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By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Protecting Farmers from Drought Act on Aug. 15, a bipartisan bill that offers an extra year of federal safeguards to farmers in drought-affected areas, preserving crop insurance while awaiting improved water conditions. This legislation ensures farmers in distressed communities, including New Mexico and Kansas, can maintain crop insurance coverage without compromise, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice allocation of more than $5 million in federal funding on Aug. 15 secured by the lawmakers. This funding aims to bolster law enforcement agencies, legal processes, survivor assistance, community well-being and anti-violence initiatives within New Mexico, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023
President Biden visited New Mexico to highlight his administration's achievements in climate and conservation.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, June 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, June 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, July 19
By BD | Aug 15, 2023
Maxeon Solar Technologies has chosen Albuquerque for its first U.S. manufacturing expansion. A three-gigawatt facility will focus on producing advanced TOPCon PV-silicon cells and shingled-cell Performance Line solar modules, the company said in a press release.
By BD | Aug 14, 2023
The Bernalillo County Commission approved a resolution to partner with the City of Albuquerque in the rejuvenation of Sunset Road and Isleta Boulevard from Central Avenue to Isleta Pueblo on Aug. 8, a county press release said.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 14, 2023
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) expressed support for President Joe Biden’s FY24 supplemental funding request on August 11th, 2023, highlighting its significant allocation towards enhancing the well-being and security of New Mexicans. The request encompasses measures to bolster border security, streamline immigration procedures, counter the distribution of illicit fentanyl, sustain wildland firefighter pay, and allocate additional resources to humanitarian and defense support for Ukraine according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 14, 2023
The University of New Mexico Planning, Design & Construction has chosen the architecture practice Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) to design the Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology (CCAT) facility. This facility, set to commence construction in the summer of 2024 on UNM's main campus, highlights a significant step toward advancing collaborative arts and technology endeavors, UNM said in a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2023
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, June 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 17
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023
On August 10, 2023, the Keller Administration welcomed a historic billion-dollar solar manufacturing investment. Maxeon Solar Technologies, a global frontrunner in solar advancements, is set to establish a $1 billion solar panel manufacturing plant in Albuquerque according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023
This August, in observance of National Breastfeeding Month, New Mexico aligns with the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action's (WABA) theme, promoting comprehensive breastfeeding support that covers needs and rights throughout the childbirth journey, to provide an optimal environment for breastfeeding for all parents. The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program collaborate throughout the year to assist working families, particularly in addressing the breastfeeding needs of new parents and infants according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023
In response to the risk of health threats from widespread smoke resulting from ongoing wildfires in New Mexico on Aug. 7 caused by factors such as high winds, heat and arid conditions, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) issued essential guidelines to ensure residents' safety, according to a press release. These recommendations are intended to mitigate the potential adverse effects of the smoke that has been generated by wildfires and human-induced fires occurring throughout the state.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023
At the 2023 Flash Memory Summit, Los Alamos National Laboratory and SK hynix are set to showcase the updated features of the ordered Key Value Store Computational Storage Device (KV-CSD). Building upon the previous year's collaboration, this project is an extension of the partnership between Los Alamos' High Performance Computing division and SK hynix, initially introduced at the 2022 Flash Memory Summit according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023
From July 26, UNM Hospital has taken over the role of the new healthcare provider at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Bernalillo County. This transition, facilitated by the newly formed MDC Health Care Authority, signifies a partnership between Bernalillo County and UNM Hospital to ensure comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services for MDC inmates, according to a press release.
