January

EMTs — Making a Difference
January 7, 2022

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Photo courtesy Josh Wright
Former UNM-Taos students take part in an EMS program clinic under the instruction of Josh Wright, second from the left in the gray jacket standing in the back.

 

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February

Closing the Skills Gap
February 23, 2022

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UNM-Taos Education Specialist Hannah Smith is pictured conducting Excel training for Taos Ski Valley. The training was held at UNM-Taos HIVE and at the Klauer Campus.

Workforce developm…


Reading and Writing About Children's Rights
February 18, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo
Amber Gordon, UNM-Taos English faculty member, and New Mexico children's literacy collaborator 

 

The ability to read and write enriches people’s lives and th…


March

Changing the College Experience
March 23, 2022

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In the fall of 2021, the UNM-Taos Leadership team gave themselves a book assignment. They began reading and discussing Redesigning America’s Community Colleges, and campus directors have…


Being 'Thoughtful and Intentional'
March 23, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo/Artwork detail of "Gatherings" by Nora Naranjo-Morse, UNM-Taos Padre Martinez Hall
The AHSIE Conference provides Hispanic Serving Institution practitioners and educators with…

Out of the Classroom, Into the Wild
March 16, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo
UNM-Taos Natural Resources Management Program Director Brooke Zanetell    
 
Courtesy Ecology Project International
Researchers demand quality data,…

Building an economy that works for everyone
March 9, 2022

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Photo by Scott Gerdes

 

In a local effort to build an economy that works for everyone — specifically to support Native American job seekers, employees, and businesses — UNM-Taos and …


ACE Fellow Hosted by UNM Visits Taos
March 2, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo

ACE Fellow Dr. Lisa Jasinski, Trinity University special assistant to the vice president of Academic Affairs photographed at Klauer Campus on Feb. 23.

 

Last August, UN…


April

May

Early Registration
May 31, 2022

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Have you registered for the Fall 2022 semester at UNM-Taos yet? If you are a new degree-seeking Summer or Fall student enrolled in the Fall 2022 term, you will automatically be entered to win a …


From School of Hard Knocks to Academic Advisor
May 11, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo
Former California gang member Juan Juarez changed his life after moving to Taos and attending UNM-Taos. This summer he begins a new career as a UNM-Taos academic advisor.

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Worldly Cooks
May 11, 2022

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Photo by Scott Gerdes
Culinary Arts graduate Katie Medina plates her lemon tarts (British Isles-inspired) during the International Cuisine class's final presentation on May 2 at Taos County Economic …

June

Blazing an environmental engineering trail
June 8, 2022

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Ryan Himes

 

By Scott Gerdes 

While flames continue to eat up acres of the Northern New Mexico landscape, UNM-Taos graduate Ryan Himes is busy crafting a master’s thesi…


What Do Kids Want to Be When They Grow Up?
June 1, 2022

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Photo by Scott Gerdes
UNM-Taos IT Support Manager Nikki Maes and IT Support Tech Robert Tougree show students the inner workings of an electronic patient mannequin on May 5 during a student tour at R…

July

Tuition-free College in New Mexico
July 29, 2022

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The Land of Enchantment has done something pioneering: current and future public university students of all ages may qualify to get college paid for, drastically reducing or eliminating studen…


August

First Year Reflections
August 31, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo
Chancellor Mary Gutierrez, Ed.D.: “Taos is rich with people who are invested in the community and are working hard to protect our resources, serve the community, and en…

Lobo Food Pantry: Lobos Helping Lobos
August 24, 2022

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In front on left, Student Resource Navigator Cami Hartman greets students to the newly opened Lobo Food Pantry during Welcome Back Week at Klauer Campus.

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Carrie Fonder: What Sticks
August 24, 2022

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The University of New Mexico–Taos Department of Fine Arts and Digital Media is pleased to present Carrie Fonder: What Sticks, the first professional artist exhibition in the Atrium Gallery sinc…


UNM-Taos Education & Career Center Awarded Funds
August 3, 2022

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Photo by Scott Gerdes
A May 2022 High School Equivalency graduate takes time from the festivities to register at UNM-Taos.

 

Dallas Loretto knew he needed to make changes in his life and he knew…


September

Nursing, CDL, EMT Students Get Financial Aid Boost
September 21, 2022

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From L-R: UNM-Taos Chancellor Mary Gutierrez, Ed.D.; Lions Club Treasurer Judy Cockburn; Lions Club President Wayne Rutherford; Lions Club Secretary Pat Martinez Rutherford; and UNM-Ta…

Fruits of Their Labor
September 13, 2022

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (left) and UNM-Taos Hospitality Coordinator andCulinary Arts Instructor Karla Nardi share a smile during a gathering at the Farmhouse Café and Baker…

SBDC Director Kaelin Named ‘State Star’
September 7, 2022

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Anwar Kaelin, UNM-Taos Small Business Development Center director

 

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UNM-Taos Director Anwar Kaelin’s successes and accolades just kee…


October

Learning to Code, Coding to Learn
October 26, 2022

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Photo by Scott Gerdes
L-R: Taos Academy STEMarts Lab and Design and Technology instructor Lee Shawver goes over game coding options with Youth Coding League student participants Eleanor and Isla on O…

Culinary Arts Caught Playing with Their Food
October 19, 2022

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Photo by Anita Bringas
Above: "Adventures in the Land of Enchantment," created by UNM-Taos Culinary Arts students under the guidance and instruction of faculty member Karla Nardi (second from le…

Completion of STEM-H Building Finally Celebrated
October 19, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo
UNM-Taos' Dr. Colin Nichols, department chair and associate professor of sciences, gets the STEM-H building ribbon-cutting honors during a ceremony on Oct. 13. From L-R stand…

UNM-Taos HIVE awarded highly competitive grant
October 11, 2022

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Photo by Enrico Trujillo
HIVE Director Rose Reza (center), leads a workshop at the HIVE in Taos. UNM-Taos HIVE is a coworking space and small business support center with onsite UNM-Taos classes…

Student Government Sees Record Number of Candidates
October 5, 2022

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Photo By Enrico Trujillo
The 2022-2023 SGA senators were sworn in and selected for positions on Oct. 4. L-R: SGA Staff Advisor Cami Hartman; Sen. Marissa Tafoya; Sen. Adrian Rodriguez; Sen. Juan Carl…

December

Finding Smokey Bear
December 6, 2022

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Photo courtesy Carson National Forest
Carson National Forest Questa District Ranger Adam LaDell brought Smokey Bear and staff to thank Mr. Samora for telling his story and his contributions to p…