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City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Sept. 7

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 7


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Oct. 19

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Oct. 19


Los Alamos National Laboratory unveils system to advance open-source, scalable systems management

Los Alamos National Laboratory announced the Open, Composable, Heterogeneous, Adaptable, Management Infrastructure (OCHAMI) to enhance support for various applications and workflows. The objective of OCHAMI is to establish a collaborative community where members collectively contribute to the framework's architectural direction, allowing individual high-performance computing (HPC) sites to address specific challenges and share resulting solutions within the community, according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.


University of New Mexico named among top 20 best colleges for Veterans

The University of New Mexico (UNM) was recently ranked the 15th Best for Vets College in 2023 by Military Times. The ranking was evaluated on criteria including admissions preferences, priority registration, mental health services, career counseling, academic support, VA work-study options, and financial assistance, according to a press release by UNM.


David Arkenstone to perform holiday concert in Albuquerque: ‘I set out to capture the feelings I get when winter comes around’

Grammy-nominated composer David Arkenstone is playing in Albuquerque as part of his three-state "A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone and Friends" concert tour. According to Arkenstone, at this concert he will try to create meaningful memories of winter with the audience.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Sept. 6

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Sept. 6


City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Oct. 19

City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, Oct. 19


NM Department of Workforce Solutions observes the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is observing National Apprenticeship Week from Nov. 13 to 19, 2023. During this week, the NMDWS aims to showcase the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship as a robust and industry-driven training approach, addressing workforce and education challenges, as well as promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace, according to a press release by NMDSW.


UNM among top 20 best colleges for Veterans

The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced it has been named the 15th Best for Vets College in 2023 by Military Times. The rank was evaluated depending on offerings including admissions preferences, priority registration, mental health services, career counseling, academic support, VA work-study options, and financial assistance, according to a press release by UNM.


UNM Anthropology Department introduces new Human Biology Undergraduate Concentration

The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced the introduction of a Human Biology Undergraduate Concentration, offered by the Anthropology Department. This program allows students to delve into various aspects of the human species, including evolutionary history, genetics, anatomy, physiology, development, and behavior, according to a press release by UNM.


Los Alamos researchers innovate AI for optimal utilization of sparse sensor data

Los Alamos National Laboratory announced a novel artificial intelligence (AI) methodology capable of reconstructing extensive datasets, like overall ocean temperature, using a limited number of field-deployable sensors through low-powered "edge" computing. This innovation, with applications spanning industry, science, and medicine, broadens the potential for effective data utilization, according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.


Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to open STEM centers in Central New Mexico

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in partnership with ExxonMobil, is launching two new STEM centers at public elementary schools in central New Mexico. The first opening, at El Rito Elementary School, will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 14; the second opening at Marie Hughes Elementary School in Albuquerque, will be held from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 18

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 18


City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Oct. 18

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 18


Councilor Grout on temporary barriers: 'It takes all of us working together to keep our City clean and safe, and I’ll never give up!'

Two cement, jersey barriers have been constructed near the corner of Tramway and Central to prevent cars from parking and selling drugs to occupants, according to District 9 City Councilor Renee Grout.


Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Sept. 14


NM MBDA Business Center receives Diverse Business Leader Award

The city of Albuquerque announced that the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (NM MBDA) was granted one of six Diverse Business Leader Awards for Outstanding Diversity in An Organization by Albuquerque Business First. NM MBDA was honored for its dedication to fostering diversity in its workforce through programs, initiatives, and resources, according to a press release by the city of Albuquerque.


NM MBDA Business Center receives Diverse Business Leader Award

The city of Albuquerque announced that Albuquerque Business First granted the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (NM MBDA) one of six Diverse Business Leader Awards for Outstanding Diversity in an Organization. NM MBDA was honored for its dedication to fostering diversity in its workforce through programs, initiatives, and resources, according to a press release by the city of Albuquerque.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 18


Launch of Be Pro Be Proud Program in Los Lunas with NMCEO and NMDWS partnership

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced that the Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP) program, a collaboration between the New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity (NMCEO) and NMDWS, was launched at Los Lunas High School in Los Lunas, New Mexico. This initiative is designed to link New Mexico's youth to technical careers and skilled trades, according to a press release by NMDWS.