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Albuquerque detectives arrest school coach for child sexual solicitation

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – APD Child Exploitation Detectives arrested Treyjan Felipe, 24, today after investigating an anonymous tip advising of sexual misconduct with a student athlete at Sandia Preparatory School.APD was alerted by the “Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS),” a downloadable application, telephone hotline and website that students can use to report classmates who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.The tip advised there was a student athlete being sexually addressed through Snapchat and sent genitalia pictures by one the school’s athletic...

Forever chemicals reach extraordinary levels in wildlife at Holloman Air Force Base

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024

A team of researchers from The University of New Mexico’s Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) have made a concerning discovery regarding the levels of chemical contamination in wildlife at Holloman Air Force Base. The study, recently published in Environmental Research, revealed that various wild birds and mammals at the base are heavily contaminated with 'forever chemicals' known as per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).Lead author of the study, MSB Director and Professor of Biology Christopher Witt, highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, "Across 23...

NMSU, Local Performers to Showcase Talents at Dance Concert

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024

Dancers and musicians from New Mexico State University, along with local performers, are gearing up for "Reignite: A Dance Concert," hosted by the NMSU Dance program from March 1-3.The concert will feature a diverse range of choreographies, including contemporary, hip-hop, flamenco, tap, and Latin ballroom, showcasing the talents of NMSU dance majors and minors. Choreographers for the event include NMSU dance faculty members Applehelen Kirby, Ana Suffle, George Torres Jr., and Ryan McMullen, who is also the director of the NMSU Dance program.NMSU dance students Amelia...

UNM Trailblazer Emma Hotz Named Luce Scholar

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2024

University of New Mexico alumna Emma Hotz has been named a Luce Scholar, the first student from UNM to receive this prestigious honor. The Luce Scholars Program, established by the Henry Luce Foundation, aims to deepen understanding of Asia among American leaders by providing stipends, language training, and professional placements in Asia for selected scholars each year.Expressing her gratitude, Hotz stated, "I am truly humbled to be named a Luce Scholar and to represent the University of New Mexico and the State of New Mexico! Being the first UNM student to have...

29 Couples Say "I Do" at Doña Ana County Government Center

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2024

A total of 29 couples tied the knot during the Doña Ana County Clerk’s annual event, “Romance at the Rotunda” on Valentine’s Day at the Doña Ana County Government Center building. Chief Deputy County Clerk Caroline Zamora expressed her joy about the event, stating, "At our office, we are a small part of critical moments in an individual's life, and this includes marriage and obtaining a marriage license. Our Romance at the Rotunda event is such a joy. Sharing the experience with loving couples and families is lovely and one of my favorite days of the year. I want to thank...

City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Feb. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024

City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 20

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 3

National Hispanic Cultural Center Hosts New Exhibition Celebrating Art by Incarcerated Artists

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2024

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, NM is preparing to showcase a new guest-curated art exhibition that delves into the influence of artworks by incarcerated artists. Titled Paño Connections – Corazón Knows No Bounds, the exhibition is curated by Eric “Christo” Martinez and is set to open at the NHCC Visual Art Museum on Friday, Feb. 23.NHCC Head Curator and Visual Arts Program Manager Jadira Gurulé expressed the center's excitement about the upcoming exhibition, stating, “We are incredibly honored to be working with Christo as an artist and the...