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By New Mexico Sun | Sep 20, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host Spooky Splash Movie Nights from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday nights in October at the Las Cruces Natatorium, located at 1401 E. Hadley Avenue.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
"Operation Disruption" occurred between Aug. 17 and Aug. 29, resulting in 91 rescues, 735 traffic stops, and 16 arrests. The operation also identified 33 stash houses, according to a Sept. 3 press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
The city of Albuquerque has unveiled a new mural and plant wall retreat space for Downtown workers. The project, a collaboration between the Municipal Development Department and the Department of Arts & Culture, aims to beautify and activate an area of the VSA Garage at 4th and Copper in Downtown.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) Secretary Patrick Allen announced he has named LeAnn Behrens to the position of Deputy Secretary.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Martin Heinrich’s support for the Green New Deal poses a significant threat to New Mexico’s energy sector, which is a key component of the state's economy. According to critics, the policies advocated by Heinrich could lead to the loss of up to 149,000 jobs in New Mexico, impacting communities and families dependent on the energy industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
New Mexico State University has selected Valerio Ferme as its next president.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
On March 12, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Resolution No. 2024-035, authorizing the free disposal of residential waste for residents at all of its seven convenience centers with a valid solid waste permit on Saturday, September 21, 2024 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm). This event coincides with the free residential solid waste disposal day at the Caja Del Rio Landfill, managed by the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Anitha Vijayakumar has dedicated over a decade to the study of biochemistry, specifically lipid metabolism. This extensive background has led her to her current position as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of New Mexico (UNM), where she focuses on manipulating RNA-binding proteins to potentially enhance cancer treatments.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
After 24 years of leading the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, Peter Simonson is stepping down as executive director. Leadership will be transferred to interim executive director Leon Howard. Simonson, who has been at the helm since 2000, has transformed the organization from a small team of three to a significant force for civil rights in New Mexico with over 30 staff members today. He will continue to support ACLU-NM in an advisory role for the next three months and retire at the end of 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture has finalized a new partnership with the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy (ASLA) to revitalize a vacant building located at 4904 4th NW. Once home to the North Fourth Art Center, this venue has been unused since January. With the recent approval of a lease agreement by City Council, the facility will soon be transformed into a vibrant space serving both the academy’s students and the local community.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department’s next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, will focus on Operation Not in Vain, a months-long multi-agency project targeting violent and property crimes, persons with outstanding warrants, repeat offenders, traffic enforcement, and quality of life crimes.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Flu season is approaching, prompting the University of New Mexico Health System to host several free community flu shot clinics across the Albuquerque metro area.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich’s voting record indicates a consistent alignment with progressive policies, drawing criticism from the Republican Party of New Mexico. According to party officials, Heinrich's support for these policies does not reflect the values of his constituents.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
New Mexico State University Global Campus is now accepting enrollments for the fall 2024 project management microlearning course, which begins on Oct. 1.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
A Santa Fe district court judge has awarded the State Land Office nearly $7.5 million in damages in a lawsuit against Texas-based oil and gas company Smith & Marrs for contaminated oil sites on state lands, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. The State Land Office won an initial judgment in the case in May, and the judge has now decided the dollar amount that the State Land Office is owed.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE will host its 3rd Annual ABQ RIDES Car Show, inviting the community to showcase "any vehicle that rolls" free of charge on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Transit Center located at the corner of Coors and Ellison.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Jack Nixon, known for decades as the “Voice of the Aggies,” is concluding his nearly 45-year career at New Mexico State University Athletics. Nixon announced in August that the 2024-25 season will be his last calling Aggie games.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
State Senator David Gallegos of District 41 has expressed concerns about the priorities of Governor Lujan Grisham's administration. He believes that the focus on political agendas, such as the construction of a $10 million abortion clinic in Las Cruces, overshadows critical issues like child welfare.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has advanced a bipartisan permitting reform package aimed at bolstering American energy security. The committee voted 15-4 on Wednesday to move forward with the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, S. 4753. This bill, introduced on July 23 by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), seeks to accelerate the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects in the United States.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The UNM Law Library is extending its services to both attorneys and the public, offering assistance in person and online. The library's operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (MT) Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MT) on Fridays.
