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By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2024
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......
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2024
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...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2024
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...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2024
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...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2024
The Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of New Mexico is commemorating its 55th anniversary this year, with celebrations starting during Black History Month and leading up to the official anniversary in December. Reflecting on the history and significance of BSU, African American Student Services (AASS) and UNM alumnus Brandi Stone highlighted the importance of the organization's advocacy and community-building efforts, stating, "My team now has also been so awesome, and I'm just really proud of them in addition to our students and everyone who's just leaning in and...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024
The New Mexico Senate Bill 3, also known as the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, failed to pass in the New Mexico House of Representatives. This development has been perceived by many as a political upset. Critics of the bill argued that it would excessively increase taxes, leading to its defeat in the House with a vote count of 36 against and 34 in favor.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024
Joyce Garay, an associate professor of Latino/Latina literature and feminist theories at NMSU, has been appointed as the inaugural director of the Chicana/o Studies program in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation. Speaking about the program, Garay emphasized its inclusivity, stating, "These courses are really for everyone."Garay highlighted the importance of a Chicana/o Studies program at NMSU, emphasizing the significance of understanding the complex experiences of Chicanas/Chicanos in the region. She expressed, "The opportunity for students to take...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024
An interdisciplinary team of Indigenous and western scientists has been honored with the 2024 Newcomb Cleveland Prize from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for their research on the evolution of domestic horses. The team's study, titled "Early Dispersal of Domestic Horses in the Great Plains and Northern Rockies," published in spring 2023, has garnered significant recognition in the scientific community.Lead author of the research, Will Taylor, a UNM Anthropology graduate and assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder,...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – APD Child Exploitation Detectives arrested Treyjan Felipe, 24, today after investigating an anonymous tip advising of sexual misconduct with a student athlete at Sandia Preparatory School.APD was alerted by the “Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS),” a downloadable application, telephone hotline and website that students can use to report classmates who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.The tip advised there was a student athlete being sexually addressed through Snapchat and sent genitalia pictures by one the school’s athletic...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024
A team of researchers from The University of New Mexico’s Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) have made a concerning discovery regarding the levels of chemical contamination in wildlife at Holloman Air Force Base. The study, recently published in Environmental Research, revealed that various wild birds and mammals at the base are heavily contaminated with 'forever chemicals' known as per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).Lead author of the study, MSB Director and Professor of Biology Christopher Witt, highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, "Across 23...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2024
Dancers and musicians from New Mexico State University, along with local performers, are gearing up for "Reignite: A Dance Concert," hosted by the NMSU Dance program from March 1-3.The concert will feature a diverse range of choreographies, including contemporary, hip-hop, flamenco, tap, and Latin ballroom, showcasing the talents of NMSU dance majors and minors. Choreographers for the event include NMSU dance faculty members Applehelen Kirby, Ana Suffle, George Torres Jr., and Ryan McMullen, who is also the director of the NMSU Dance program.NMSU dance students Amelia...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2024
University of New Mexico alumna Emma Hotz has been named a Luce Scholar, the first student from UNM to receive this prestigious honor. The Luce Scholars Program, established by the Henry Luce Foundation, aims to deepen understanding of Asia among American leaders by providing stipends, language training, and professional placements in Asia for selected scholars each year.Expressing her gratitude, Hotz stated, "I am truly humbled to be named a Luce Scholar and to represent the University of New Mexico and the State of New Mexico! Being the first UNM student to have...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2024
A total of 29 couples tied the knot during the Doña Ana County Clerk’s annual event, “Romance at the Rotunda” on Valentine’s Day at the Doña Ana County Government Center building. Chief Deputy County Clerk Caroline Zamora expressed her joy about the event, stating, "At our office, we are a small part of critical moments in an individual's life, and this includes marriage and obtaining a marriage license. Our Romance at the Rotunda event is such a joy. Sharing the experience with loving couples and families is lovely and one of my favorite days of the year. I want to thank...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 3
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2024
The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, NM is preparing to showcase a new guest-curated art exhibition that delves into the influence of artworks by incarcerated artists. Titled Paño Connections – Corazón Knows No Bounds, the exhibition is curated by Eric “Christo” Martinez and is set to open at the NHCC Visual Art Museum on Friday, Feb. 23.NHCC Head Curator and Visual Arts Program Manager Jadira Gurulé expressed the center's excitement about the upcoming exhibition, stating, “We are incredibly honored to be working with Christo as an artist and the...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024
City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, Feb. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 20, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Feb. 19
