New Mexico Sun

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is making significant strides in microneedle technology, with a focus on improving healthcare monitoring and diagnostics. Ronen Polsky, who heads the microneedle research at Sandia, explained that the goal is to develop microneedles as wearable sensors for real-time and continuous measurements of biomarkers. Polsky highlighted the potential of microneedles beyond blood sugar measurements, stating, "We want to expand this to a whole range of other conditions to take advantage of this minimally invasive sampling using...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

Santa Fe County is set to host a virtual community meeting on the FY 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The meeting aims to provide community members the opportunity to submit capital project requests and gain insights into the prioritization of essential projects for the future development of Santa Fe County.According to the announcement, all proposed projects, including public infrastructure like roads and facilities, will undergo meticulous review as part of the County's comprehensive...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque City Council has issued a proclamation in support of extending and expanding the nation’s Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).Albuquerque City Councilor for District 7 Tammy Fiebelkorn crafted the proclamation in support of extending the act which is scheduled to expire this year on June 7. Fiebelkorn highlighted the importance of extending compensation to cover New Mexicans, stating, "It has been nearly 80 years since the first nuclear bomb was detonated in New Mexico and since then over one thousand atomic tests have been conducted...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

The University of New Mexico’s Optical Science and Engineering program recently marked its 40th anniversary with a series of events celebrating its contributions to the field of optics. The program, jointly administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Physics and Astronomy, offers graduate degrees in optical science, photonics, quantum optics, and imaging.Daniel Feezell, professor and general chair of the OSE Program, highlighted the uniqueness of the program, stating, “The OSE Program is unique because it is a cross-college...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has announced its potential attendance at the Citizen Police Academy training session scheduled for March 21, 2024. The event will take place at the Albuquerque Police Academy located at 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107.According to the advisory board, "A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be in attendance at the Albuquerque Police Academy, regarding the Citizen Police Academy." Additionally, they clarified that "No Board business will be discussed at the Citizen Police Academy training on...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

Albuquerque’s 21st Century Academy students recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in history at the Coronado Historic Site. On March 14, 2024, the students explored the beauty of the location and visited Kuaua Pueblo, which was constructed by the Tiwa People over 700 years ago.During their visit, the students actively participated in various activities. As mentioned in the press release, they "ground corn, learned about traditional gardening methods, and toured the painted kiva."In addition to the educational experience, the Coronado Historic Site is...

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024

Albuquerque, NM – Officers with the Downtown Police Command have extra tools to increase their visibility and community presence with two new e-powered police bikes.Albuquerque City Councilor for District 2 Joaquín Baca and APD were listening when Downtown businesses and residents requested more foot patrols in the area. Through meetings with APD Downtown Command, Councilor Baca learned that officers on foot patrol downtown needed to be able to respond more quickly to calls for service. The councilor asked the patrol officers what they thought would help. The APD...

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, March 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Feb. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Wednesday, March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, March 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, March 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, March 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, March 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, March 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, March 13

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 16, 2024

The University of New Mexico is set to celebrate a significant milestone as the Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies reaches its 20th year in 2024. To honor this achievement, the Department of Native American Studies (NAS) will host the 20th Viola F. Cordova Memorial Symposium on Tuesday, March 26, from 12 to 2 p.m.Under the theme "Looking Back, Moving Forward: 20 Years of the Native American Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree," the symposium will feature NAS alumni from 2011. These alumni will participate in panels discussing the practical application of their NAS...