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By Pete Dinelli | Oct 5, 2023
On Sept. 21, District Court Judge Josh Allison issued a Preliminary Injunction against the City of Albuquerque from “enforcing or threatening to enforce” statutes and city ordinance to displace the homeless from public spaces. The Court enjoined the city from seizing and destroying homeless belongings and mandates a warrant and post deprivation hearings regarding personal belongings seized.
By Mick Rich | Oct 5, 2023
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham (MLG) replaced our Second Amendment rights with her emergency regulations, penalizing the public possession of a firearm in Bernalillo County. MLG wanted us to believe that we are safer with her regulations, not our right to bear arms. But are we?
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2023
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 12
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 4, 2023
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has appointed Van Roper, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, as its new Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs. Roper's primary focus in this role will be on preparing nurses to serve the rural and metropolitan communities of New Mexico, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 4, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced its 2023 Fellows, including Tariq Aslam, Rod Borup, William Daughton, Tess Lavezzi Light, Filip Ronning, Richard Van de Water, Hari Viswanathan, Ivan Vitev, and Scott Watson. Being appointed as a Fellow at Los Alamos represents a recognition of accomplishments in the fields of science and engineering, encompassing a wide spectrum of achievements spanning from fundamental research to practical mission-oriented endeavors according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 4, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories has announced the development of a wearable sensor patch that can continuously monitor the levels of antibiotics effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The primary antibiotic of interest is vancomycin, which is crucial in treating severe bacterial infections.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 4, 2023
The Outdoor Recreation Division within the Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced the recipients of the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant. According to a press release, these grants, totaling $2,360,289, will support 20 projects aimed at enhancing outdoor infrastructure in New Mexico. Organizations involved in these projects will contribute an additional $1,953,453 in matching funds.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 4, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is emphasizing the significance of early detection and screenings in the fight against breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In a press release, the DOH outlined the symptoms and risk factors for breast cancer from the CDC.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2023
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 12
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
Visa has announced a strategic partnership with Expel, a leading security operations provider, as part of its expansion in the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) sector. This collaboration aims to simplify the process for clients worldwide to prepare for and defend against cybersecurity threats.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
The Housing Innovation Program of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has received $5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund. The program aims to support low- and moderate-income households and focus on capital activities. According to a press release, the funding will assist underserved populations, foster new partnerships, and finance scalable projects.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
The City of Albuquerque has announced that Dr. Samantha Sengel has been unanimously confirmed by the Albuquerque City Council to assume the role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Dr. Sengel will be taking over the position from the retiring CAO Lawrence Rael according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
The NM Department of Health has unveiled plans for the 2023 New Mexico Statewide Community Health Workers Conference. Hosted by the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, this event will offer two days of learning opportunities and workforce development for New Mexico state Community Health Workers/Representatives seeking certification according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
The NM Department of Health has provided guidance on safeguarding your eyes during the upcoming solar eclipse. Solar eclipses result from the moon's positioning between the sun and the earth, and it's essential to avoid looking at a partial solar eclipse without adequate eye protection or proper techniques according to a press release. The department outlined important steps to protect your eyes during the solar eclipse on October 14.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
Damian R. Lara, the Bernalillo County Assessor, has submitted the property abstract report to the New Mexico Property Tax Division (PTD) and provided the tax schedule for all taxable real and personal property for the year 2023 to the County Treasurer. This submission allows the County Treasurer, Nancy M. Bearce, to prepare and send out property tax bills according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2023
The public is encouraged to participate in a meeting hosted by Bernalillo County to offer input on the planned redesign of Blake Road, spanning from the Isleta Drain to Isleta Boulevard. Project specialists will conduct a presentation, followed by a Q & A session to engage with attendees according to a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2023
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Sept. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2023
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Sept. 11
