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By New Mexico Sun | Dec 14, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has unveiled the operations of the Agricultural Science Center at Farmington, which is situated on 254 acres of land leased from the Navajo Nation. The center is committed to conducting research-driven initiatives and projects that support the local community.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 14, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced the appointment of Jay Sures as the new chair of the board for Triad National Security LLC, the entity responsible for managing and operating the laboratory. Sures will succeed Michael Anastasio, who previously held directorial roles at both Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 14, 2023
On Dec. 11, 2023, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced that state General Fund revenues are projected to experience growth in fiscal year 2025 at a slower pace than in recent years. The projection outlines a 2.2% growth for FY25, generating $3.48 billion.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 14, 2023
In the recent runoff election for Albuquerque City Council District 6, Nichole Rogers narrowly defeated Jeff Hoehn to secure the city council seat. The margin of victory was approximately 200 votes in a district that encompasses both the International District and Nob Hill.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 16
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has launched the 'NM DOH Helpline,' a unified hotline that merges various departmental hotlines for public use. This consolidated helpline combines multiple services such as COVID-19 assistance, reproductive health guidance, and epidemiology consultations into one accessible resource.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has unveiled its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. The proposed budget includes a significant increase of $149,372,000 in general funds compared to FY24, as well as special appropriations amounting to $23,500,000. The department's intention is to use these funds to bolster early childhood programs and services, maintain expanded eligibility for childcare assistance, and invest in quality support for early childhood providers and professionals.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has announced the appointment of Danyelle Means, an Oglala Lakota, as the interim director of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe, NM. Prior to this role, Means held positions at the First Peoples Fund and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has unveiled an exhibition titled "Ways of Seeing" at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The exhibition features nearly forty photographs, showcasing a diverse range of art collecting approaches.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the establishment of the Garnett Stokes Health and Wellbeing Endowed Fund and the Student Affairs Health and Wellbeing Fund. These funds, earmarked for student well-being and wellness initiatives, were generously provided through a private gift from UNM President Garnett Stokes and her husband.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the impending retirement of Sylvia Marinas-Feliner, a professor and the founder and director of the Museum Conservation program in the Department of Art. Marinas-Feliner will retire at the end of this year but plans to remain in Las Cruces.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced that its Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) is set to commence its routine winter project work in the Rio Grande bosque. The primary objective of this initiative is to eradicate non-native and invasive plants, and mitigate heavy fuel loads, thereby reducing the risk of wildfires. The crews will focus on removing non-native plant species, thinning vegetation that serves as fuel beneath large cottonwood trees, and clearing away downed wood.
By Dale Janway | Dec 13, 2023
As New Mexico’s legislators prepare for the 2024 session, any number of data points continue to show just how significant an impact the oil and gas industry has in the state.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 13, 2023
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 13, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Nov. 20
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
Bernalillo County has revealed that Commissioner Walt Benson has expressed his support for LaTerra Development Company's Bedrock at the Trails project, located at the junction of Paseo del Norte Boulevard and Woodmont Avenue, NW. The completion of this project is expected within a timeframe of two and a half years.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has announced that students from third to twelfth grade now have the opportunity for unlimited 24/7 tutoring through Paper. This chat and voice-based service is provided free of charge for all APS students, with parents needing to opt into the service.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has unveiled plans to actively seek Tribal input prior to initiating any development within or around sacred Tribal areas or land. The focus is on modifications to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), which consists of zoning and subdivision regulations that serve as the framework governing land use and development in Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico Hospital, in collaboration with Future Focused Education, has embarked on a $1 million partnership aimed at supporting up to 65 paid healthcare internships annually for high school and recent graduates. The initiative, revealed by UNM Health Sciences, is designed to foster a new generation of healthcare professionals.
