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City of Albuquerque City Council met Nov. 13

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Nov. 13


NMSU TRIO staff member takes leadership role in state association

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that Bernadine Booky, the program director of TRIO Student Support Services at NMSU, has been elected president-elect for the TRIO New Mexico Association. She will serve a two-and-a-half-year term on the TRIO New Mexico Executive Board.


Grants awarded to NMSU extension for diabetes awareness programs

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received grants from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to sustain its efforts in curbing diabetes through two of its programs. The On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes program and the National Diabetes Prevention Program are among those receiving aid from these grants.


Health departments unify reporting system for abuse and neglect in 2023 report

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced the official launch of a consolidated Central Intake Reporting system. This initiative, established in collaboration with Adult Protective Services at the Aging & Long-Term Services Department, aims to improve the reporting and addressing of abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE).


UNM's academic year 2022 generates $5.2 billion economic impact

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has recently released a report, providing an extensive analysis of data from the academic year 2022. The document seeks to quantify the comprehensive economic influence exerted by the entire UNM system on the state's economy.


Los Alamos partners with Navajo Technical University to foster careers in clean hydrogen

Los Alamos National Laboratory has recently expanded its collaboration with Navajo Technical University (NTU), focusing on the development of a workforce proficient in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for a future characterized by advanced technology and clean energy. The partnership aims to enhance education in fuel cell technology and additive manufacturing to prepare students for careers and higher education in materials science and engineering.


EPA finalizes safeguards to reduce methane emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new safeguards to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Nov. 13

City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Nov. 13


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Nov. 7

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 7


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Oct. 5

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Oct. 5


City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Nov. 13

City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, Nov. 13


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Oct. 4

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Oct. 4


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Nov. 9

City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Nov. 9


Green energy subsidies criticized as New Mexico tries to 'support an industry that has been unable to support itself'

Amidst the surge in energy production in New Mexico, attention has turned towards the green energy sector. Particularly, two green energy companies have received significant subsidies from the New Mexico government, prompting retired small business owner Ramona Goolsby to question the appropriateness of such allocations.


Albuquerque City Council District 6 deserves better than half-baked candidates we can’t trust

I am a pro-union, life-long New Mexican Democrat. I have lived in the University Heights, South San Pedro, and like many District 6 neighbors, including my little brother, the Cinnamon Tree Apartments. I am a transgender LGBTQ activist. I am writing this with a signed and sealed ballot for my friend Jeff Hoehn in the absentee voting box. If you live between I-25, Gibson, Lomas, and Eubank, or in the Mesa Del Sol development, I urge you to vote in the 12/12 Runoff. Voter apathy is not the answer. Voter apathy is the status quo.


Questions rise over Nichole Rogers’ candidacy: ‘District 6 is entitled to a City Councilor who is ethical’

It was recently revealed that Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Council candidate for District 6, failed to file required documents for her nonprofit to the IRS and certain New Mexico state agencies. As a result of these findings, her campaign has drawn criticism from various parties, including Albuquerque attorney Pete Dinelli.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 4

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Nov. 9

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Nov. 9


NeoVolta expands to New Mexico

NeoVolta, a home solar power storage provider, announced its increased expansion in New Mexico through a six-figure agreement. This deal involves installing NeoVolta NV14 batteries in newly constructed homes throughout the state. The company's foray into New Mexico forms part of its broader expansion strategy across the United States.


Schwazze reports Q3 2023 financials

Schwazze released its financial and operational performance for Q3. During the third quarter of 2023, total revenue saw an 8% rise, reaching $46.7 million, compared to $43.2 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This report provides an insight into the company's growth and challenges during this period.