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By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced on Aug. 21 that three years ago, they introduced the Navigate platform, and presently, the Student Success team is focused on expanding the platform's functionalities and user base. Through the Navigate Student website, students can arrange appointments, access class schedules, connect with study partners and explore campus resources, according to a press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) reported on Aug. 21 that Patricia Sullivan has been awarded the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference community service-academia award by Great Minds in STEM, according to a press release. Sullivan serves as the associate dean for outreach and recruitment in the College of Engineering with a dual role in the Office of Research, Creativity and Economic Development.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 1
By Kenneth W. Costello | Aug 22, 2023
Climate change presents a daunting challenge for economists, political scientists, and policymakers.
By Charles Sullivan | Aug 22, 2023
The FBI has not yet completed its uniform crime reporting statistics for 2021 but has done so for 2020.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its July 2023 report on August 18th, drawing particular attention to the increase in total encounters at the border from June to July.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 4, 2023, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo announced a new public awareness campaign aimed at combating behavioral health treatment scams targeting vulnerable homeless populations in New Mexico. According to a press release by the New Mexico Human Services Department, the new "Don't Be Taken For a Ride" initiative promotes utilizing the 988 crisis lifeline to report suspicious activities.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On July 25, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced they participated in a celebratory ribbon-cutting event at the Broadway McKnight Apartments. This new multifamily property is located in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area of Albuquerque, according to a press release by MFA.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, July 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, July 27
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 18, the City of Albuquerque announced that the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (Air Board) and the Environmental Improvement Board have scheduled a meeting to discuss potentially amending regulations for implementing California's latest motor vehicle emission standards, beginning with the model year 2027. The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13, at 9:00 a.m. through Nov. 16.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 17, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced a launch event for "Aggie-Ritas" lime raspberry margaritas. According to an NMSU press release, the launch event will take place at Little Toad Creek’s downtown Las Cruces location, 119 N. Main St.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On August 17, 2023, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that the organization Comadre a Comadre has been selected for a $25,000 grant for the upcoming year from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, according to a press release. The organization was one of only 12 recipients chosen to receive grant funding.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President and CEO Carla Sonntag attended the Council of State Manufacturing Associations Conference (COSMA) held July 24-28 in South Carolina and also took part in an invitation-only National Economic Council (NEC) virtual roundtable.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently announced that it has selected Charles Sallee to be the new budget director. Various members of the Legislative Finance Committee voiced their support for Sallee as the choice for budget director.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 15, Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that a new theoretical approach to quantum computing hardware avoids many of the complexities present in current quantum computers and could have transformative implications. According to a press release, the breakthrough is discussed in a paper titled "Topologically protected Grover’s oracle for the partition problem," recently published in the Physical Review A journal.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has demanded a full investigation by the DOJ and DHS into the Texas Department of Public Safety's intentional separation of migrant families, calling for urgent measures to end the practice.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
On August 17th, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Jon Tester, and Patty Murray led a letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to involve Tribal consultations and engage rural communities in discussions before finalizing its policy on disposing of prescription opioids at home.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 17, The New Mexico Public Education Department announced that the Educator Fellows Program has grown to roughly 500 participants this year compared to 380 last year, according to a press release. Managed by the Public Education Department, the Educator Fellows NM initiative offers support to both students and educators to reduce class sizes and cultivate future educators.
