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By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 6
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories recently announced that several of its women engineers have been recognized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The SWE's awards program acknowledges outstanding achievements in engineering, engineering technology, or science related to engineering among individuals who identify as women and allies.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has revealed that the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) has added a community on Albuquerque's West Side to the National Register of Historic Places. The community, known as La Luz del Oeste, is recognized for its historical significance and planning inspired by the New Town movement.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
Bernalillo County has received a grant of $256,962 from the state's Outdoor Recreation Division to enhance access to the Valle de Oro Urban Wildlife Refuge. The funding is part of the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant initiative, specifically earmarked for "shovel-ready" conservation projects across the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
Bernalillo County has announced the tragic death of a corrections officer, Joshua Munoz, in a single-car crash. The incident is currently under investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has disclosed that its Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is awarding outdoor trails and infrastructure funding to 12 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant initiative. The beneficiaries will collectively receive $1,746,310, with organizations securing an additional $2.53 million in matching funds for these initiatives.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) has declared the second annual New Voices • New Mexico screenwriting incubator program, a collaboration with Stowe Story Labs, a success. Initiated in 2022, this initiative offers budding screenwriters an exclusive opportunity to hone their skills under the guidance of industry veterans.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 5
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Public Education Department has announced that Dr. Roy Basa is the recipient of the 2024 New Mexico Teacher of the Year award. As a result, Dr. Basa will represent teachers from New Mexico at the national level for the 2024 National Teacher of the Year competition.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Public Education Department has announced that Pojoaque Intermediate School and Albuquerque School of Excellence have been awarded the distinguished titles of 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools. The awards, conferred by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA), will see the recognized schools receive a commemorative award package, feature prominently on the ESEA Network website, and be showcased in a special presentation at the National ESEA Conference.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has released a list that underscores 10 significant community connection milestones accomplished in 2023. The laboratory, through its community partnerships, actively contributes to education, nonprofits, and economic development across the seven counties surrounding the facility. These include Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently held a ceremony in Ballroom B at the Student Union Building to honor the 2023 recipients of the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award. The honorees, who received a cash prize and a commemorative plaque, were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the university.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The city of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture has announced the selection of Landis Pulido for the 2023-24 term of its CityMakers program. Over the next ten months, Pulido will engage both collaboratively and individually in projects with various departments, enhancing the intersection of art and civic development.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
UNM Health Sciences has announced that researchers from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine have developed a vaccine with the potential to significantly reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol. The vaccine, as revealed in a recent study published in NPJ Vaccines, has demonstrated effectiveness comparable to costly PCSK9 inhibitors, thereby offering a more affordable option to combat cholesterol-related health risks.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has received federal approval to extend continuous health insurance coverage to 92,842 children from birth to age six. This extension, set to take effect in January 2024, will eliminate the need for children in this age group to manually renew their Medicaid coverage. It also paves the way for an expansion of the Medicaid Home visiting program to include more providers.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 25
