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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center competes for most beautiful hospital in U.S

Voting is now open for the "Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals" in the U.S., and The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is seeking community support to achieve the top spot. The contest, sponsored by Soliant, a national healthcare staffing firm, recognizes hospitals for their campus development, facilities improvement, staff enhancement, and creation of holistic healing environments.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met June 10

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, June 10


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met May 28

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 28


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met June 28

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, June 28


City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met June 28

City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Friday, June 28


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met May 14

City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, May 14


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met June 27

City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, June 27


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met June 26

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Wednesday, June 26


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met June 25

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, June 25


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met June 25

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, June 25


City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met June 24

City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, June 24


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met June 24

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Monday, June 24


City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met June 20

City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Thursday, June 20


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met June 26

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, June 26


Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met June 27

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met Thursday, June 27


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet July 3

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 3


Albuquerque responds swiftly to heavy rains causing widespread flooding

The City of Albuquerque took swift action, recruiting extra support from several departments, to respond to heavy rain and flooding throughout the city and ensure the well-being of residents in hard-hit neighborhoods. Last night, Albuquerque experienced 1.48 inches of water in less than 90 minutes. Average rainfall for this time of year is typically just 0.03 inches.


Albuquerque opens new headquarters for innovative Community Safety Department

ALBUQUERQUE – Mayor Tim Keller, along with approximately 400 community members, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new headquarters of the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) at 1210 San Mateo Blvd. SE.


Three UNM advisors selected for presentations at national advising conference

Three University of New Mexico employees will attend and present at a national conference this fall. Shannon Saavedra, Catherine Young, and JJ Conn, all UNM Academic Advisors, were selected separately to present during the National Academic Advising Association's 2024 Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., this October.


NMSU's diverse musical ensembles foster interdisciplinary connections among students

Kyle Girven double majored in aerospace engineering and mathematics with minors in astronomy and physics, while Jess Novak majored in environmental science with minors in nuclear engineering, environmental engineering, and geology. The New Mexico State University May 2024 graduates came together through music.