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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.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE - District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine announced the availability of a position on the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The board members serve in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department and its Director, David Simon.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in a two-day interactive design workshop for the El Paseo Road and South Solano Drive Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Housing & Neighborhood Services section has prepared a report detailing the activities and status of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This document, known as the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Program Year 2023 (2023 CAPER), is mandated to be submitted to HUD by September 30, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
Las Cruces Police Department identified and arrested David Alan Leonard, 32, for shoplifting after a video posted to social media showed a theft at a local retail store.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – District 1 City Councilor Louie Sanchez has filed a complaint with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) to investigate potential misconduct by Chief Medina at the scene of the Chief’s February 2024 automobile crash.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, will host an in-person certification course for food manufacturing industry professionals.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has been ranked 27th among the top 50 Best Value Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) for International Students, according to a study by Study Abroad Aide. This organization is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive database of universities globally.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
A construction project within Las Cruces City Hall will temporarily relocate utility payment cashiers to the Building Permits office of City Hall.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
Santa Fe, NM – In recognition of the contributions of the workforce and in appreciation of public service careers, Santa Fe County announces the closure of its administrative offices on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. All County offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 3.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 26, 2024
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 25, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 25, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 25, 2024
City of Albuquerque Local Government Coordinating Commission met Thursday, Aug. 22
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 24, 2024
Faculty from the University of New Mexico's Department of Economics and the Department of Community and Regional Planning presented six research projects at the third annual New Mexico Economic Research Day earlier this month. These projects, funded by the New Mexico State Legislature through the Research in Public Service Projects funding and a 2024 junior fiscal appropriation bill, aimed to investigate various economic or policy-related topics impacting the state.
