Rob DelCampo of Innovation Academy at desk

On Being Innovative

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On Being Innovative Written by Josh Stuyvesant Many will say that higher education is based on systems that don’t provide the most inspiring experiences for students. But the University of New Mexico’s new Innovation Academy is taking a step outside of the often mechanical mindset that prevails in higher education. The man behind the monkey wrench? No other than Rob DelCampo, …

Two men picking lettuce in a greenhouse

Apps and Oranges: Parallels in the Seemingly Unalike

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Apps and Oranges: Parallels in the Seemingly Unalike Written By Josh Stuyvesant Upon first glance, Joseph Alfaro and Lisa Abeyta wouldn’t appear to have a whole lot in common. Joseph is from the South Valley of Albuquerque. He’s often a little dusty, with a healthy tan and work-worn hands from the early morning maintenance of his farm. Lisa, on the …

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Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Times: Arellana Cordero of Cocina Azul

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Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Times: Arellana Cordero of Cocina Azul Written By Josh Stuyvesant She’s camera shy. That’s about as shy as Arellana Cordero gets. Though her father, Frank Barela, started Cocina Azul in 2009, Arellana has boldly made it what it is today. Her strengths? Day- to-day operations, marketing, organizing, policies and procedures. She emits audacity and …