New Mexico Sun

Santa Fe, NM—In honor of emancipation in the United States and its ideals of freedom and equity for all, Santa Fe County announces the closure of its administrative offices on Wednesday, June 19th, in observation of Juneteenth "Freedom Day."

Santa Fe County bans fireworks due to extreme drought conditions

On June 11, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-078, declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and banning the sale and use of certain fireworks in unincorporated and wildland areas in Santa Fe County.

UNM Anderson concludes first cohort's pitch competition

The UNM Anderson School of Management’s Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship hosted a pitch competition on June 6 in Santa Fe, marking the conclusion of its inaugural cohort of the entrepreneur-focused Accelerator Program.

City announces summer funding opportunities for affordable housing

The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department is launching a 'Summer of Housing Funding' with new financing opportunities for affordable housing developers. Applications will be open in June, July, and September. The first Request for Proposals (RFP) opened on June 1, 2024, and developers have until July 1, 2024, to apply.

Las Cruces updates land development code with public review

The City of Las Cruces is undertaking an update to the City's Land Development Code. The project, Realize Las Cruces, includes regulations that govern the use and development of land within the city limits and surrounding areas in some cases.

NMSU offers flexible bachelor's degrees catering to diverse needs

Priscilla Carabajal, who grew up in Anthony, New Mexico, never considered college an option. Starting her career in corrections at age 19, she later worked for the health department and health and social services. Over the years, Carabajal has held positions with the city, county, and state.

UNM-GPS launches dashboards on pedestrian and cyclist car crash data

The University of New Mexico Geospatial and Population Studies (UNM-GPS) has launched two new dashboards aimed at examining data on crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists. Although pedestrians are involved in only about 2% of traffic crashes in New Mexico, they account for 20% of all crash-related fatalities.

Local artists showcase introspective works at Gallery One

"Interpretive Reflections" on View at Gallery One

Feminist Border Arts Film Festival expands program for ninth annual event

For eight years, the Feminist Border Arts Film Festival (FBAFF) at New Mexico State University has focused on short films. In its ninth year, the festival will also screen feature-length films and include a day-long zine fest from June 28-29 during International Pride Weekend. Zines are self-made, small circulation publications.

County considers partnership for senior services in Chimayo

Santa Fe, NM – On June 11, 2024, the Senior Services Division presented a proposal to the Board of County Commissioners to develop a potential partnership with Rio Arriba County. This collaboration aims to better serve area seniors and support the Chimayo community.

Parks & Recreation Department activates sprinklers for "Operation Cooldown" amid high temperatures

With another 100+ degree day expected this week, the Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) will activate sprinklers in four parks on June 13 as part of “Operation Cooldown 2024.” Sprinkler play provides families a no-cost way to cool off. The following parks (Group 2) will host sprinkler play from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 13:

UNM researchers present innovative tech at ACM CHI conference

Researchers from The University of New Mexico's Hand and Machine Lab in the Department of Computer Science recently participated in the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (ACM CHI) held in Hawaii. At this significant annual event, the team presented research papers, organized a workshop, and demonstrated their 3D printing technology.

New Mexico issues heat advisory as temperatures rise

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has issued a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to soar across the state. Forecasts predict temperatures will reach 105°F and higher in southern regions, and up to 100°F in Albuquerque and Farmington by Thursday.

Collaboration aids legally blind homeless man in Albuquerque

Earlier this month, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), The University of New Mexico Health Mobile Medicine Team, and the UNM Hospital Emergency Department collaborated to assist an unhoused, legally blind man in Albuquerque.

Treaty Day celebration event to be held at Bosque Redondo Memorial site

A Commemoration of the Treaty of 1868 event will be held at the Bosque Redondo Memorial site on Saturday, June 15.

NMSU's floral team fosters student growth beyond flower arranging

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ floral team offers more than just floral design skills to its students. The program emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and leadership to prepare students for their professional careers.

UNM professor receives NSF CAREER Award for research on optical frequency combs

Tara Drake, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at The University of New Mexico, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. The award is NSF’s most prestigious recognition for early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in their respective fields.

Political science honors program aids undergraduates' research journey

The Political Science Honors Program at The University of New Mexico provides undergraduate students with an introduction to graduate-level research and the opportunity to write a senior thesis under faculty mentorship. Associate Professor Jessica Feezell, who directs the program, described it as a three-semester sequence where students engage in original research, gain data analysis skills, take a graduate-level seminar, and complete a senior thesis.

APD arrests two men after multiple ShotSpotter alerts

Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department arrested Enzo Parra Jimenez, 21, and David Arias, 19, following ShotSpotter activations indicating a moving shooter.

Bernalillo County opens Behavioral Health Crisis Center after two years of construction