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By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
New Mexico Rep. Greg Nibert has expressed his interest in filling the Senate District 27 seat, which was recently vacated by long-time Senator Stuart Ingle. Nibert submitted his name to the Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Lea, and Roosevelt County Commissions for consideration. He stated that it would be an honor to follow in Ingle's footsteps and continue his legacy in the New Mexico Senate.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Melissa Sanchez as the new Director of the Office of Indian Elder Affairs (OIEA). Sanchez will be taking over from Rebecca Baca, who left the position earlier this summer, according to a press release by ALTSD.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) and will be responsible for overseeing 600 staff and over 200 student employees.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the organization and oversee a dedicated team of professionals.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories announced that Tian Ma, a computer engineer in research and development, has been named the 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA. Ma's groundbreaking work in remote-sensing systems, particularly his innovative data processing algorithms, has played a crucial role in the detection and tracking of objects essential for national security missions, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Aug. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host its 41st annual jewelry sale, featuring unique, handmade jewelry crafted by art students. The event aims to not only provide students with an opportunity to showcase their skills but also to raise funds for the metalsmithing program and acquire new equipment for the metalsmithing studio, according to a press release by NMSU.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories has partnered with CSolPower LLC, a New Mexico-based company, to develop an economical energy storage solution for renewable sources. The collaboration aims to transition to zero-carbon electricity generation using solar and wind energy, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By Kenneth Costello | Oct 26, 2023
Advocates of various energy technologies have long argued that major barriers, either government or market derived, stifle the development of their favored technology. They then infer that the current level of their preferred technology is suboptimal, warranting some form of governmental intervention.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) is highlighting the impact of its homeownership programs, which have seen a significant increase in the number of first-time homebuyers in the state. According to a press release by MFA, the programs are available for both first-time and non-first-time homebuyers.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host the STTE Foundation's Southwest Collegiate Cup, sponsored by Microsoft, bringing together students from six universities in the Southwest. According to a press release by NMSU, the participating universities include Colorado State University, NMSU, New Mexico Tech, Texas Tech University, the University of New Mexico, the University of Texas at El Paso, and the University of Texas Permian Basin.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the details of its upcoming 2023 Outreach Conference. The conference, titled "Amplifying Outreach Through Education, Health, and Economic Development," aims to highlight the university's efforts in these areas. According to a press release by NMSU, registration for the conference is now open to the public.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has appointed Stephanie Telles as a new member of the ALTSD Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Telles, a native New Mexican, brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors to her role on the ALTSD PAC, according to a press release by ALTSD.
By Paige Wagenknecht | Oct 26, 2023
Sarah Smith from the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance and Juan Garcia from Coalition of Conservatives in Action filed a complaint with Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) requesting the removal of the book "Jack of Hearts and Other Parts" from the Mayfield High School library, citing concerns about its age appropriateness.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 26, 2023
City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, Oct. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 26, 2023
City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 25, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Professor Osman Anderoglu from the Department of Nuclear Engineering will lead a Department of Energy project focused on fusion energy research and internship opportunities for students. The project, titled "Liquid Metal-Materials Interactions in Extreme Environments," is funded by the Department of Energy Office of Science's Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 25, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced a long-term election integrity initiative that aims to provide certified outcomes and increase transparency in the election process. Led by UNM Political Science Professor Wendy Hansen and Professor Emeritus Lonna Atkeson, this pioneering project has resulted in the development of an election assessment tool and the release of post-election auditing data and ballot image data for public scrutiny.
