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City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met June 5

City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, June 5


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met June 5

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, June 5


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met June 3

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 3


UNM Ph.D. student wins Sandia Labs’ prestigious postdoctoral fellowship

A University of New Mexico graduate student is looking ahead after winning a prestigious national fellowship. David Vargas, a UNM Ph.D. student in applied mathematics, was named the recipient of Sandia National Laboratories' John von Neumann Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Science.


NMSU Extension announces inaugural New Mexico Soil Health Conference

New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, will host the inaugural New Mexico Soil Health and Soil Carbon Conference. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Place NE in Albuquerque.


New Mexico faces minimal growth with an increasingly aging populace

The number of older New Mexicans will continue to increase in the coming decades while total population change will remain flat. Stability will be due in large part to international migration, which will offset declining births and increasing deaths, according to updated population projections by demographers from the University of New Mexico Geospatial & Population Studies (UNM-GPS), which functions as the State Demographers Office.


NMSU's Pride Marching Band integrates ballet folklórico highlighting Mexican traditions

Ballet folklórico, a traditional Mexican folk dance, has evolved over centuries through contributions from Indigenous people of North America, Europeans, and Africans. At New Mexico State University (NMSU), this performance art has recently merged with another cultural expression to create a unique signature for the Pride of New Mexico Marching Band.


UNM's NMARC secures $7.3 million NIH grant extension for FASD research

The New Mexico Alcohol Research Center (NMARC) at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences has received a five-year, $7.3 million extension of its National Institutes of Health program grant, supporting the center’s ongoing study of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).


NMSU’s C-Suite Sprint invites NM tech startups

The Scale Up New Mexico program, supported by the United States Economic Development Administration and hosted at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, is now accepting applications for its C-Suite Sprint online accelerator. This initiative is specifically designed for tech startups in New Mexico.


Santa Fe County announces public hearings for community development block grant program

Santa Fe, NM—Santa Fe County has announced upcoming public hearings for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Established under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the program aims to support communities by funding essential facilities, ensuring decent housing, promoting economic development, and maintaining a suitable living environment. The State of New Mexico anticipates an annual allocation of approximately $11 million, distributed competitively across the state.


NMSU alumni contribute significantly to Sundance award-winning film

At least a dozen alumni and a few current students from New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute (CMI) are credited crew members on a Sundance Film Festival award-winning film. "In the Summers," directed by Alessandra Lacorazza, received the U.S. Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.


Albuquerque adds Manuel Maestas to Metro 15 list

ALBUQUERQUE - 26-year-old Manuel Maestas has been added to the Metro 15 List. Maestas has an active felony warrant for Child Abuse Resulting in Great Bodily Harm.


Doña Ana County sees decreased voter turnout in primary election

Approximately 15.58% or 14,770 ballots were cast by eligible voters in Doña Ana County for the 2024 Primary Election on June 4th. This turnout was less than the previous Primary Election in 2022, which saw 16.41% or 15,499 ballots cast. The turnout for the 2024 Primary Election was also less than the 2020 Primary Election, which saw 29.29% or 26,055 ballots cast.


Albuquerque authorizes issuance of $1M short-term lodgers’ tax improvement revenue bonds

Council Bill No. O-24-20, sponsored by Klarissa J. Peña, has been enacted as Enactment No. O-2024-014. The ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico Short-Term Lodgers' Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2024. The aggregate principal amount for these bonds will not exceed $1,000,000.


Finalists announced for American Indian Student Services director position

The search committee for the position of director for American Indian Student Services has announced three finalists who will each participate in open forums next week. UNM students, faculty, and staff are invited and encouraged to attend these candidate forums. The forums provide an opportunity to learn about each candidate’s experience and engage in dialogue regarding their interest in the position.


HUD increases income limits expanding eligibility for rental assistance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently increased the area median income (AMI) limits, which the County uses to determine eligibility for rent and utilities assistance.


New Mexico History Museum to host free movie to celebrate Pride Month

The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe will be hosting a free PRIDE Movie Night this month to mark Pride Month. It will feature the film "Word is Out—Stories of Some of Our Lives."


County partners with NMDOT for road safety improvements

The guardrail on the south side of a bridge over Garfield Canal on Two Counties Road was damaged a couple of years ago. When County Engineer Mo Moabed looked into repairing it, the cost was prohibitive and the original build plans were not available.


Pandemic-themed exhibition opens at South Broadway Cultural Center

A new exhibition at the South Broadway Cultural Center titled "The Post Covid Bomb" reflects the resilience required to endure the pandemic shutdown. This exhibition features a diverse collection from more than 30 artists who exhibited their work between 2020 and 2023. Showcasing both previously displayed and new works, the exhibition highlights the unique experiences of creating and presenting art during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition opens with an artist reception on Thursday, June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.


Santa Fe launches summer safety campaign ahead of Zozobra centennial

Santa Fe, NM – To enhance public safety and curb the occurrence of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in the community, the Santa Fe County DWI Program is launching its Summer Bar and Restaurant Campaign. This year's campaign commemorates the 100th Burning of Zozobra in partnership with the Kiwanis Club, whose image is designed by Firestik Studios. Each summer, the DWI Program releases a unique safety campaign that features its message across bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and coffee shops throughout the county.