UNM-Taos recently came together in the glow of nearly 500 farolitos for our 2nd Annual Illuminando Nuestros Caminos (Illuminating Our Paths)
Year: 2025
A new hub for learning, culture, and discovery
On November 21, under the expansive skies of Northern New Mexico, UNM-Taos celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of the Cielo Centro amphitheater on Klauer Campus
Promoting higher ed in Tribal communities
Chenoa Velarde left an indelible mark on our campus during her tenure as an advisor for the Senior Student Program and Student Government Association.
A TECC story: ‘It’s never too late to start again’
Taos Education and Career Center (TECC) student Ashva Mackley has struggled with learning his entire life.
UNM-Taos leaving a mark at future Whataburger
It was a bone-chilling morning on Jan. 23 when UNM-Taos was invited to the site of the future Whataburger restaurant by Albertsons to legally deface the building
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Keeping Taos edgy: OTaosuCon pops culture
Chewbacca the dog wagging his tail, dazzling alien warriors in all their cosmic glory, and a close-to-life-size, animated R2D2 beeping and flashing. Bursts of laughter, beaming smiles, and new friendships forming everywhere I looked. The inaugural OTaosuCon held on...
Join us in celebrating one of our own: Gina Vigil, a 2026 Taoseña Award honoree
For more than thirty years, Gina Vigil has been the heart and soul of education and community at UNM-Taos. From her early days as a work-study student to her full-time service, which began in the mid-1990s, Gina’s unwavering dedication has shaped the very fabric of...
New children’s book highlights family experiences with Parkinson’s disease
UNM-Taos adjunct instructor Dr. George Ackerman has released a heartfelt new children’s book titled I Love You, Grandma Sharon! Inspired by his mother’s journey with Parkinson’s disease, the book follows the loving bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter,...
Chenoa Velarde selected as community leadership fellow
Every child deserves a fair shot. Every adult is a potential steward for a child’s success. Every community can generate and nurture innovation for its children and families. Collaborating leadership and action to unite and build expansive coalitions of people who...
OTaosuCon Q & A: The inaugural Taos pop culture fest is coming
We've seen the flyers. We feel the excitement. A special campus event is on the horizon. BCAM sat down with Maggie Duval, FDMA Project & Events Coordinator and Peter Walker, FDMA Department Chair, to get the lowdown on OTaosuCon. BCAM: What is the OTaosuCon event...