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Join us in celebrating one of our own: Gina Vigil, a 2026 Taoseña Award honoree
Feb 17, 2026
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
Feb 11, 2026
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
Feb 4, 2026
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
Jan 28, 2026
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...
The Editor’s Eye Focuses on the Light in Taos
Jan 21, 2026
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...
Kids Campus celebrates the season with creativity, community, and compassion
Jan 20, 2026
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...
UNM-Taos celebrates Annual Illuminando Nuestros Caminos
Dec 12, 2025
UNM-Taos recently came together in the glow of nearly 500 farolitos for our 2nd Annual Illuminando Nuestros Caminos (Illuminating Our Paths)
A new hub for learning, culture, and discovery
Nov 26, 2025
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
Aug 21, 2025
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’
Jun 25, 2025
Taos Education and Career Center (TECC) student Ashva Mackley has struggled with learning his entire life.