New Mexico Sun

Nathaniel Sandoval, a student at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), was recently recognized for his academic achievements by being named to the PTK New Mexico All-State Academic Team. During the State Legislative Session at the Roundhouse, Sandoval, a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), was awarded the prestigious scholarship in acknowledgment of his academic excellence, leadership, and service."To receive this scholarship means I can continue to represent our Phi Theta Kappa Charter with excellence and further dedicate myself to my education," expressed Sandoval during the...

UNM Honors College student selected as Truman Scholarship Finalist

The University of New Mexico is becoming a hub of Truman Scholar recognition. UNM senior Jesus Sanchez, is one of 191 Truman Scholar finalists selected from this year’s pool of 709 nominations across over 285 institutions. Sanchez is scheduled to interview in March.“The Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive award that selects students with the potential to become change agents,” Honors College Scholarship Coordinator Kiyoko Simmons said. “Jesus has demonstrated leadership and service aimed at enhancing the college experience for students by addressing basic needs...

Call open for 2024 Women in STEM Awards

Applications are now open for the 2024 Women in STEM Awards at the University of New Mexico. The awards, now in their ninth year, are a collaborative effort between Advance at UNM, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Vice President for Research."We know that Women in STEM awardees from the past eight years have gone on to do some amazing research on a range of topics," said Advance Director Julia Fulghum. "We are eager to see the proposals of this year’s applicants and encourage submissions from across campus. Please contact us if you want to know if your idea...

More Paw-some Opportunities for ABQ’s Furry Friends and their Families

Mayor Tim Keller and the Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) have recently inaugurated seven new dog parks in Albuquerque, providing more recreational opportunities for the city's residents and their canine companions. The initiative aims to utilize unused or underutilized spaces within existing parks and City-owned lands.Mayor Keller emphasized the importance of these new dog parks, stating, “As our city continues to grow and evolve, we remain committed to building quality-of-life projects for folks from all parts of town and their four-legged friends.” The new "mini"...

NMSU Board of Regents to convene for closed meeting March 2

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced a closed meeting scheduled for March 2 to discuss the finalists for the position of president. The meeting will take place at 8 a.m. in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.According to the information provided, the discussion of candidates will be held behind closed doors as permitted under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013). It was clarified that no official board action will be taken during this meeting.Individuals seeking further details about the meeting can reach out to the Office of the...

Art student Mikaila Dart receives Behl Award

The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts recently awarded Mikaila Dart, a talented alumna, with the Reggie Behl Drawing Award, providing her with a $1,000 grant to support her exceptional drawing skills. Dart, who submitted her artwork into the competition with hopes of validation and recognition, expressed her excitement upon receiving the award, stating, “I was very excited hearing a ‘yes’ and hearing it from the faculty at UNM that I look up to and that I've been learning from. It was like a boost of confidence that told me this is a valid thing that I'm doing,...

Buffalo Soldiers and Fort Stanton Recognized for Role in Taming the Wild West

Black troopers known as Buffalo Soldiers from Fort Stanton played a key role in the transition of New Mexico from a territory into a state. In recognition of the site’s significance to Black History, the National Park Service recently added the Fort Stanton Historic Site to its Reconstruction Era National Historic Network."In 1876 Buffalo Soldiers built the Fort Stanton Laundress Quarters which still stands at the site and is one of the few surviving structures directly associated with the Black troops. The fort and the structure are some of the most important Black...

NMSU Board of Regents to convene for closed meeting Feb. 29

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced that they will be holding a closed meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29, to interview finalists for the position of NMSU president. The meeting, scheduled from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces Campus, will be closed to the public as allowed under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013).According to the announcement, the regents will not be taking any official board action during this closed meeting. Individuals seeking more information about the meeting are encouraged to contact the Office of...

APD Warns Residents of Thief Hitting Local Fitness Centers

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is cautioning residents about a thief who has been targeting local fitness centers and stealing vehicles by exploiting unlocked lockers in women's locker rooms.According to APD, detectives have pinpointed Angelique Silva, 43, as the individual behind a string of commercial burglaries, auto thefts, and larcenies. Silva has been observed in various local gyms, specifically entering women's locker rooms to rummage through open lockers and pilfer the contents within, at times even taking victims' car keys. Subsequently,...

New Tools Help UNM Physician Assistant Expand Street Medicine Services

Lindsay Fox, MSPAS, PA-C, a physician assistant at The University of New Mexico, is leading the charge in bringing medical care directly to those in need through street medicine. Fox, who works within UNM's Department of Internal Medicine, highlighted the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness or transitional housing in accessing traditional healthcare services. She emphasized the importance of bringing medical care to them, stating, "Rather than forego medical care, we bring it to them."To enhance her street medicine services, Fox now has a new truck...

W. K. Kellogg Foundation awards UNM Child Health Grand Challenge team $300K to study child maltreatment

The Child Health Grand Challenge team at The University of New Mexico has been granted a $300,000 award from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to conduct a two-year study on child maltreatment incidence. Led by principal investigators Rebecca Girardet and Gabriel Sanchez, the team aims to identify cultural practices that may act as protective factors in reducing negative outcomes related to child maltreatment.Girardet highlighted the importance of the study, stating, "New Mexico is making strides in implementing strategies that hold promise for preventing child maltreatment......

Mayor Keller and First Lady Kistin Keller Request Nominations for Outstanding Albuquerque Volunteers

The Albuquerque Volunteers Advisory Board has opened nominations for the ninth annual Mayor’s Day of Volunteer Recognition. Individuals and groups of volunteers will be celebrated at the recognition event on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Albuquerque Museum. Nominations can be submitted on the City website, and are due by 5 p.m. on March 15, 2024.“Every year, Liz and I look forward to celebrating the volunteers working to make our city a better place, and reflecting on the spirit of civic engagement that makes Albuquerque so special,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Volunteers...

It’s Electric! City Drives Toward Equity with New Affordable Mobility Platform

The City of Albuquerque has taken a significant step towards promoting equity in transportation with the launch of the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) electric vehicle carshare pilot project. The initiative, a collaboration between the City of Albuquerque Sustainability Office and partners Forth, PNM, and Sol Housing, aims to provide affordable and environmentally friendly transportation options to all communities.Mayor Tim Keller emphasized the importance of ensuring equitable access to clean transportation, stating, “We’re keeping equity in the driver’s seat and...

City Taking Proactive Measures to Curb Pedestrian Fatal Crashes

Albuquerque's Mayor Tim Keller, Police Chief Harold Medina, and Municipal Development Director Pat Montoya recently addressed the media to discuss the city's proactive efforts in reducing pedestrian fatal crashes along Central Avenue. Mayor Keller emphasized the importance of these actions, stating, "Tragedy is occurring far too often on our streets in the form of fatal collisions that could be avoided." Chief Harold Medina highlighted the impact of pedestrian crashes, noting that they are often avoidable and have traumatic consequences for both victims and drivers. He...

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