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By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has released a list that underscores 10 significant community connection milestones accomplished in 2023. The laboratory, through its community partnerships, actively contributes to education, nonprofits, and economic development across the seven counties surrounding the facility. These include Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently held a ceremony in Ballroom B at the Student Union Building to honor the 2023 recipients of the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award. The honorees, who received a cash prize and a commemorative plaque, were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the university.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The city of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture has announced the selection of Landis Pulido for the 2023-24 term of its CityMakers program. Over the next ten months, Pulido will engage both collaboratively and individually in projects with various departments, enhancing the intersection of art and civic development.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
UNM Health Sciences has announced that researchers from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine have developed a vaccine with the potential to significantly reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol. The vaccine, as revealed in a recent study published in NPJ Vaccines, has demonstrated effectiveness comparable to costly PCSK9 inhibitors, thereby offering a more affordable option to combat cholesterol-related health risks.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has received federal approval to extend continuous health insurance coverage to 92,842 children from birth to age six. This extension, set to take effect in January 2024, will eliminate the need for children in this age group to manually renew their Medicaid coverage. It also paves the way for an expansion of the Medicaid Home visiting program to include more providers.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Dec. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced that its employees have donated $2.6 million to spread cheer in communities in Northern New Mexico and beyond this holiday season. The contributions to the Toy Drive will be used to purchase toys, which, along with donated toys, will be distributed to approximately 30 agencies and organizations supporting children and teens in need.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has revealed a team effort aimed at protecting streams around the Lab, especially intermittent and ephemeral waterways, from pollution. This initiative comes in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the Clean Water Act, which permits industries, farmers, homebuilders, among others, to discharge pollutants into such wetlands unless states have protective rules or institutions establish internal policies.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Sang M. Han, Chair and Regents’ Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been elected into the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This prestigious accolade recognizes him as an NAI Fellow, marking the highest professional distinction awarded exclusively to inventors.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the commencement of a competitive application process for proposals to establish new initiatives in line with the University’s strategic plan. The initiatives include WeR1 College of Arts & Sciences, Advancing Inclusive Excellence, Leaders in Student Success, and a Staff Professional Development Program.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has recently declared its involvement in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's newly formed Action Collaborative on Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech. This joint initiative aims to provide evidence-based insights and recommendations to enhance the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in the tech industry. It will follow the guidelines set out in the National Academies' report titled "Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech."
By Yolanda "Yoli" R. Diaz | Dec 20, 2023
Did you know that if you are a Doña Ana County (DAC) resident without health insurance coverage, and are diagnosed with cancer, you will be denied an appointment and ultimately denied life-saving cancer treatment at Memorial Medical Cancer Center (MMC)? Most folks I ask answer, shockingly, “No!” Yet the residents who have experienced this devastating denial can substantiate this as their reality.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Oct. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Dec. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has announced the appointment of Dr. John Taylor-Montoya as the executive director of the Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS). In his new role, Dr. Taylor-Montoya will be responsible for providing strategic and ethical leadership, guidance, fiscal oversight, and overall supervision to OAS.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Laura Hopkins to the ALTSD Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). In her new role, Hopkins will be instrumental in formulating recommendations and raising awareness about the department's initiatives aimed at improving services for New Mexico's aging and long-term care community.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has announced the successful implementation of a significant $409 million reimbursement rate increase for most Medicaid healthcare providers. This increase is part of a strategic three-phase plan, with the first two phases now successfully completed.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF), in collaboration with Visit Las Cruces, is now accepting submissions for the second annual "Visit Las Cruces Stories" contest. The competition centers on the folklore of Las Cruces, and participants are invited to produce short films, each lasting between three and five minutes, which portray a single folklore story from Las Cruces. Each submission should also include a 30-second trailer.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has officially announced the completion of the Villa Agave redevelopment project. This project is a product of a public-private partnership involving the city’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) and Baker Architecture + Design.
