New Mexico Sun News

Nella Domenici, a U.S. Senate Candidate in New Mexico, criticized a migrant parole program for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and Nicaragua (CHNV) under the Biden Administration as a "gross misuse of executive power." Domenici conveyed her statement to the New Mexico Sun on May 16.

UNM Board approves land acquisition for reproductive health center

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has given its approval for the acquisition of land in Doña Ana County, which will be used to establish a comprehensive reproductive health care center. The decision was made during the board's meeting on May 16th, with a vote of 6-1 in favor.

UNM program addresses maternal mental health crisis

Each year, approximately four million people give birth in the United States. Postpartum Support International reveals that one in seven of these individuals—around 600,000 Americans—will experience perinatal depression. This figure does not account for those who suffer miscarriages or stillbirths.

Possible quorum of Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board at Citizen Police Academy

The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has announced that a quorum may be in attendance at the Albuquerque Police Academy, located at 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. The occasion is the Citizen Police Academy training scheduled for May 21, 2024. However, it is noted that no board business will be discussed during this event.

City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met May 14

City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, May 14

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met May 14

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, May 14

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met April 10

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, April 10

City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met May 13

City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, May 13

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met May 7

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, May 7

City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met May 9

City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, May 9

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met May 9

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, May 9

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met May 8

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, May 8

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met April 10

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, April 10

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 15

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Thursday, May 15

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met May 13

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, May 13

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met May 9

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 9

Engineering professor secures funding for innovative ovarian cancer detection study

Nathan Jackson, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded funding from the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant for a pilot study. The study aims to develop a novel method for detecting ovarian cancer.

Nusenda announces 2024 Financial Education Innovation Award winners

Last week, Nusenda announced the winners of its 2024 Financial Education Innovation Award. The awards are a testament to Nusenda's ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and investing in solutions that enhance financial outcomes for future generations.

Lomas Ave. scheduled for temporary closure from May 27

Doña Ana County, New Mexico, announced that Lomas Avenue in the Del Cerro community will be temporarily closed starting May 27 as part of a Flood Commission project. The closure is to facilitate the installation of a storm drain structure and is expected to last for 45 days.

Santa Fe county appoints new director for Office of Emergency Management