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By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has announced an upcoming electronic election to fill a vacancy on the Personnel Board. City employees have the opportunity to nominate candidates for this position by submitting a petition to the Office of the City Clerk.According to the announcement, only permanent City employees are eligible to nominate candidates for the election. The nomination process requires detailed information about the nominee, including their name, address, telephone number, email, occupation, and certification of residency in Albuquerque for at least one year....
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
A new research paper published in Annual Reviews of Earth and Planetary Sciences sheds light on the significance of Grand Canyon's springs and groundwater, as well as the potential threats posed by uranium mining. The paper, titled Hydrotectonics of Grand Canyon Groundwater, emphasizes the importance of sustainable groundwater management and the need for better monitoring to address uranium mining threats.Distinguished Professor Karl Karlstrom from the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at The University of New Mexico, one of the authors of the paper, highlighted...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has announced key staffing updates by filling two critical leadership roles to ensure the consistent delivery of services and citywide operations. Mariela Ruiz-Angel has been appointed as the Associate Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), while Nathan Martinez has taken on the role of Director of the General Services Department (GSD).Mayor Tim Keller expressed his gratitude for the appointments, stating, "We are very fortunate to have both Mariela and Nathan continuing their work for the City in these new roles."Mariela Ruiz-Angel, who hails from...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The Small Business Storefront Repair Program has recently been launched, offering small businesses the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 in grant funding to assist with repairing storefront property damages. The funds are specifically designated for damages that occurred on or after January 1, 2021, providing support for businesses to address both current and past damages out of pocket. Applications are now open for businesses that have been operational since May 11, 2023.ABC Printing on Main Street is among the businesses that have already benefited from this...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Feb. 15
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2024
For the first time since before the pandemic, seven students were able to participate in a two-week-long trip to Nizwa, Oman. Thanks to the opportunity provided by the Department of Languages, Cultures, & Literatures (LCL), students deepened their connection to the Arabic language and culture.Janice Biondo, an undergraduate student at LCL, expressed her excitement about the trip, stating, “I wanted to improve my Arabic and experience living in an Arab country and experience the culture, food, and people up close and firsthand. There's no substitute for studying the...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, March 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, March 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Tuesday, March 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Tuesday, March 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, March 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, March 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 18
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 23, 2024
The School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) at UNM recently held the first On the Brinck Book Awards symposium for the spring semester, featuring authors Rosetta S. Elkin and Whitney Martinko. The event, moderated by Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Catherine Page Harris, showcased the authors' award-winning books and sparked discussions on various topics.During the symposium, Rosetta S. Elkin, author of "Plant Life: The Entangled Politics of Afforestation," and Whitney Martinko, author of "Historic Real Estate: Market Morality and the Politics of...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 23, 2024
Two students at UNM-Taos campus have been recognized for their academic achievements with national scholarships. Megan Beck and Colman Lee have been awarded prestigious scholarships that will help them pursue their educational and career goals.Megan Beck has been named a 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa. Beck's outstanding academic performance, leadership skills, and service efforts set her apart from over 2,200 applicants, earning her the highest score in New Mexico. As part of this scholarship, Beck...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2024
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Bioscience Curator Dr. Jason Malaney, a key contributor to the research, revealed the startling findings of high levels of chemical contamination in wildlife near Holloman Air Force Base in Southern New Mexico. The study, published in Environmental Research, uncovered dangerously high concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals,' including perfluorooctanosulfonic acid and perfluorooctoanoic acid.Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, NMMNHS Executive Director,...
