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UNM researchers explore psychedelics' potential against mental health disorders

Psychedelic drugs, often associated with 1960s counterculture, are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists studying their potential to help people suffering from various behavioral health problems.


UNM named top producer of Hispanic bachelor degrees in education

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been named one of the top 20 producers of Hispanic bachelor’s degrees in education, according to a recent report by Excelencia in Education. The report, published in March, ranked UNM 18th nationally for producing Hispanic education graduates at the bachelor’s level during the 2019-2020 academic year.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will meet July 26

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, July 26


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee will meet July 25

City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission will meet July 25

City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 25


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee will meet July 24

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 24


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board will meet July 23

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23


City of Santa Fe Liquor Commission will meet July 22

City of Santa Fe Liquor Commission will meet at 4 p.m., Monday, July 22


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet July 22

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Monday, July 22


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet July 17

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 17


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met July 17

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, July 17


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met July 16

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, July 16


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met July 16

City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, July 16


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met July 16

City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Tuesday, July 16


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met July 19

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Friday, July 19


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met July 17

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 17


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet July 24

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 24


County Treasurer's Office to close for staff training on July 24

The County Treasurer's Office will be closed Wednesday, July 24, for staff training and development. Regular business hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 25.


Sheriff's office warns residents about scam involving fake arrest orders

The Sheriff's Office has issued a warning regarding fake arrest orders being sent to individuals via smartphones. Victims are then instructed to purchase grocery store gift cards or make payments through cash apps such as Zelle and Venmo.


Cattle collaborations among key topics at NMSU's upcoming field day

New Mexico State University’s annual field day at the Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center in Tucumcari, New Mexico, will be held on August 6 and will cover topics such as forage sorghum, alternate cropping systems, and cattle genetic testing. This event is free and open to the public.