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By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Monday, July 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 24
By BD | Aug 21, 2023
Bernalillo County recently introduced a new way for the public to enroll in emergency notifications using an emergency notification system called Everbridge. People can receive alerts via landline, mobile text, or email on severe weather, fire risks, road closures, and other relevant updates, a press release from the county government said.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 20, 2023
The permitted level of black bear and cougar trophy hunting in New Mexico is unsustainable, and reducing it is vital to their survival, Nina Eydelman of Animal Protection New Mexico, a group dedicated to protecting animals, said in a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, June 21.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, July 25
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
On Aug. 16, Patrick Allen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health, announced Dawn Sanchez's promotion to the positions of acting deputy secretary and chief operating officer. Dr. Miranda Durham has also received a promotion to Chief Medical Officer, according to an Aug. 16 press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department disclosed on Aug. 14 that Chief Harold Medina had issued a letter to Walgreens, offering recommendations to enhance crime reduction at Albuquerque stores. The letter encompasses suggestions like altering the arrangement of liquor departments in Walgreens outlets to enable patrons to place orders, subsequently fulfilled by employees, aiming to improve security, according to a press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department unveiled its intention to revamp the Open Space Unit on Aug. 15, with conservation officers set to patrol open space areas using foot, vehicle and mountain bikes. This initiative aims to address criminal activity, effect arrests as needed and contribute to the safeguarding of open spaces in the region, according to a press release.
By Mick Rich | Aug 18, 2023
Albuquerque's Rio Grande is in a sorry state
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory revealed a fuel cell architecture that incorporates nanowires on Aug. 14, known for their durability, as detailed in the paper "Coaxial Nanowire Electrodes Enable Exceptional Fuel Cell Durability" published in Advanced Materials. Representing research in fuel cell technology, this inventive electrode, forming the core of a polymer electrolyte-membrane fuel cell, exhibits enhanced resistance to corrosion, potentially heralding a transformative phase for fuel cells that utilize hydrogen as a clean energy source for vehicles, according to a press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recognized exceptional achievements on Aug. 15 by presenting several awards during its fall 2023 convocation at Atkinson Recital Hall for remarkable contributions to teaching excellence, according to a press release. This event brought together nearly 200 faculty and staff members on the Las Cruces campus to honor a select group of colleagues, comprising six faculty members from various parts of the NMSU system.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
New Mexico State University's New Mexico Higher Education Department has designated nearly $2.5 million in scholarship funds for graduate students from New Mexico who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering or mathematics at the university, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 18, 2023
PNM has reached an agreement to return $115 million to its customers as part of a settlement with advocacy groups.
By BD | Aug 18, 2023
Sanjeev Arora MD, the founder and executive director of Project ECHO, received the 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Awards, held on August 13, a university press release said. The award celebrated Arora's dedication to philanthropy, human welfare, social reform, and values-driven investments in the state of New Mexico.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, June 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Finance Subcommittee met Tuesday, July 21
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
Bernalillo County officials said a recent customer engagement survey conducted at BernCo @ Alvarado Square yielded favorable responses from customers and visitors entering the county building at 415 Silver Ave SW. The survey was conducted through May and focused on various aspects of the visitor experience, a county press release said.
By BD | Aug 18, 2023
The City of Albuquerque has received an award for Institutional Energy Management from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a city press release said. The award is given to entities that have showcased exceptional dedication to advancing energy engineering and management principles on both national and global levels.
By Pete Dinelli | Aug 17, 2023
On July 22, Mayor Tim Keller was joined by world-renowned architect Antoine Predock to announce plans for the Albuquerque Rail Trail project.
