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Health of New Mexicans center stage on Public Health Day at Legislature

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

Efficient and innovative ways to improve the health of all New Mexicans will be highlighted at the New Mexico Legislature at the 9th Annual Public Health Day at the State Capitol on Monday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, with the theme "Threads of Wellness: A Tapestry of Public Health," aims to showcase the Department of Health's (DOH) programs and services and the efforts of community organizations statewide to provide broad healthcare opportunities for all people."The Department of Health's goal is for New Mexico to become the healthiest state in the...

Before and Beyond: celebrating the Gila Wilderness centennial

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

Over 80 years ago, the U.S. removed the Gila Apache from the Office of Indian Affairs’ Indian Tribes list despite being recognized as a federal tribe for nearly nine decades. Today, the tribe has reclaimed their Gileño and Mimbreño identity in their language as Chíhéne Nde. Ruben Leyva, a Chíhéne historian and scholar, and Ph.D. student in the Department of Native American Studies, is working to ensure that they regain their sovereignty.Leyva will share his story on Feb. 9 as part of The Gila Wilderness: Before and Beyond, a centennial celebration in honor of the Gila and...

Open enrollment for 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program begins February 15th

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has announced that open enrollment for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will begin on February 15th. This program, overseen by the state's Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), aims to provide income-eligible seniors and elders with a shopper card that grants them a one-time annual benefit of up to $100. This benefit can be used to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands throughout the state.Funding for the SFMNP comes from...

Historic Preservation Division: Three New Mexico Properties Added to National Register

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) is pleased to announce that three historic properties in New Mexico have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The properties include Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Santa Fe County, Medical Arts Historic District in Bernalillo County, and Biavaschi Saloon-Capital Bar in Socorro County."These buildings showcase the broad range of architectural styles on display throughout New Mexico’s history,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas. “On the surface, a seminary in Santa Fe might not...

NMSU Board of Regents to Discuss Hiring of New President in Closed Meeting

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents has announced that they will be holding a closed meeting on February 12th to discuss matters related to the hiring of the university's new president. The meeting will take place at the Santa Fe County Extension Office in Santa Fe.According to a statement released by the Board of Regents, the purpose of the meeting is to address "limited personnel matters" concerning the hiring process of NMSU's new president. This includes discussions on promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment, or resignation of personnel, as...

Delays Expected on Bridge Boulevard starting Friday, Feb. 9

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

Bernalillo County has issued a warning to the public about potential delays on Bridge Boulevard this weekend. The delays are due to ongoing construction work as part of the Bridge Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment Plan. The project, which is currently in its second phase, aims to improve the corridor from the Atrisco Riverside Drain to Young Avenue.Starting from Friday, Feb. 9, traffic patterns and signals will be adjusted in the area to accommodate utility work. Motorists should anticipate longer wait times and delays until Tuesday, Feb. 13. The construction work is...

City and Partners Working Together to Improve Outreach to the Unhoused Community

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024

In an effort to improve outreach and services for the unhoused community in Albuquerque, the City, along with its partners, has been working diligently to conduct the Point in Time Count (PIT) and connect with individuals in need of assistance.The PIT count, which is conducted annually in January, serves as a valuable tool to guide outreach and services for people experiencing homelessness. While it may not capture the full extent of homelessness in the city, it provides important data that helps the City's application for federal funding from the Department of Housing...

County road closure scheduled in Vado/Del Cerro area

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 7, 2024

The Doña Ana County Flood Commission has announced a temporary road closure in the Vado/Del Cerro area for the installation of a storm drain. Starting on Monday, February 12, Cristo Avenue will be closed between Ojito Avenue and Calle De La Cruz for a period of 45 days. The closure is necessary to facilitate storm drain improvements in the area.Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during the closure period. Detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the affected area. The closure is expected to last until April 12, 2024."We apologize for the...

Los Alamos investigates quantum device defects and fluctuations through experimentation

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has announced that a joint team with D-Wave Quantum Systems is examining fluctuations in inducing magnetic ordering on a network of qubits. The team discovered that these fluctuations, when utilized on a D-Wave quantum annealing platform, can decrease the total energy of the interacting magnetic moments.

Los Alamos release 2023 economic impact report

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024

Los Alamos National Laboratory has released its annual economic impact report, which underscores the laboratory's financial contributions for the fiscal year 2023. The report, built on a $4 billion budget, includes detailed statistics on procurement dollars, employee salaries by county, small business assistance, and labor union membership.

New Mexico Business Coalition President Carla Sonntag: ‘We’re seeing that the state is happy to take the money from this industry but it frequently is raising barriers and constraints’

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024

The New Mexico House of Representatives recently conducted a hearing on H.B. 133, a bill proposing amendments to the state's existing Oil and Gas Act. The proposed changes sparked mixed reactions from citizens, with some expressing support while others voiced concerns. Carla Sonntag, President of the New Mexico Business Coalition, was among those who expressed apprehension about the potential impact of the bill on the oil and gas industry.

Midpoint reached in Santa Fe legislative session amid advocacy efforts

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 4, 2024

The legislative session in Santa Fe has reached its midpoint, with activity levels described as frenetic. Progress is being made on several core priorities, according to reports from those involved.