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City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 22, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, June 20

HSD acting cabinet secretary Armijo: “988 is available to help you”
HSD acting cabinet secretary Armijo: “988 is available to help you”

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The 988 crisis line celebrated its first anniversary in New Mexico on Wednesday

SPIE President Frost: “The more involvement we get from our general student members, the better and healthier the chapter can grow”
SPIE President Frost: “The more involvement we get from our general student members, the better and healthier the chapter can grow”

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The University of New Mexico International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Student Chapter, led by President Mega Frost, successfully revitalized itself

Garrett on items in Gustave Baumann collection: 'They are an important resource for anyone'
Garrett on items in Gustave Baumann collection: 'They are an important resource for anyone'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The New Mexico History Museum recently announced new collections featuring artist and printer, Gustave Baumann, are available and accessible to researchers, art collectors, and students interested in Southwestern history.

ECECD Cabinet Secretary Groginsky: "We continue to build on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for universal, affordable, high-quality early care and education"
ECECD Cabinet Secretary Groginsky: "We continue to build on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for universal, affordable, high-quality early care and education"

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced updated department regulations in a press release published on Thursday

ASC research director Marsalis: "This field day is an excellent chance for the community to come out and see firsthand the important research conducted at the science center"
ASC research director Marsalis: "This field day is an excellent chance for the community to come out and see firsthand the important research conducted at the science center"

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

New Mexico State University announced on July 18, 2023, that their Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas will be hosting a field day on August 8. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from NMSU researchers and extension staff about various agricultural topics according to the press release by NMSU.

Luján: 'I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Small Farm Conservation Act to support small farmers and ranchers and help them access financial and technical assistance'
Luján: 'I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Small Farm Conservation Act to support small farmers and ranchers and help them access financial and technical assistance'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have teamed up with Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act. This proposed legislation aims to assist small farms in accessing federal conservation programs offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) according to a press release by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján on June 30, 2023.

'Everyone needs to know his story,' says NMSU professor and author of newly published book about Ted Mack and 'Peoples Beer'
'Everyone needs to know his story,' says NMSU professor and author of newly published book about Ted Mack and 'Peoples Beer'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

For New Mexico State University professor Clint Lanier, his book about the nation's first Black-owned brewery isn't just about the business' rise and fall

'It's a real privilege': Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor receives USDA fellowship
'It's a real privilege': Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor receives USDA fellowship

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor Sierra Netz says it's not what her students can do for her, it's what she can do for them

New Mexico Museum Foundation CEO Abigail Eaton: Foundation 'is grateful for this generous support from Verus Research'
New Mexico Museum Foundation CEO Abigail Eaton: Foundation 'is grateful for this generous support from Verus Research'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

Albuquerque-based Verus Research has announced that it awarded $50,000 to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor of the Verus Research DynaTheater, according to a release by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies new business operations director 'excited' about the job
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies new business operations director 'excited' about the job

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies has a new business operations director and he says he's excited to be there

Simon: 'Our plan to increase dog parks will get tails wagging all over Albuquerque'
Simon: 'Our plan to increase dog parks will get tails wagging all over Albuquerque'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

On July 13, 2023, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) unveiled plans to increase the number of dog parks in the city. With the goal of doubling the current count, this initiative aims to provide more recreational spaces for dogs and their owners, according to a press release by the City of Albuquerque.

Luján: 'This effort to plug abandoned wells and slash methane emissions is an issue I’ve championed – because the health of our communities and environment are at risk'
Luján: 'This effort to plug abandoned wells and slash methane emissions is an issue I’ve championed – because the health of our communities and environment are at risk'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

On July 12, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) expressed his approval of the allocation of $25 million to New Mexico for the implementation of the REGROW Act. This legislation, which he advocated for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to address the cleanup and remediation of abandoned gas and oil wells in the state according to a press release.

Bregman: 'Just like with our pretrial detention motions, this money for warrants will help us get violent individuals off the streets'
Bregman: 'Just like with our pretrial detention motions, this money for warrants will help us get violent individuals off the streets'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

On July 18, 2023, the state of New Mexico revealed the availability of $10 million in funding to be distributed among district attorney's offices throughout the state.

APD's Medina: 'Domestic violence tends to be more personal and usually impacts entire families, often with tragic consequences'
APD's Medina: 'Domestic violence tends to be more personal and usually impacts entire families, often with tragic consequences'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold Medina, along with members of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission, recently came together to highlight their efforts in combating domestic violence.

Trujillo, mayor of Las Vegas, NM, on aftermath of wildfire: 'Needless to say, what a difference a year makes'
Trujillo, mayor of Las Vegas, NM, on aftermath of wildfire: 'Needless to say, what a difference a year makes'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

Las Vegas, N.M., experienced the destruction caused by the largest wildfire in state history last year.

City of Albuquerque City Council met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 21, 2023

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 15

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met June 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 21, 2023

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, June 15

Encounter Culture Host Jusinski: 'New Mexico’s stories are deep and wide-reaching, and for season four, we took that to heart'
Encounter Culture Host Jusinski: 'New Mexico’s stories are deep and wide-reaching, and for season four, we took that to heart'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

This week, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release to announce the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Native American voting rights in New Mexico through Encounter Culture.

US Senator Heinrich: 'The Senate is delivering a strong and bipartisan defense bill that invests in the success of New Mexico’s military installations and the dedicated service members defending our freedom at home and abroad'
US Senator Heinrich: 'The Senate is delivering a strong and bipartisan defense bill that invests in the success of New Mexico’s military installations and the dedicated service members defending our freedom at home and abroad'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich made an announcement regarding his successful efforts in securing investments for New Mexico's military installations, national labs, and service members in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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