During the week of Aug. 4, the metal chain link fences that have been surrounding the University of New Mexico Duck Pond for construction since last winter were removed.
Their removal revealed a newly remodeled Duck Pond, with new features including concrete lining in the pond, paved pathways, additional landscaping and new outdoor furniture arrangements.
According to signage, the lawn near the pond area is still undergoing reseeding.
There are very few people, no ducks, turtles or large fish as there were before renovation. The pond is still quiet.
The main visitors are dragonflies perching on tall blades of grass above the water where small fish can be seen swimming beneath the green tinted surface.
The pond’s creatures enjoy the moment of calm before the chaos of the new semester kicks in and the Duck Pond’s “Grand Opening Celebration” on Sept. 3, according to UNM Facilities Design and Construction.
Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo.com or on X @lchapa06
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