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By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, will host the inaugural New Mexico Soil Health and Soil Carbon Conference. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Place NE in Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
The number of older New Mexicans will continue to increase in the coming decades while total population change will remain flat. Stability will be due in large part to international migration, which will offset declining births and increasing deaths, according to updated population projections by demographers from the University of New Mexico Geospatial & Population Studies (UNM-GPS), which functions as the State Demographers Office.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
Ballet folklórico, a traditional Mexican folk dance, has evolved over centuries through contributions from Indigenous people of North America, Europeans, and Africans. At New Mexico State University (NMSU), this performance art has recently merged with another cultural expression to create a unique signature for the Pride of New Mexico Marching Band.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
The New Mexico Alcohol Research Center (NMARC) at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences has received a five-year, $7.3 million extension of its National Institutes of Health program grant, supporting the center’s ongoing study of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
The Scale Up New Mexico program, supported by the United States Economic Development Administration and hosted at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, is now accepting applications for its C-Suite Sprint online accelerator. This initiative is specifically designed for tech startups in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
Santa Fe, NM—Santa Fe County has announced upcoming public hearings for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Established under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the program aims to support communities by funding essential facilities, ensuring decent housing, promoting economic development, and maintaining a suitable living environment. The State of New Mexico anticipates an annual allocation of approximately $11 million, distributed competitively across the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
At least a dozen alumni and a few current students from New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute (CMI) are credited crew members on a Sundance Film Festival award-winning film. "In the Summers," directed by Alessandra Lacorazza, received the U.S. Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE - 26-year-old Manuel Maestas has been added to the Metro 15 List. Maestas has an active felony warrant for Child Abuse Resulting in Great Bodily Harm.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
Approximately 15.58% or 14,770 ballots were cast by eligible voters in Doña Ana County for the 2024 Primary Election on June 4th. This turnout was less than the previous Primary Election in 2022, which saw 16.41% or 15,499 ballots cast. The turnout for the 2024 Primary Election was also less than the 2020 Primary Election, which saw 29.29% or 26,055 ballots cast.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
Council Bill No. O-24-20, sponsored by Klarissa J. Peña, has been enacted as Enactment No. O-2024-014. The ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico Short-Term Lodgers' Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2024. The aggregate principal amount for these bonds will not exceed $1,000,000.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
The search committee for the position of director for American Indian Student Services has announced three finalists who will each participate in open forums next week. UNM students, faculty, and staff are invited and encouraged to attend these candidate forums. The forums provide an opportunity to learn about each candidate’s experience and engage in dialogue regarding their interest in the position.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently increased the area median income (AMI) limits, which the County uses to determine eligibility for rent and utilities assistance.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2024
The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe will be hosting a free PRIDE Movie Night this month to mark Pride Month. It will feature the film "Word is Out—Stories of Some of Our Lives."
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
The guardrail on the south side of a bridge over Garfield Canal on Two Counties Road was damaged a couple of years ago. When County Engineer Mo Moabed looked into repairing it, the cost was prohibitive and the original build plans were not available.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
A new exhibition at the South Broadway Cultural Center titled "The Post Covid Bomb" reflects the resilience required to endure the pandemic shutdown. This exhibition features a diverse collection from more than 30 artists who exhibited their work between 2020 and 2023. Showcasing both previously displayed and new works, the exhibition highlights the unique experiences of creating and presenting art during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition opens with an artist reception on Thursday, June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
Santa Fe, NM – To enhance public safety and curb the occurrence of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in the community, the Santa Fe County DWI Program is launching its Summer Bar and Restaurant Campaign. This year's campaign commemorates the 100th Burning of Zozobra in partnership with the Kiwanis Club, whose image is designed by Firestik Studios. Each summer, the DWI Program releases a unique safety campaign that features its message across bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and coffee shops throughout the county.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
On May 10, 2024, 18 members of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s Emergency Medical Services Academy (EMSA) paramedic program. The cohort underwent a 10-month journey to attain the highest level of training in pre-hospital medical care, which included over 1,000 hours of didactic and lab instruction. Students also completed clinical rotations in local hospitals and field internships to apply their skills in dynamic situations.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
Santa Fe, NM – The Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) has announced the official opening of Rabbit Road, a significant milestone in the NE/SE Connector Roads Project. The road will open to the public on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
Dimitri Kittrell, a first-year student at the University of New Mexico (UNM), is set to participate in the Research for Inclusivity and Driving Equity Research Experiences for Undergraduates (RIDE REU) program at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst this summer. Kittrell, who recently completed his freshman year in the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, will join other students in community-engaged research aimed at improving transportation for underserved communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 5, 2024
The Scale Up New Mexico program, partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration and based at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently celebrated the completion of its second 2024 cohort's Pitch Deck Sprint accelerator program.
