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City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met June 24

City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, June 24


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met June 24

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Monday, June 24


City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met June 20

City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Thursday, June 20


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met June 26

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, June 26


Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met June 27

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met Thursday, June 27


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet July 3

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 3


Albuquerque responds swiftly to heavy rains causing widespread flooding

The City of Albuquerque took swift action, recruiting extra support from several departments, to respond to heavy rain and flooding throughout the city and ensure the well-being of residents in hard-hit neighborhoods. Last night, Albuquerque experienced 1.48 inches of water in less than 90 minutes. Average rainfall for this time of year is typically just 0.03 inches.


Albuquerque opens new headquarters for innovative Community Safety Department

ALBUQUERQUE – Mayor Tim Keller, along with approximately 400 community members, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new headquarters of the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) at 1210 San Mateo Blvd. SE.


Three UNM advisors selected for presentations at national advising conference

Three University of New Mexico employees will attend and present at a national conference this fall. Shannon Saavedra, Catherine Young, and JJ Conn, all UNM Academic Advisors, were selected separately to present during the National Academic Advising Association's 2024 Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., this October.


NMSU's diverse musical ensembles foster interdisciplinary connections among students

Kyle Girven double majored in aerospace engineering and mathematics with minors in astronomy and physics, while Jess Novak majored in environmental science with minors in nuclear engineering, environmental engineering, and geology. The New Mexico State University May 2024 graduates came together through music.


UNM faculty member leads efforts in improving youth sexual health education

Elizabeth Dickson, PhD, RN, an assistant professor at The University of New Mexico College of Population Health and the UNM College of Nursing, has become a key figure in addressing gaps in sexual health education for young people. Her journey began with questions about how students were learning about sexual health.


NMSU student secures internship with NBC Sports during Paris 2024 Olympics

Noah Apodaca will begin his senior year at New Mexico State University this fall after securing an internship with NBC Sports during the Paris 2024 Olympics in July and August.


Albuquerque sends emergency management specialist to aid Ruidoso fire response

As emergency response efforts continue for the South Fork and Salt fires, the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) has called for additional support. Emergency Management Specialists are needed to relieve and supplement their counterparts in Ruidoso.


Albuquerque officials assess impact of Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling

City leaders will evaluate how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson will affect Albuquerque in the coming weeks. The City has expressed appreciation for the increased flexibility to enforce ordinances and emphasized its commitment to protecting the rights of unhoused individuals.


Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board announces possible quorum for member training

A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be present at the City of Albuquerque Government Center (City Hall), located at 1 Civic Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, for CPOA Board member training on July 2, 2024. No board business will be discussed during this session.


ABQ BioPark celebrates hatching of critically endangered Bali myna chicks

The ABQ BioPark has announced the successful hatching of two critically endangered Bali myna chicks. The news follows the introduction of two Bali mynas, a male named Pozole and a female named Masa, earlier this year with the aim of forming a mating pair.


NSF awards $2.5 million grant to support diversity in STEM education

The New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation (NM AMP) program has been awarded a $2.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation to support the Louis Stokes Renewal STEM Pathways and Research Alliance: New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation at New Mexico State University (NMSU). The principal investigator for the program is Lakshmi Reddi, interim provost at NMSU.


UNM professor develops technology to monitor loud vehicles

Nick Ferenchak, an assistant professor in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering at The University of New Mexico, has developed a technology to track loud vehicles. He is also the president of Not-A-Loud, a local company specializing in noise cameras.


UNM Cancer Center introduces CAR-T therapy

UNM Health Sciences has announced the introduction of a new chimeric antigen receptor therapy (CAR-T) at the UNM Cancer Center. This treatment targets and combats lymphomas, myelomas, and leukemias that have proven resistant to conventional therapies.


Taos Public Health Office offers free back-to-school vaccinations

TAOS, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Taos Public Health Office at 1400 Weimer Road will be providing no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger. No appointment is necessary, and the service is available regardless of patient status or insurance coverage.