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Las Cruces hosts annual Pumpkin Palooza on October 5

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Pumpkin Palooza fall event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center.

Voters to decide on funding for UNM College Of Pharmacy renovations

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024

New Mexico voters will soon decide on a significant investment in higher education, including renovations for The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy. This year's general election ballot includes a series of General Obligation (GO) Bonds, with Higher Education GO Bond-3 proposing to release $230 million to institutions across the state.

University invites registration for annual New Mexico Data Users Conference

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024

Registration is now open for the 26th annual New Mexico Data Users Conference, organized by the Data Bank at the University of New Mexico's Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER). The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and aims to provide a platform for learning, sharing, and networking around data. The conference will cover both U.S. Census Bureau data and local New Mexico data sources.

Meerscheidt Recreation Center closed Oct. 5 due to softball tournament

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024

Meerscheidt Recreation Center, located at 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 5, due to the 2024 Whole Enchilada Softball Tournament being held at Hadley Sports Complex.

APD investigates weekend incidents resulting in arrests including drag racing crash

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The Albuquerque Police Department’s Traffic Division investigated three incidents over the weekend, leading to arrests. One of these incidents involved a crash believed to have been caused by drag racing.

ABQ BioPark announces dates for annual Harvest Festival

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024

The ABQ BioPark will host its annual Harvest Festival at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.

Event aims to strengthen UNM's role as a Hispanic-serving institution

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 22, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is one of 600 schools in the United States recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). While UNM holds this designation with pride, El Centro de la Raza, a resource center on campus for 55 years, asserts that more can be done to support Hispanic students, faculty, and staff. In collaboration with various campus partners, El Centro is organizing an event aimed at strengthening UNM’s Hispanic-Serving identity.

UNM professor Michael Rocca discusses trends in campaign spending and congressional races

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 22, 2024

Michael Rocca, an associate professor in Political Science and the director of the Master of Public Policy Program at The University of New Mexico, recently discussed campaign spending and congressional races. Rocca’s research has been featured in various academic journals, and he has received multiple teaching awards.

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2024

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Sept. 20

Historian Omer Bartov to discuss Gaza conflict at UNM

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The University of New Mexico Department of Anthropology will host historian Omer Bartov, who will present "Speaking of Genocide: The Holocaust, Israel-Palestine, and the War in Gaza" on Monday, Sept. 30. The presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Anthropology Room 163 and is free and open to students, faculty, administrators, regents, and the public.

Las Cruces hosts seminar series to educate residents about city operations

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 21, 2024

The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in the “Know Your City Seminar Series,” aimed at providing insights into various aspects of the city. The series will run until November 13, 2024.