UNM Gets Grant of Over $50 Million From Army in 2003

UNM Gets Grant of Over $50 Million From Army in 2003 Back in 2003 UNM was awarded a grant from the US Army.  It was given to UNM along with New Mexico State University, with UNM being the project leader.  This shows how the universities and military are more and more connected. It was part [...]

Homeland Security Buys an Entire Town, Playas NM

The Town of Playas, New Mexico was a virtual ghost town before 2003.  It was developed in the 1970’s by Phelps Dodge, the mining company.  It was intended to house 500 workers and their families employed at the nearby copper smelting plant.  The town once included 259 homes, six apartment buildings, a community and fitness [...]