WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Endangered Species Protection Sought for New Mexico Flower Threatened by Fossil Fuel Industry * TUCSON, Ariz. The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect Allred's flax under the Endangered Species Act. This rare flowering plant is found only in the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas. Much of its known and potential  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New massive duck-billed dinosaur species identified * CENTER VALLEY, Pa. There's a new dinosaur species on the block. An international team, including a biologist from Penn State Lehigh Valley, discovered that a 75-million-year-old fossil classified as a different dinosaur is its own massive, duck-billed species. Working with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, the team nam more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, Dec. 5 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech and Bureau of Geology Awarded $2.5M Department of Energy Grant to Establish Research Hub for Critical Minerals By Frank Sholedice A team of researchers from New Mexico Tech (NMT) and the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR) has received $2.5 million in funding through a U.S. Department of Energy grant to establish a hub for critical minerals res more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Dec. 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Officials in Mexico recognize NMSU's Fabian Garcia * The state of Chihuahua has recognized New Mexico State University horticultural pioneer Fabian Garcia as a "Chihuahuense Distinguido" for his scientific legacy, social contributions and role in the development of commercial agriculture in New Mexico and the region. On Nov. 12, in Chihuahua City, Mauro Parada Munoz, secretary of rural dev more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM ABQ campus on 2-hour delay Thursday, Dec. 4 * The University of New Mexico main campus (ABQ) will be on a 2-hour delay Thursday, Dec. 4 due to weather conditions. All educational classes and work hours will be delayed until 10 a.m. No delay for UNM Rio Rancho. This delay does not impact hospital or clinical operations at the UNM-Main or Rio Rancho campuses. All clinical services at UNM Hosp more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM study reveals Southwest deserts produce more dust in warm periods, bucking global trends * A new study led by The University of New Mexico researchers has uncovered a surprising pattern in how deserts of the southwestern United States produce dust over long climate cycles. Unlike most of the world - where dust emissions peak during cold, glacial periods- the region's deserts become dustier du more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM takes first and second place in inaugural Rio Grande Research Challenge * The University of New Mexico captured both top honors at the inaugural Rio Grande Research Challenge, securing first and second place in a new academic rivalry that brings UNM and New Mexico State University together in a head-to-head stock pitch competition. UNM's Team, comprised of Elizabeth Kent, Abhinav Punnakuzhy more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM-Taos builds momentum with exciting upgrades * UNM-Taso has compiled quite a comprehensive list of needs and wishes for its campus, encompassing everything from parking and building system improvements to campus beautification and additional learning space projects. Campus infrastructure projects commenced in 2023 with the development of a Loop Road and parking enhancements. They were comple more PR