriders cruised onto campus yesterday, low and slow 🛞

Visitors at Lobos y Lowriders examining a variety of vintage vehicles displayed outdoors under bright sunlight.

Group of flamenco dancers performing outdoors, wearing traditional black and red attire.

Lobo Louie and Lucy standing in front of a classic car at Lobos y Lowriders.

Classic cars with open hoods displayed at Lobos y Lowriders, highlighting their detailed engines and vintage designs.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · 21d

Hispanic Heritage Month has begun! This month, we celebrate Hispanic history, culture, and contributions. Read more about the resource centers on campus, the academic programs and their research, the events taking place and the ways UNM honors the state’s rich Hispanic heritage year-round.

Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, people and organizations alike celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of the various Hispanic and Latinx diasporas across the U.S. for Hispanic Heritage...

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · 27d

We've never been more quack. I mean back...

Welcome back Duck Pond! 🦆

Read about the improvements made to the heart of campus.

bit.ly/4mdVomR

View of a the Duck Pond, surrounded by lush trees and a pathway with people sitting on benches. Foreground features rocky terrain.

View from a green park chair overlooking the Duck Pond surrounded by lush trees in a well-maintained park.

A serene scene featuring a wooden bridge over a tranquil pond, with tall grasses in the foreground and lush greenery in the background.

A scenic view of a fountain in the center of the Duck Pond, surrounded by lush trees and a clear sky.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 31

The University is closed tomorrow, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.

A vibrant photo of pink flowers in the foreground with The University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library in the background, showcasing its distinctive adobe architecture and tranquil surroundings.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 29

UNM alumni and green chile go together like... green chile and UNM alumni. Check out some highlights from The University of New Mexico Alumni Association D.C. chapter green chile roast!

UNM PATS rolls out virtual permits for Academic Year 2025-2026

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 27

For those of you wondering about the humanities building, this is what ACTUALLY happened.

Photoshopped image of a massive roadrunner with a chunk of the humanities building in its mouth.

Photoshopped image of a food delivery robot driving into the humanities building.

Photoshopped image of a UFO with pieces of the humanities building in its tractor beam.

Photoshopped image of a massive tumbleweed snowman behind the humanities building with black smoke in the background.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 25

Where could this be? 🕵️

If you guessed Keller Hall, you'd be right! Containing 2,741 pipes, Keller Hall has one of the largest organs in the state.

Close-up of an organ's pipes in varying sizes and colors, showcasing metallic and wooden materials.

Close-up of metal organ pipes arrayed in a row, displaying varying lengths and diameters.

A close-up view of the pipes of a large pipe organ, showcasing various sizes and materials.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 20

With new License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology, students and staff parking in K, South Lot, R, GR, T, INS, S, and Y lots no longer need to show physical parking permits; simply park and go! Learn more about this new program below: bit.ly/4mtoQ9y

Starting this Academic Year 2025-2026 (AY25-26), The University of New Mexico’s Parking & Transportation Services (PATS) is incorporating License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology into its operations...

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 18

Introducing the #UNM29 class! Welcome home, Lobos.

The new UNM class of 2029 in cherry red shirts attentively watching a performance in a large auditorium.

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 13

Viga appreciation post ☀️

Sunlit view of a traditional Southwestern-style adobe building with a turquoise window frame and wooden accents under a clear blue sky.

Architectural detail of a building showing a row of cylindrical wood vigas casting shadows on a textured wall above a window.

Side view of a traditional adobe building with vigas, clear blue sky above, and green foliage peeking from the side.

Exterior view of a traditional adobe-style building with a flat roof, supported by wooden beams, featuring a teal door and matching window frames, set against a backdrop of grass and trees.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Aug 8

The Rail Yards Market is the perfect place to spend your Sundays in Albuquerque—especially when green chile roasting season is in full swing. 🌶️

Read all about it and discover some locally owned vendors:
lobolife.unm.edu/rail-yards-m... 🪴

Two people wearing gloves handling green chile peppers at the Rail Yards Market.

Two UNM students hold freshly-roasted green chile outside at the Rail Yards Market. One student pretends to kiss the chile.

Two Rail Yards Market vendors wearing UNM merchandise hand a bouquet to two smiling customers.

Two UNM students wearing flower crowns walking and smiling in front of an industrial building with railroad tracks at the Rail Yards Market.

Mental Health Resources | The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 30

If you're still feeling overwhelmed and confused, that's okay, and it's something many of us are feeling. To access UNM's free mental health resources customized to you, go to mentalhealth.unm.edu. (3/3)

mentalhealth.unm.edu

UNM staff, faculty volunteer time to help register first year students

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 30

We're thankful for the constant efforts of all UNM staff to support our students and community in the face of a campus crisis. (2/3)

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 30

Today, more than 100 staff and faculty volunteers are assisting new students who were unable to register for classes due to the events of July 25 in completing their registration virtually and in person. (1/3)

The University of New Mexico’s campus community came together on Wednesday to support our new incoming students after a tragic death on campus last week.

LoboAlerts Emergency Messaging | The University of New Mexico

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 25

Hello, LoboAlerts have been sent consistently all morning via text and email. Make sure you're opted in for these. You can check that setting but selecting "login" here: loboalerts.unm.edu

loboalerts.unm.edu

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 21

Did you know males make up 90% of NM's prison population, or that 56% of inmates are Hispanic? A new report from the New Mexico Sentencing Commission (NMSC) shines a light on prison demographics in the state. Read more about the study, and why it's so important to lawmakers.

Study: A look inside New Mexico's prison population

The New Mexico Sentencing Commission released its annual report highlighting New Mexico's prison population for the 2024 fiscal year.

Engineering a new treatment for ovarian cancer

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 18

Some headlines hold real impact, like promising new research for treating ovarian cancer. Olivia Lanier received a grant to pilot a nanoparticle-packed gel that could help treat resistant forms of ovarian cancer. Read more about this hopeful development in closing the gender equity gap in medicine.

There’s a long way to go when it comes to sex and gender equity in medicine, but engineers at The University of New Mexico hope to close the gap with a new research project exploring alternative treat...

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 15

Coronado Hall has a new look 😍

Five individuals in a bright dorm kitchen with modern decor, engaging in a casual conversation around a large table.

A group of people sitting and conversing in the Coronado lounge area with large windows showing mountain views.

Group of individuals in the Coronado lounge area with round tables and comfy chairs, interacting and engaged in discussions, with large windows showcasing a view of trees.

UNM astronomers confirm new gas giant exoplanet with help from citizen scientists worldwide

The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 14

"The next 50 years represent a critical period for making changes." With higher temperatures and higher demand, the Western US is facing a critical situation: water shortages. UNM law professor Warigia Bowman proposes four changes that could be critical in saving some of our water.
bit.ly/3IrFmYs

Simple diagram of an aquifer, with a blue sky, various layers of rock, and water.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 11

College is all about building bridges, including a new one at the Duck Pond. 🦆

A newly constructed bridge with railings over a pond in a park on a sunny day.

Workers oversee the installation of a bridge in the Duck Pond, with a crane lifting the bridge over a small pond. Several vehicles and trees surround the area on a sunny day.

A bridge, held by a crane, is slowly put into position at the Duck Pond.

Image shows a construction site with a crane next to a newly built bridge over a calm water body, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear sky.

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 7

Astronomers from UNM, along with researchers and citizen scientists, have confirmed the existence of a rare new giant exoplanet, TOI-4465 b, a gas giant located approximately 400 light-years away that's 25% larger in radius than Jupiter! Read more about this giant discovery:
bit.ly/4kopC5S

Astronomers from The University of New Mexico, along with U.S. and international researchers, have confirmed the existence of a new giant exoplanet, made possible through a collaboration with citizen ...

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The University of New Mexico @unm.edu · Jul 3

The University will be closed tomorrow, 7/4, in observance of Independence Day.

Close-up of green pine needles in focus, with a blurred background featuring Zimmerman Library and a lamppost.