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Rooted in place: Mark Goldman on green building, receiving the Ré Peace priz
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,...
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...
The Editor’s Eye Focuses on the Light in Taos
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...