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By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
The New Mexico State University Foundation has announced the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, including the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service and the Young Alumni Service Award — the highest honors conferred upon former students.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
Four University of New Mexico students are participating in a new federal program aimed at teaching youth nationwide how to become victim advocates.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
The Intragovernmental Conference Committee (ICC) of Albuquerque has announced a public hearing to gather input on proposed new rules and regulations. The ICC, which oversees the separation of powers within the city, encourages residents, community stakeholders, and other interested parties to participate in shaping these policies.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
Council Bill No. O-24-32
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
SANTA FE, NM - The Santa Fe County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, in collaboration with the Santa Fe County Community Development Department’s Tourism & Marketing Division, has announced a call for applications for initiatives focused on advertising, publicizing, or promoting tourist attractions and tourism-related events within Santa Fe County. Program funding will be available from mid-December 2024 through June 30, 2025.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Aug. 27
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a two-week camp during Las Cruces Public Schools’ Fall Break and Intersession, from Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
This month, the updated Food Safety and Retail Ordinance (FSO) took effect. While public hearings for the adoption of new rules and training of food inspectors on the updated protocols required by the FSO occurred, the City has continued with pre-opening and complaint-based inspections to ensure restaurants and food service providers can continue to operate safely. From August 1 to August 23, the City conducted 92 inspections. Effective immediately, all food inspectors will resume routine inspections to ensure safety for our community.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Associate Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Mariela Ruiz-Angel will depart City government after nine years of service that spans multiple positions and two mayors. ACAO Ruiz-Angel is the founding Director of the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) department, the nation's first and largest alternative first response department, and opened the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). Mayor Keller and the executive team express their appreciation for Ms. Ruiz-Angel and wish her well as she prepares to take on a new role as the first-ever Director of Alternative...
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Las Cruces City Council received updates on the City’s Strategic Plan and from the firm that audits complaints against the Las Cruces Police Department during a work session held Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
On August 13, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-100, approving three general obligation bond questions that will appear on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department’s next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, will focus on youth services provided by the City of Las Cruces.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Francine Mezzomo Giotto, originally from Concórdia, Brazil, has joined New Mexico State University (NMSU) as a meat science professor in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program is hosting a Neighborhood Dumpster Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Gabriel López, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of New Mexico (UNM), has been awarded one of six inaugural NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Awards. This $18 million initiative aims to support researchers with a history of creativity and innovation to explore new research areas. López's project, titled "TRAILBLAZER: Overcoming the Lignin Barrier for Valorization of Forest Biomass — A New Paradigm for Mitigation of Catastrophic Wildfires," will receive $3 million over three years starting September 1.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has announced the next Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Nancy Rodriguez Community Center, located at 1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Aggies should keep their eyes on the skies next month to catch the debut of New Mexico State University’s new, official hot air balloon, decked out in crimson and white.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
A potential quorum of the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents may occur as regents plan to attend the NMSU football game against Southeast Missouri State University. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Aggie Memorial Stadium on the Las Cruces campus. Regents may also participate in pregame activities near the stadium.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in the "Know Your City Seminar Series," starting September 4 and running through November 13, 2024. The sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, located at 700 N. Main Street, except for the October 23 Utilities Open House session, which will take place at Las Cruces Utilities, 680 N. Motel Boulevard.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has initiated a new clinical trial to explore the efficacy of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in treating ovarian cancer. This surgical technique, typically used for digestive cancers, is being applied to ovarian cancer patients in hopes of improving outcomes.
