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By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 20, 2023
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Thursday, Aug. 24
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 19, 2023
Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Peña attended a private blessing ceremony on Sept. 16 at the location where Kee Thompson and Allison Gorman were murdered in 2014. Notably, Peña played a pivotal role in the City of Albuquerque's acquisition of this site situated at Central Avenue and 60th Street NW, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 19, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) unveiled their partnership on Sept. 15 to promote awareness during Fall Prevention Awareness Week. This cooperative initiative seeks to shed light on an issue impacting one out of every three seniors within the state and is set for Sept. 18-22, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 19, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed that Fabiola Cabeza de Baca is set to be honored with induction into the National Agricultural Center’s Hall of Fame in October. Cabeza de Baca was the initial Spanish-speaking agent to contribute to New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service and a prominent 20th century educator and cultural expert in the state, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 19, 2023
Albuquerque City Councilors Dan Lewis, Brook Bassan, Louie Sanchez and Renée Grout proposed resolutions calling for state legislative measures to enhance public safety and behavioral health services and to express the city's support of its citizens' constitutional rights to possess and carry firearms during the upcoming State Legislative Session. The bills, identified as R-23-170 and R-23-171, are scheduled for final deliberation at the city council meeting set for Oct. 2.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Aug. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Thursday, Aug. 23
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 18, 2023
U.S. District Court Judge David Urias temporarily blocked New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s gun ban on Sept. 13. This came after almost a week of controversy, and members of the New Mexico GOP applauded the ruling by the federal judge.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Tuesday, Aug. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, Aug. 22
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
Barbara Damron, a nurse educator from the University of New Mexico College of Nursing, is set to make history as the first representative from New Mexico on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Health Policy Advisory Council (AACN HPAC). The announcement was made by UNM Health Sciences on September 11, 2023. This is a significant milestone for New Mexico, as it will now have a voice on a national council that offers strategic direction for health policy at the federal level.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
Los Alamos National Lab has recently made headlines after 17 of its employees shared their experiences as extras on the set of the upcoming film "Oppenheimer." These employees had the opportunity to engage in scientific discussions and interact with celebrities during filming that took place in various locations across New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has been recognized for its commitment to incorporating locally sourced produce into its food program. The New Mexico Grown Coalition honored APS with a Blossom award, praising their successful initiatives in utilizing New Mexico-grown food. Sandra Kemp, the Executive Director of Food and Nutrition Services at APS, has been working closely with local farms to procure bulk quantities of produce. So far, APS has obtained a wide range of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, including watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, pluots, nectarines, salad...
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
The UNM Harwood Museum of Art in New Mexico is set to organize a panel discussion on the conservation of Hispanic arts and culture in Northern New Mexico. The event will take place on September 20 at the Harwood Museum's Arthur Bell Auditorium and is free to attend. The panel will consist of experts in the field, including artists, conservators, journalists, and community leaders.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
The UNM Harwood Museum of Art in New Mexico is set to host a panel discussion on the conservation of Hispanic arts and culture in the region. The event, which will take place on September 20, features a group of distinguished experts in the field. The panel will discuss their recent endeavors in preserving these enduring traditions and highlight the cultural significance of these artworks in contemporary life. The event is made possible with support from New Mexico Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
New Mexico is set to receive the newly recommended updated COVID-19 vaccine for the Fall/Winter season, according to the NM Department of Health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that individuals aged 6 months and older should receive this updated vaccine for protection during the upcoming fall and winter. Shipments of the updated vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are expected to arrive in New Mexico soon.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
NMSU, or New Mexico State University, has recently announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science degree program in computer engineering. This program is a result of a collaboration between the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering and the Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program aims to focus on the development of secure hardware systems and will be taught by faculty members from both departments.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 15, 2023
Albuquerque residents and art enthusiasts have something exciting to look forward to as the South Broadway Cultural Center prepares to showcase the "Nortesur" exhibition by renowned artist Luis Fitch. The exhibition, which opens on September 14, offers a unique glimpse into Fitch's artistic journey, from his upbringing along the Tijuana-San Diego border to his current status as a globally recognized Mexican artist living in the U.S.
