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NMSU to host Specialty Crop and Pesticide Applicator workshops on June 6

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2024

The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host two workshops on June 6 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The first workshop, the Specialty Crop workshop, will focus on crops such as lavender, yellowhorn, tomatoes, pomegranates, pistachios, figs and the basics of soil health. The second workshop, Pesticide Applicator training, will provide an opportunity for active New Mexico Department of Agriculture pesticide license holders to earn continuing education units.

FAI announces Neil Robertson and Aleš Kubíček as Hall of Fame Inductees

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2024

The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Ballooning Commission (CIA) Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2024 inductees. The announcement was made during the March 2024 plenary meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland. The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, which houses the FAI CIA Balloon and Airship Hall of Fame, revealed that Neil Robertson from the United Kingdom and Aleš Kubíček from the Czech Republic are this year's honorees.

Christopher Harris appointed as NMHealth's new outreach director

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2024

Patrick Allen, Secretary of NMHealth, announced today the appointment of Christopher Harris as the Marketing Public Education Outreach Director for the department.

Albuquerque Community Safety intervenes in potential crisis involving teen gamer

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2024

Recently, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) responded to a call regarding suicidal ideation. The caller, located out of state, reported that a gamer friend had expressed emotional instability during a gaming session and mentioned suicidal thoughts.

University of New Mexico graduates nearly 3,000 students amidst pandemic challenges

By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) celebrated the graduation of nearly 3,000 students in a commencement ceremony held at the packed University Arena. The Class of 2024's journey to this moment was marked by unprecedented challenges as they began their college education during a pandemic.

Albuquerque's multicultural arts festival celebrates diversity in grand style

By New Mexico Sun | May 11, 2024

The East Gateway of Albuquerque was a spectacle of vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes on Saturday, May 11, as it played host to the Second Annual Singing Arrow Multicultural Arts Festival. The event took place at the Singing Arrow Community Center and Park and was co-sponsored by Council District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout and the City of Albuquerque Youth and Family Services Department.

Resilient nursing graduate Ashley McMains set for impactful healthcare career

By New Mexico Sun | May 11, 2024

Ashley McMains, a nursing student at The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, is not only a testament to resilience and determination but also an embodiment of compassion. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), McMains' journey has been punctuated by challenges and triumphs that have molded her into an exceptional individual ready to make significant contributions in the health care field.