Upcoming events
Job Skills Action Team meeting
Join the HIVE and the Center on Rural Innovation.
How can we work together to cultivate a true workforce pipeline in Taos County?
Collaborate with local educators, employers, & workforce development organizations to continue to identify job opportunities and skills/training needed
Address challenges, resources, & gaps to support sustainable workforce pipeline by having organizations develop trainings in alignment with their areas of expertise
Connect employers to employees by recruiting participants for a workforce training program that leads to employer supported internship or job placement
STEMarts Lab Bootcamp - Build New Worlds In AI
2025 STEMarts Bootcamp series continues with "Build New Worlds in AI" on April 26th at UNM Taos HIVE.
Students aged 14–20 who want to explore artificial intelligence as a tool for creativity, learning, and reimagining sustainable futures are encouraged to apply.
In this immersive AI Worldbuilding Bootcamp, participants will embark on a journey of speculative fiction creation, using AI as a collaborative storytelling partner.
Bootcamp Details:
Who Can Attend: Open to ages 14–20
Date and Time: April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: UNM Taos HIVE, 1146 Gusdorf Rd, Taos, NM
Meals and Travel Support: Lunch and snacks provided. Parent travel stipends are available for students traveling more than 30 miles to attend.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.stemarts.com/blog/ai-world-building-speculative-fiction/ (Spaces are limited!)
WESST Building Connection, Confidence, & Community for Entrepreneurs Workshop
This interactive and engaging workshop is designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs looking to deepen connections, build confidence, and nurture a thriving community within their business ventures.
Program includes:
Group activities
Networking
Professional panel
Job Skills Action Team meeting
Join the HIVE and the Center on Rural Innovation.
How can we work together to cultivate a true workforce pipeline in Taos County?
Collaborate with local educators, employers, & workforce development organizations to continue to identify job opportunities and skills/training needed
Address challenges, resources, & gaps to support sustainable workforce pipeline by having organizations develop trainings in alignment with their areas of expertise
Connect employers to employees by recruiting participants for a workforce training program that leads to employer supported internship or job placement
Job Skills Action Team meeting
Join the HIVE and the Center on Rural Innovation.
How can we work together to cultivate a true workforce pipeline in Taos County?
Collaborate with local educators, employers, & workforce development organizations to continue to identify job opportunities and skills/training needed
Address challenges, resources, & gaps to support sustainable workforce pipeline by having organizations develop trainings in alignment with their areas of expertise
Connect employers to employees by recruiting participants for a workforce training program that leads to employer supported internship or job placement
Job Skills Action Team meeting
Join the HIVE and the Center on Rural Innovation.
How can we work together to cultivate a true workforce pipeline in Taos County?
Collaborate with local educators, employers, & workforce development organizations to continue to identify job opportunities and skills/training needed
Address challenges, resources, & gaps to support sustainable workforce pipeline by having organizations develop trainings in alignment with their areas of expertise
Connect employers to employees by recruiting participants for a workforce training program that leads to employer supported internship or job placement
Mentor Meetup
If you’re interested in mentoring entrepreneurs through the pollinator, come meet other incredible mentors and hang out with some of the HIVE team.
This is an opportunity to get to know each other, and think about what a good mentorship experience would be for you.
This Pollinator will have 7 workshops (the first week will be the kickoff event) and 7 lab sessions where participants can come work on their businesses with support and guidance from mentors and HIVE staff - come hang out, ask questions, and get ready for more community supporting goodness to come
Nonprofit Board Training (registered participants only)
Registered participants are invited to attend this nonprofit training series led by Virginia Champion, PhD.
STEMart Lab Bootcamp
The STEMarts Bootcamps prepare students to serve as STEMarts Ambassadors for traveling sci-art installations that explore the universe and expand our perceptions as planetary citizens. The workshops are free, and once trained, students receive stipends for their roles as experience guides and peer instructors at future events. Lunch and snacks are provided. Travel stipends for students traveling long distances to attend.
Tech Roundtable Kickoff
Are you involved in tech? Want to explore the tech possibilities in our community? Interested in sharing your ideas?
HIVE would be thrilled to have you join our inclusive roundtable discussion.
This intimate event will focus on:
Exploring emerging trends in information technology
Collaborative problem-solving on industry challenges
Building partnerships for future innovations
Meeting the challenges of a rural community
Building people-centered networks
Digital Citizenship Training and Community Discussion
You are invited to a FREE training and community discussion on digital citizenship, focusing on the ethical and safe use of technology.
Who should attend? Educators, parents, and community members interested in key topics like: screen time, social media, AI, and keeping kids safe and responsible on the internet.
AI Workshop Series: AI and Grant Writing
Join fellow rural nonprofits on Zoom for the second workshop in a 3-part series. This workshop is about how AI can help with grants.
For more information, contact Mike Gutman at Mike.Gutman@ruralinnovation.us
Science - Tech - Society discussion group
Are you curious about how technology shapes our lives and the world around us?
Looking to explore BIG questions around science, ethics, and society?
Join our FREE monthly discussion group led by Nina Bar-Giora (nina.bargiora@gmail.com).
What to expect:
Casual, open discussions on engaging topics like AI, ethics, and sustainability
A welcoming community-driven atmosphere where all ideas are respected
Who is this for?
Anyone who is interested in philosophy, technology, and social issues
Those who are excited to explore multiple perspectives
Job Skills Action Team meeting
Join the HIVE and the Center on Rural Innovation.
How can we work together to cultivate a true workforce pipeline in Taos County?
Collaborate with local educators, employers, & workforce development organizations to continue to identify job opportunities and skills/training needed
Address challenges, resources, & gaps to support sustainable workforce pipeline by having organizations develop trainings in alignment with their areas of expertise
Connect employers to employees by recruiting participants for a workforce training program that leads to employer supported internship or job placement
Nonprofit Board Training (registered participants only)
Registered participants are invited to attend this nonprofit training series led by Virginia Champion, PhD.
STEMart Lab Bootcamp
Session #2 - Exploring the Universe through Particle Physics
Unveiling the Building Blocks of the Universe
Shane Wood: Dive into the fundamentals of particle physics with hands-on activities that make complex concepts easy to understand. Discover how the tiniest components of matter shape our universe. Create sci-art visuals with projection mapping using iPads and the Tagtool AI app.
Dr. Steven Goldfarb: Beaming in live from the ATLAS Detector at CERN. ATLAS is one of three enormous high-precision particle physics detectors located at the points where proton beams collide in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Steve will walk you around and all over the detector, describing the experiment, its successful discoveries and what more it hopes to achieve in the coming years.
Work with Ian Harrison to learn projection mapping with TagTool to create stunning sci-art creations.
https://www.stemarts.com/blog/stemarts-bootcamp-series-2025/
STEMart Lab Bootcamp
The STEMarts Bootcamps prepare students to serve as STEMarts Ambassadors for traveling sci-art installations that explore the universe and expand our perceptions as planetary citizens. The workshops are free, and once trained, students receive stipends for their roles as experience guides and peer instructors at future events. Lunch and snacks are provided. Travel stipends for students traveling long distances to attend.
Digital Marketing Mastery Session 6: Digital Marketing Workflow
Join us for the final session in a FREE 6-week course on Digital Marketing Mastery with business coach Ayla Parker.
Session 6: Understand the workflow of digital marketing campaigns, from planning and execution to monitoring and optimization.
See you in person or on Zoom.
Digital Marketing Mastery Session 5: Creating a Marketing Plan
Join us for the fifth session in a FREE 6-week course on Digital Marketing Mastery with business coach Ayla Parker.
Session 5: Develop a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to your business goals, ensuring a structured approach to your digital marketing efforts.
See you in person or on Zoom.
Digital Marketing Mastery Session 4: Creating a Marketing Plan
Join us for the fourth session in a FREE 6-week course on Digital Marketing Mastery with business coach Ayla Parker.
You will learn to understand analytics, create content, become visible on search engines and much more!
See you in person or on Zoom.
Digital Marketing Mastery Session 3: Content Marketing
Join us for the third session in a FREE 6-week course on Digital Marketing Mastery with business coach Ayla Parker.
Session 3: Explore strategies for creating engaging content that resonates with your audience and drives sales.
See you in person or on Zoom.
RDC Business Tune Up
Give your business a boost!
We’re teaming up with our partners to bring tools and resources to Taos.
Learn about:
Crowd funding
Accessing assistance from National Labs
Enjoy a complementary meal!