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By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
Honoring his father’s legacy of supporting higher education, NMSU College of Business alumnus Michael F. D. Anaya is giving back to students by providing the Joe Anaya Memorial Scholarship.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
Manny Canas earned a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics before choosing New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 2019 to pursue a master’s degree. Guided by NMSU astronomy associate professor Wladimir Lyra, Canas collaborated on Lyra’s 2022 NASA Emerging Worlds grant before earning his master’s in 2023.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
Biochar, a charcoal-like material prepared from crop and forest residue, can significantly impact soil health for both large- and small-scale farms in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
Each August, golfers gather for the annual El Mezquite Golf Tournament to raise scholarship funds for University of New Mexico (UNM) students. Now in its 14th year, the event features exciting prizes, unique food, and a festive atmosphere. The tournament hosts 50 teams and has raised over $750,000 to date.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
Santa Fe, NM - On March 12, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Resolution No. 2024-035, authorizing the free disposal of green waste for county residents with a valid solid waste permit at the Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers on Friday, August 2 (8:00 am-5:00 pm) and Saturday, August 3 (8:00 am-5:00 pm), 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has introduced Tepozán Tequila: The Crimson Edition as the latest addition to its Aggie-branded products. This collaboration between NM State Athletics and Tepozán Tequila, owned by NMSU alumnus Matthew Hechter and co-founder Chris Brandon, will be launched on August 8 at Elephant Ranch in Las Cruces.
By Sarah Smith | Jul 23, 2024
I don’t usually agree with the Governor. Over her tenure, I have objected to most of Governor Lujan Grisham’s policies including her disastrous Covid lockdown and school closures (from which we’re still struggling to recover), her electric vehicle mandates (which will hit the poor the hardest), and her tyrannical use of emergency powers to disarm law-abiding citizens.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
New Mexico State University has received a four-year, $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This funding is part of 14 projects worth $77.8 million aimed at building research and development capacity and strengthening STEM education opportunities in often underfunded states.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
Collaborative Glorieta Camps Prescribed Fire Planned for Fall 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iiná / Land, Home, Kinship, Life, an innovative traveling photography exhibition and museological project at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico, will conclude with a reception and panel discussion on Saturday, June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition features the work of Diné photographer and curator Rapheal Begay. The event is free and open to all.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE is offering substantial hiring incentives to fill dozens of critical positions at the Transit Department’s 5th rapid hire event. The ABQ RIDE Hiring Event will take place on Friday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility located at 8001 Daytona Road NW.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
Flying Fractals is the theme of this month's S.T.E.A.M. Night at the Balloon Museum on Saturday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jonathan Wolfe of the Fractal Foundation will bring his expertise along with the foundation's mission to "use the beauty of fractals to inspire interest in science, math, and art" to the after-hours event. The event is included with regular Balloon Museum admission.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
Marketing can serve as a powerful catalyst for building a business or brand, but there's a depth of strategic intricacies beyond what initially meets the eye. One faculty member in the College of Business has been delving into the field of strategic marketing, thanks to his entrepreneurial background and interest in strategic issues.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
Applications are now open for the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Pre-Health Scholars Certificate (PHSC) program at the Rio Rancho campus. The program, established two years ago, integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with humanities and cultural experiences.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
Graduate student Lauretta King began her journey at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in spring 2022 by securing a job in the Black Programs office as an administrative assistant. Unbeknownst to King, this position would lead her to discover and archive decades of historical documents that preserve the history of NMSU’s Black Programs.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a nearly $16 million investment in three research projects led or supported by The University of New Mexico (UNM). This funding is part of a broader $77.8 million NSF initiative under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), aimed at building climate resilience capacity.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 23, 2024
A group of Political Science students at The University of New Mexico had the opportunity to learn about a historic U.S. Supreme Court case from one of the main individuals involved in the worldwide scandal.
By Donna Rolando | Jul 23, 2024
Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's decision to forge ahead with a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on Thursday, July 18, despite backlash brought no advancement on her crime and public safety concerns.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2024
Beginning July 15, 2024, the Abedon Lopez/Santa Cruz Senior Center in Santa Fe, NM, will temporarily close for demolition and the construction of a new building. This redevelopment project is part of Santa Fe County’s initiative to provide enhanced facilities and services for seniors. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2025.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has launched a new marketing campaign, “Free to Provide,” aimed at attracting healthcare professionals to the state. The initiative emphasizes the freedom that medical providers in New Mexico have to deliver medical care and services without the restrictions present in other states.
