Author Archives: UNM Sustainability Studies Program

We’re talking about g­uerrillas actually. Normally, the term guerrilla invokes thoughts of sneak attacks and rebel soldiers but in a different context, guerrilla gardeners use a similar tactic of rebellion to address urban food issues, land use, and aesthetics. Guerrilla … Continue reading →

The pueblo people of the San Juan are people of tradition. Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo) is a community approximately twenty-five miles North of Santa Fe, and is a site where the history and practices of New Mexico are kept … Continue reading →

What is Composting? Composting is quite simple and very useful. The dictionary defines it as a mixture of various decaying organic substances, such as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil. This sounds like an easy process, but it … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard of freshman fifteen and we all try to avoid it. We promise ourselves that we’re not going to gain that extra fifteen pounds during our first year of college. Most of us think we’re going to make … Continue reading →

Gardening is hard work, but it is fun and the rewards are even better! Just having a small garden in your backyard can lead to outstanding benefits for the environment, for the community, and for your own personal health. Why … Continue reading →

On Sunday, February 8th, I met with Michelle Franklin, Cirrelda Snider-Bryan and Martha Whitman to discuss the history of one of the first food cooperatives in Albuquerque – Ochá – and how it laid the foundation for movements and programs … Continue reading →

Do you remember what food you ate three days ago? Did you even take the time to savor it, or did you eat it as quickly as possible? How did it affect your body and mind once you ate it? … Continue reading →

A few months after my 20th birthday, my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer. A little more than a month later, she passed away to the despair of her loved ones, former colleagues, and students. Now, a … Continue reading →

Come celebrate Earth Day at the University of New Mexico’s 7th Annual Sustainability Expo. The event will be held on Cornell Mall — just east of the Student Union Building — on Tuesday, April 21st from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. … Continue reading →

In addition to the longtime summer favorites – like the Downtown, Los Ranchos and Nob Hill Growers’ Markets, there are a number of new Albuquerque-area markets starting up this season! Support one or support them all… Visit the New Mexico … Continue reading →