This November, New Mexico voters will consider two important ballot initiatives that will support educational opportunity, strengthen communities and expand access to the resources students and residents need to learn, grow and succeed. General Obligation Bond 3 for Higher Education and General Obligation Bond 2 for Libraries invests in the educational infrastructure and resources that…
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WNMU and Higher Education GO Bond – A Win/Win for the Region
General Obligation Higher Education Bond 3 (GO Bond 3), part of the upcoming November general election, will provide Western New Mexico University with $3 million for crucial infrastructure and facility improvements on the Silver City campus. Investing in GO Bond 3 is critical to protecting New Mexico students’ sustained achievement and strengthening the state’s economic… Continue reading WNMU and Higher Education GO Bond – A Win/Win for the Region
WNMU Launches Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Certificate Program to Cultivate Environmental Leaders
Western New Mexico University is expanding its course offerings by introducing the Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Certificate Program, an initiative that trains students in the specialized science of managing trees, green spaces and community forests. As municipalities across the American Southwest face rising temperatures and increasing environmental stresses, this new program provides vital hands-on training… Continue reading WNMU Launches Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Certificate Program to Cultivate Environmental Leaders
Balancing the Modern Mustang: How to Succeed in WNMU Online Programs
Juggling occupational goals, family obligations, and higher education can feel like walking on a tightrope. Whether a student prefers online or on-campus, finding the right strategy for scholastic success is essential. Western New Mexico University, known for its substantial and growing footprint in online education, shares insights to help learners excel in digital classrooms. As… Continue reading Balancing the Modern Mustang: How to Succeed in WNMU Online Programs
Prominent Women’s Magazine Features WNMU Junior and Entrepreneur Crystal Goodyear
For Western New Mexico University junior Crystal Goodyear, leadership isn’t about knowing all the answers—it is about being present with grit, grace and a lifelong commitment to raising others along the way. A business management major and local entrepreneur, Goodyear has turned a lifetime of extraordinary personal resilience into a driving force for student advocacy,… Continue reading Prominent Women’s Magazine Features WNMU Junior and Entrepreneur Crystal Goodyear
WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings
Enrollment at the Western New Mexico University School of Business reached an all-time high this semester with 348 declared majors. The historic record comes alongside new national distinctions recognizing the WNMU business programs among the state’s best. Research.com recently ranked the WNMU Bachelor of Business Administration among the top 10 business degree programs in New… Continue reading WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings
Artist Dina Perlasca Explores Borderland Identity and Resilience in WNMU Exhibition
Exploring the harsh beauty of the Southwest and the complexities of generational inheritance, multidisciplinary artist Dina Perlasca brings her striking new exhibition, “Desert Home/ Casa del Desierto,” to Western New Mexico University. The collection showcases ceramics, textiles, clay paintings and domestic materials to examine how regional landscapes mirror personal history, resilience and survival. Drawing on… Continue reading Artist Dina Perlasca Explores Borderland Identity and Resilience in WNMU Exhibition
WNMU Lone Star Conference Scholar-Athlete Award Class of 2026
Western New Mexico University’s Diego Diaz and Alexandria Klemke have been selected as the institution’s recipients of the Lone Star Conference Scholar-Athlete Award for the Class of 2026, the conference office announced. The Lone Star Conference Scholar-Athlete Award is presented annually to one male and one female student-athlete from each member institution’s graduating class. Recipients… Continue reading WNMU Lone Star Conference Scholar-Athlete Award Class of 2026
WNMU Alum DeMarcus Contreras Modernizes Technical Infrastructure in New Mexico
Western New Mexico University alum DeMarcus Contreras has steadily established himself as a strong force in enterprise data architecture, applying a unique synthesis of behavioral psychology, technical mastery and strategic-minded perspective to change how organizations leverage technical information. Recently promoted to Data Architect Manager at Western New Mexico Communications, Contreras now oversees complete data strategy,… Continue reading WNMU Alum DeMarcus Contreras Modernizes Technical Infrastructure in New Mexico
President Jose E. Coll Report to the Board of Regents
September 10, 2026 KEY OBSERVATIONS OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS: COMMUNITY, FACULTY MENTORSHIP & REAL-WORLD IMPACT Reflecting on my first three months as President, my primary observation is that Western New Mexico University possesses an exceptionally strong community. Community—both internally across our campus and externally throughout our region—is the engine that drives us forward. Our…