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By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 4, 2023
The state of New Mexico announced that Gina DeBlassie will step in as the acting secretary with the retirement of Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services (ALTSD), Katrina Hotrum-Lopez, who departs after more than 20 years in public service. DeBlassie has been a health policy advisor for the governor, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 4, 2023
The City of Albuquerque announced two appointments on Aug. 2 to tackle homelessness. Azka Naru was appointed as the Gateway Manager for the City's latest facility aimed at connecting unhoused individuals with essential services, while Maria Wolfe assumes the role of Homeless Innovations Officer, responsible for streamlining initiatives and coordinating the city's response to homelessness according to a press release by the city.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023
The University of New Mexico announced Tuesday that its Department of Physics and Astronomy secured a $750,000 grant from NASA to support its research on exoplanets.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023
This week, State Rep. Gail Armstrong issued a press release announcing that applications are now ready for the Rural Healthcare Delivery Fund, created under Senate Bill 7 in the most recent legislative session.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023
New Mexico State University's School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, has partnered with Arrowhead Center's Innoventure Program to establish an online professional development program, intended to provide specialized training in agricultural sciences and sustainability to high school culinary and hospitality teachers according to an Aug. 1 news release by NMSU.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023
The University of New Mexico has announced that Chris Cornelius, the Department Chair of Architecture, has received the Best of Practice Award for Best Small Practice in the Southwest from The Architect's Newspaper in recognition of Cornelius' architectural piece "Otaechiah (Crane)." The award reflects his talent and dedication to advancing architectural design and cultural understanding, the school reported.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023
The Albuquerque Museum announced on Tuesday plans to display a new exhibit, "News for the People: Local Journalism in the 1970s."
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023
New Mexico State University has announced that its astronomers have been honored with the NASA Silver Team Award for their contributions to the Planetary Data System (PDS), recognizing more than a decade of work to modernize the PDS using innovative computing technology.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023
Last week's passage the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provides $886.3 billion for New Mexico is great news for the state, Democrat U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján said in a statement.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023
On July 26, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act, aiming to amend the fire department repayment system and provide just and timely compensation for the services rendered by local departments. This legislation, which seeks to alleviate the firefighter shortage, was previously reintroduced in the House by U.S. Representative Josh Harder (D-Calif.) earlier this year according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
The City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) union recently negotiated a new two-year contract to give APD officers a raise over the next two years. Albuquerque attorney and political commentator Pete Dinelli wonders if city administration is doing enough to fix the crime issue in Albuquerque beyond the increased funds APD will receive.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
New Mexico farmers know a thing about weather-related disasters but their advice is seldom sought, Democrat U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján said in a news release issued last week
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
There's much to be thankful for after five years of impact Albuquerque's Office of Equity & Inclusion has had on the government and community, the office's director said in a news release
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
A proposed clean vehicles air rule announced last week by the city of Albuquerque would go a long way toward addressing the area's part in global climate change, the city's health director said in a news release
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 31, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Thune (R-S.D.), who serve as co-chairs of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, announced the commencement of a 30-day period for the public to submit comments to the USF Working Group in a press release on July 27. The deadline for submitting comments is set for Aug. 25, providing stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to provide their input to the Working Group on relevant matters pertaining to the Universal Service Fund according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 31, 2023
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Co-Founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, announced his support for the U.S. Department of Energy's guidance on the implementation of the Home Energy Rebate Programs for State and Territorial Energy Offices, according to a press release on July 27. These programs were secured by Heinrich in the Inflation Reduction Act and were based on his Zero-Emission Homes Act according to a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 29, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Tuesday, June 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 26
By Pete Dinelli | Jul 28, 2023
The regular 2023 municipal election to elect City Councilors for City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be held on November 7, 2023 along with $200 Million in bonds to be approved by city voters.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 5
