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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Isaiah Galante describes himself as a filmmaker who “drifts everywhere,” but his lens always seems to pivot back to one specific coordinate: home. For Galante, the high desert isn’t just a location; it is a character in itself. “We live in the most beautiful place on...
As the year drew to a close and winter’s chill settled over campus, the Kids Campus eagerly embraced the festive spirit, coming together with the vibrant Kids Campus community to celebrate the joys of the season. Laughter and creativity filled the air as children...
Taos Lobos joined students from across UNM at the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit (May 19–21 in Charlotte, NC), where they explored ways to reduce food waste, fight hunger, and cut carbon emissions. Students presented projects from a USDA-SARE grant led by Dr....
For architect, UNM-Taos instructor and Construction Technology Coordinator Mark Goldman, receiving the Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Lifetime Achievement Award from UNM is more than a professional milestone—it is deeply personal. “I was and am still kind of in shock to...
Is Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) a big deal? Yes, it is. PTK is the oldest and most prestigious U.S. honor society for two-year colleges. Eight UNM-Taos Lobos joined the esteemed list during an afternoon induction ceremony on May 5 at Padre Martinez Hall. The 2026 members...
Taos Ski Valley (TSV) has named its 2026 winter Uplift Youth Fund recipients, raising total investment to $200,000 in two years. Among the six local organizations selected is UNM‑Taos’s “You Can Do It, Mija!” program. The Mija program received $5,000 to support...
A new impact study commissioned by UNM-Taos highlights the significant educational, economic, and community benefits of the proposed Cielo Centro Observatory, a cornerstone of our broader Cielo Centro (Sky Center) project. Conducted by UNM’s Bureau of Business &...