What do the colors of the Zia symbol represent?
ANSWERED QUESTION Despite pueblo objections, Zia symbol embedded in New Mexican culture The Zia sun symbol is as New Mexican as green chile and hot air balloons.... Read more.
How has Breaking Bad affected New Mexico’s economy?
ANSWERED QUESTION Breaking Bad is good for New Mexico As part of our Curious New Mexico project, UNM student Caitlin Carcerano asked, “How big is the impact that... Read more.
Do APD officers get counseling after traumatic situations?
ANSWERED QUESTION New project offers peer counseling to APD officers As part of our Curious New Mexico project, we received a question asking if Albuquerque Police... Read more.
Why does Albuquerque’s water taste funny?
ANSWERED QUESTION Why does Albuquerque’s water taste funny? The most popular questions we’ve received as part of our Curious New Mexico project are about... Read more.
How does a record store such as Charley’s survive in the age of MP3?
ANSWERED QUESTION For our Curious New Mexico project, Marino Johnson asked us to look into a music store in the North East Heights of Albuquerque that has been around... Read more.
Why is the sand white at the White Sands National Monument?
ANSWERED QUESTION New Mexico’s dunes of gypsum As part of our Curious New Mexico project, resident Tres Chaires asked about the White Sands National Monument,... Read more.
What’s the most scenic motorcycle route in New Mexico?
ANSWERED QUESTION 50 Miles on N.M. 14 With nice weather most of the year, many New Mexicans enjoy an occasional motorcycle ride. With a plethora of great routes,... Read more.
Can roadrunners fly?
ANSWERED QUESTION In New Mexico, roadrunners are more than cartoon character As part of our Curious New Mexico project, Russell Yazzie asked if roadrunners can... Read more.
What are the little free libraries across town?
QUESTION IN PROGRESS Question: What are the little free libraries across town? What we’ve learned: Little Free Libraries is an organization that sets up small... Read more.
Why does Albuquerque’s water taste funny?
QUESTION IN PROGRESS Question: Why does Albuquerque’s water taste funny? What we’ve learned: Albuquerque’s water comes from two different sources,... Read more.