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By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 10, Albuquerque Public Schools announced that the Chaparral Elementary PTA has received national recognition for its dedicated efforts to foster strong family-school partnerships. According to a press release, the Chaparral Elementary PTA was one of three groups nationally chosen by the National PTA to receive the prestigious Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award of Merit, highlighting their exceptional commitment.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 9, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced its intent to grant Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) contracts to four health plans for the state's Medicaid managed care program known as Turquoise Care. According to an HSD press release, these contracts will be negotiated with BlueCross BlueShield, Presbyterian Health Plan, United Health Plan, and Molina Health Plan, and will start July 1, 2024.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 11, 2023, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that Cory Windorff, an assistant professor of inorganic chemistry at NMSU, has been named among 93 early-career scientists nationwide to be awarded cumulative research funding of $135 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), covering a diverse range of research subjects. According to a press release by NMSU, these grants are part of the 2023 Early Career Research Program and benefit recipients from 47 universities and 12 DOE national laboratories, including Windorff, who secured the grant through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 10, 2023, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo announced the promotion of two Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) members to the position of Deputy Chief, filling positions left vacant due to retirements. According to a press release, in their new roles, the deputy chiefs will work to improve the department's internal operations to continue delivering exceptional emergency services to the community.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 8, Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) Superintendent Hilario “Larry” Chavez announced the appointment of Maeghan McCormick as principal of César Chávez Elementary School. According to a press release, McCormick, an English language coach in SFPS’ Language & Culture Department since 2019, has been appointed to leverage her proficiency in language acquisition to benefit César Chávez, a school where 58 percent of its students are English Language Learners (ELLs).
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 7, 2023, Mayor Tim Keller and other Albuquerque officials announced a partnership between the Department of Arts & Culture (DAC) and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA). According to a press release from the city, the Revamp Route 66: Sign Improvement Grant Program aims to invest $432,000 into a sign improvement project for Route 66 along Central Avenue in Albuquerque.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 4, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández announced $1,524,625 in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc. According to a press release, this funding aims to address the opioid epidemic and substance abuse issues in local communities.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 4, 2023, the Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) announced that Albuquerque's indoor turf field has been relocated to EXPO New Mexico. According to a press release by the city, the transfer marks the culmination of a COVID-era agreement between Albuquerque and the Rio Rancho Event Center.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 4, 2023, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo announced a new public awareness campaign named "Don't Be Taken For a Ride." According to a press release by the New Mexico Human Services Department, this initiative involves utilizing the 988 crisis lifeline to report suspicious activities linked to the behavioral health treatment scam affecting the most vulnerable, unsheltered populations in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023
New Mexico's wildlife management agency is under scrutiny for its decision to allow increased trophy hunting of black bears and cougars.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023
The Greater Chaco Coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the culturally significant Greater Chaco Landscape in response to a Congressional hearing held by the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Protecting Farmers from Drought Act on Aug. 15, a bipartisan bill that offers an extra year of federal safeguards to farmers in drought-affected areas, preserving crop insurance while awaiting improved water conditions. This legislation ensures farmers in distressed communities, including New Mexico and Kansas, can maintain crop insurance coverage without compromise, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice allocation of more than $5 million in federal funding on Aug. 15 secured by the lawmakers. This funding aims to bolster law enforcement agencies, legal processes, survivor assistance, community well-being and anti-violence initiatives within New Mexico, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023
President Biden visited New Mexico to highlight his administration's achievements in climate and conservation.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, June 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, June 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, July 19
By BD | Aug 15, 2023
Maxeon Solar Technologies has chosen Albuquerque for its first U.S. manufacturing expansion. A three-gigawatt facility will focus on producing advanced TOPCon PV-silicon cells and shingled-cell Performance Line solar modules, the company said in a press release.
By BD | Aug 14, 2023
The Bernalillo County Commission approved a resolution to partner with the City of Albuquerque in the rejuvenation of Sunset Road and Isleta Boulevard from Central Avenue to Isleta Pueblo on Aug. 8, a county press release said.
