News
UNM-Taos student transportation: From barriers to solutions
For many Taos Lobos, getting to class is not as simple as a short commute. It is a daily calculation—of miles, money, and time—that can directly affect whether they can show up, stay enrolled, and succeed. Recognizing this challenge, UNM-Taos Thrive: Food and Resource...
From textbooks to trailheads: Sustainability comes alive in the Gila
Students in SUST 2110-Climate Change and Sustainability took their learning into the field during a May backpacking course in the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, where the landscape became the classroom. Over the course of the trip, students explored how...
Saving scraps: Lobos attend ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
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....
Rooted in place: Mark Goldman on green building, receiving the Ré Peace prize
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...
Top of the heap
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...
UNM-Taos youth mentoring program receives TSV support
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...
Study finds Cielo Centro Observatory poised to boost education, workforce development, and local economy
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 &...
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,...