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By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, an associate professor in the UNM Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will support Tsiropoulou's project, SOTERIA: Satisfaction and Risk-aware Dynamic Resource Orchestration in Public Safety Systems, which aims to improve public safety systems, particularly in disaster scenarios requiring coordination among victims, first responders, and emergency control centers for efficient rescue operations.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2023
Bernalillo County, in collaboration with various organizations, will host Fentanyl Awareness Week in an effort to educate the public and combat the fentanyl crisis. The initiative will include public workshops, outreach efforts, and community discussions, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the lineup of startups that will be participating in the 2023 Scale Up NM Pitch Competition, which will be hosted in Albuquerque. The competition, supported by the United States Economic Development Administration and located within NMSU's Arrowhead Center, received over 38 applications this year, highlighting the growing interest in entrepreneurial ventures.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2023
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) unveiled a special lowrider bicycle in honor of the agency's 50th Anniversary. The bike, which was a collaborative effort between students from lowrider bike clubs in Albuquerque and Olathe, Kansas, serves as a tribute to the DEA's milestone anniversary, according to a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, Sept. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Aug. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Sept. 7
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 29, 2023
On September 26, 2023, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announced that the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is preparing to open a new art exhibition titled "Into the Hourglass: Paño Arte from the Rudy Padilla Collection" on October 6th. This exhibition, hosted at the NHCC Art Museum, explores the impact of incarceration through the unique art form of paño arte, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 29, 2023
On September 28, 2023, the New Mexico Department of Health released a comprehensive report on gunshot victims presenting at hospitals in the state. The report reveals concerning patterns of firearm injuries and deaths in New Mexico over the past few decades.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 29, 2023
On September 28, 2023, the City of Albuquerque announced that four senior centers in the city have achieved national accreditation from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). The Los Volcanes, Palo Duro, and North Valley Senior Centers, along with the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, were recognized for meeting the rigorous standards of excellence set forth by NISC.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 29, 2023
On September 28, 2023, the City of Albuquerque announced that four senior centers in the city had achieved national accreditation from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). The Los Volcanes, Palo Duro, and North Valley Senior Centers, along with the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, were recognized for meeting the rigorous standards of excellence set forth by NISC.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Sept. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 27, 2023
On September 27, 2023, Bernalillo County commissioners approved an industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) request of up to $39.5 million for Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North. This financial support will aid Legacy Development & Management (LDM-MP, LLC) in acquiring as well as renovating the hotel according to a press release. Bernalillo County announced, "The IRBs were approved in a unanimous vote."
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 27, 2023
On September 28, 2023, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced the launch of its new STEM+ Research Education Institute, aimed at advancing STEM education at all levels. The institute, located within the Office of Research, Creativity, and Economic Development and overseen by Vice President Luis Cifuentes, will promote collaboration between the campus and the community.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 27, 2023
On September 28, 2023, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced the launch of its STEM+ Research Education Institute, a new initiative aimed at advancing STEM education from kindergarten through postgraduate levels. The institute, located within the Office of Research, Creativity, and Economic Development and overseen by Vice President Luis Cifuentes, seeks to foster innovation and collaboration in STEM education.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 27, 2023
On September 27, 2023, Los Alamos National Lab highlighted a nurse at the lab who has been volunteering in Olanchito, Honduras since 2006. In Olanchito, Shannon collaborated with a specialized medical team focused on phlebology, which involves diagnosing diseases and conditions related to veins and leg ulcers according to a press release.
