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  • artistic shadow of sad child on bunk
    Trapped 
    By Ed Williams / Searchlight NM

    Foster youth — in particular, teenagers with serious mental health conditions — are routinely placed in dangerous situations while in state custody.
  • Working and homeless: local man seeks a buck and some sympathy
    By Tenzin Tsering

    A shopping trip in Four Hills can lead to uncomfortable encounters with the down and out, but this time a touch of humanity was found just outside the parking lot.
  •  Spanish colonial art draws visitors to Las Trampas
    By Mariah Baca

    A road trip on the scenic high road to Taos delivers you to the San Jose de Gracia church in Las Trampas, one of the best-preserved Spanish colonial churches in New Mexico. 
  • Three women in a radio studio
    Listen and wonder: UNM audio students hit play
    By Gillian Barkhurst, Addison Fulton and Viola Murphy

    Three UNM students take their podcast assignments into some strange, but entertaining, dimensions!
  • IPCC capitalizes on Gathering of Nations
    By Miyawni Curtis

    The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center often schedules special events around the Gathering of Nations and this year even the Center’s gas station got in on the action.
  • UNM’s Jerrick Reed II drafted
    By Brody Foster
    UNM footballer Jerrick Reed goes pro. He’ll be trading the sunny desert for the soggy Pacific Northwest.
  • For drag performers the show must go on
    By Sara Atencio-Gonzales

    Despite attacks by conservative politicians and efforts to restrict or ban their performances nationwide, drag performers in Albuquerque continue to pursue their art.
  • A photo finish for spring 2023
    By Syaire Riley

    The end of the school year can look different for each student, teacher, and faculty member of UNM. See what it looks like through moments captured around campus in the final weeks.
  • Cakes sweeten Mother’s Day
    Elizabeth Secor

    As the second Sunday of May fast approaches, so with it does Mother’s Day. Anyone at a loss on what to give their mother on this special day needs to look no further than these recipes.
  • Podcast demo: For Athletes
    By Skye McMillon

    As student-athletes, we face the challenges of balancing sports and academics. Let’s just say it’s not easy.
  • APS extends school year
    By Kyle Smith

    Albuquerque schools is making plans for a pretty big change to the school calendar.
  • 89 pounds and counting
    Losing weight takes effort and commitment, but anyone can learn to do it, Taton Yazzie says.
  • Rise above the clouds
    By Elijah Varela

    Vaping has been linked to a number of health issues. In response, the New Mexico Department of Health has rolled out a “Vape Free” program.
  • Retro game collectors cashing in
    By Andres Torres

    In this pilot episode. a video game collector gives his opinion on today’s retro collecting market while also discussing tips on how to start a collection for a cheap price.
  • Podcast demo: In the House
    By Syaire Riley

    A father and his son’s relationship is a special one. A father and son on the mic, that’s even better. Take a listen to this podcast duo and their conversations centered around topics the whole family can enjoy!
  • Podcast demo: Down With the Drag
    By Joey Wagner

    Down with the Drag is a podcast demo covering the importance of drag and explaining the history of the art-form.
  • Podcast demo: Psychedelia
    By Chris Robbins

    Psychedelic drugs are not just for counterculture escapism anymore. This podcast pilot explores the emerging dimensions of psychedelics as medicine.
  • Podcast demo: Universal Overload
    By Miyawni Curtis

    Do we appreciate the mental health of the leaders in our community? This podcast will explore that and more. Hear a clip from the upcoming episode in which a former high school coach confronts why she left.
  • Podcast demo: A Musician’s Guide to Music
    By Ryan Grossetete

    “These notes portray the way I feel” — Two Albuquerque musicians share their experiences making music.
  • Podcast demo: Popcorn Culture
    By Ryan Lovato

    Popcorn Culture is a podcast where co-hosts Ryan Lovato and Katherine Ronquillo provide in-depth movie reviews. In this pilot, Ryan and Katherine provide a personal review of the movie Creed 3. Popcorn Culture is a podcast for movie lovers and critics. If you’re looking for a detailed and honest review, Popcorn Culture is the podcast for you.
  • Podcast demo: The Mind of Future Me
    By Alyssa Buchanan

    This podcast plans to explore the challenges of college. The pilot episode aims at resources offered for financial aid.
  • Podcast: Southeast Renovations
    By Justine Collister

    Southeast Renovations is a podcast that gives tips and tricks for those who want to change the look of their home. Here Justine and Trevor talk about painting doors, changing light fixtures and light switches.
  • UNM Draft Day Dreams
    By Brody Foster

    With draft day right around the corner, UNM football fans and players hope to see one of their own drafted into the NFL.
  • UNM seeks input on campus safety
    By Elijah Barela

    UNM’s Campus Climate Survey seeks student input that could be used to make changes on campus.
  • Isotopes Season Begins
    By Syaire Riley

    The Albuquerque Isotopes triumphed in their first home game on April 4, a crowd-pleasing start to the season
  • Cherry Reel spotlights student films
    By Sara Atencio-Gonazales

    UNM will present 20 student-made short films during the Cherry Reel Film Festival April 22 in the Student Union Building.
  • New $10 million center at UNM will address pedestrian safety
    By Kyle Smith

    People die getting hit by cars more often in New Mexico than nearly anywhere else in the country. This extraordinarily high rate of pedestrian fatalities is one reason UNM has been selected as the site of a new $10 million center to promote safety.
  • Roberta Ramo helped pave the way for Title IX
    By Skye McMillon

    As Women’s History Month comes to an end, one thing that continues is the historic change in women’s sports thanks to Title IX and thanks to influential women like Albuquerque lawyer Roberta Cooper Ramo.
  • UNM student helps raise $28,000 for Locker#505
    By Miyawni Curtis

    UNM Business major Katherine Smith helped Locker #505 raise about $10,000 more than ever to support its’ mission of providing school clothes for Albuquerque children in need.
  • Rudolfo Anaya expresses the Chicano identity
    By Mariah Baca

    New Mexico-born novelist Rudolfo Anaya recognizes the Chicano identity through his writing, despite significant barriers he faced, according to new research from a UNM scholar.

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