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Gallegos: 'Water scarcity is a community problem that requires new teams of leaders and activists to solve'

The Town of Taos announced the launch of the Water Leadership Institute (WLI) in collaboration with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), he University of New Mexico (UNM) Taos, and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) on July 14. The program aims to address water scarcity by fostering new teams of leaders and activists according to a press release by the Town of Taos.


Sanchez: 'We’re thrilled to have our 50+ Senior Tech Fair recognized by the National Council on Aging'

On July 17, 2023, the City of Albuquerque announced that The Department of Senior Affairs has been honored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for its outstanding programs for seniors. In particular, the department was recognized for its 2021 50+ Senior Tech Fair offering valuable technology resource to seniors following the COVID-19 pandemic.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, June 13


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, June 12


Armenta: New city bus wraps will feature 'designs that are authentic to our city and that inspire travelers to plan a trip to Albuquerque'

The City of Albuquerque recently announced that AABQ RIDE, Visit Albuquerque, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center have partnered to introduce three new bus wrap designs that honor Pueblo culture and promote tourism.


New Mexico's Lujan Grisham approves $46.9 million in funding for recovery from 'largest wildfire in state history'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced the approval of $46.9 million in zero-interest loans to Mora and San Miguel counties.


'My art is Southwest and Native American inspired,’ says Morrow of mural at UNM

Over the past seven months, Las Cruces-based artist Kathy Morrow has been hard at work every morning building a significant rock mural displayed in front of New Mexico State University's Golf Course.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 12


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, June 12


Lujan: 'These funds will help improve public safety and ensure that our roads are safe for all New Mexicans'

The federal government has awarded the City of Albuquerque's ABQ Ride a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant to fund the Uptown Connect: The Uptown Transit Center Joint Development project, and an additional $18.2 million through the Low or No Emission Vehicle Program, the city government announced recently.


‘Extension is changing the lives of New Mexicans every day,' says Boren of the NMSU 4-H Friday program.

New Mexico State University (NMSU) Extension’s New Mexico 4-H Friday program was recently honored with an award.


Republicans: 'We are delivering a commonsense option for parents to remain informed and push back against this violation of their rights’

New Mexico House Republicans recently announced a free-to-download and print Parental Notification and Consent form for parents to give to schools in regard to major medical and sexual discussions and decisions. New Mexico Republican Luis Terrazas believes this will help New Mexican parents maintain their right to be involved in their child’s healthcare.


A project that would have mitigated grasshopper infestation in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, has been nixed, at least for now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced.







Grisham: 'New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the resignation of Alicia J. Keyes as secretary of the state's economic development department in a June 29 statement. Grisham acknowledged Keyes's role in the state's thriving economy, its growing diversity, and historic job numbers.


UNM Dean of Engineering's new role ‘recognizes the growing importance of engineering education research’

The Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at the University of New Mexico (UNM) can now add the title of first vice president of scholarship for the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) to her impressive list of accomplishments.