New Mexico Sun Report News
Los Alamos National Laboratory announces installation of newest supercomputer
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory gathered components, during the summer months, for the installation of Crossroads, the laboratory's newest supercomputer, teaming with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), an on-site team and system provider, to finalize its connection to the lab's power and cooling distribution systems. Once the new system was operating, Los Alamos National Laboratory also announced the integration of fiber optical cables into the high-performance computing (HPC) network at the laboratory.
City of Albuquerque releases schedule for Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks public meeting
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the City of Albuquerque disclosed the schedule for public meetings regarding the proposed Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks rules on Sept. 5, according to a press release. These meetings will be conducted by NMED staff, who will also be available to address inquiries from participants.
NMSU recognizes alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed six new recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards on Sept. 6, recognizing the most accomplished alumni across various fields, according to a press release. Furthermore, NMSU's Alumni Association announced the awardees of the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service and the Young Alumni Service Award during this recognition event.
NMSU: Enrollment has increased across all campuses and has returned to pre-pandemic levels in Las Cruces
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed on Sept. 6 that enrollment figures for the NMSU system indicate a nearly 3% increase compared to the previous fall, with the Las Cruces campus surpassing pre-pandemic enrollment levels, according to a press release. The preliminary data from the university's fall census date of Sept. 1 reports a systemwide enrollment count of 21,829 for fall 2023, marking a 2.9% rise from fall 2022.
Santa Fe Public Schools: Sprouts reveals 24 school garden builds in 24 hours across 24 communities, with Kearny Elementary selected as one
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Santa Fe Public Schools shared on Aug. 30 that The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has declared its plan to grant 24 schools nationwide with a new or rejuvenated learning garden through the "24 Gardens in 24 Hours in 24 Communities" competition, according to a press release. Within Santa Fe, Kearny Elementary is set to receive a garden, and the initiative will be facilitated by Cooking with Kids.
Albuquerque Public Schools commemorates the launch of new strategic plan
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Albuquerque Public Schools officials announced on Sept. 1 that their five-year Emerging Stronger strategic plan was introduced to students, families, educators and community leaders, according to a press release. The plan's formal launch took place during a community celebration dinner at Albuquerque High, attended by approximately 200 individuals, followed by a summit at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center which drew around 160 participants.
Bernalillo County marks groundbreaking of Fire Station No. 66
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Bernalillo County marked the commencement of construction for Bernalillo County Fire Station No. 66 on Sept. 6, the first to be built in over 25 years. This fire station is located at the southwest corner of Atrisco Vista Boulevard and Central Avenue SW and will cater to the expanding West Side area, including the vicinity of the Metropolitan Detention Center, according to a press release.
UNM: The El Puente Fellowship shares its achievements in a peer-reviewed journal by the American Sociological Association
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico revealed on Sept. 3, that Alejandro Mendiaz-Rivera, the program director of El Puente Research Fellowship, along with four graduate fellows, have recently showcased the program's achievements in a peer-reviewed journal by the American Sociological Association. El Puente has been instrumental in assisting 170 primarily first-generation, low-income students of color in exploring research opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible to them, according to a press release.
NMSU: VentureFunding accelerator is open to applications from technology startups based in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
New Mexico State University announced the VentureFunding Sprint online accelerator program on Sept. 1 as part of the Scale Up New Mexico initiative which is supported by the United States Economic Development Administration and based at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, according to a press release.
UNM: Second consecutive rise in fall enrollment, with the largest first-year class on record
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque reported a surge in enrollment on Sept. 5, including its largest-ever first-year class. In fall 2023, the number of new first-year student registrations at the Albuquerque campus increased by 3.1 percent, UNM said in a press release.
NMSU: High school students participate in asteroid tracking as part of the NMSU Summer Science Program
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Over the summer, New Mexico State University (NMSU) introduced its Summer Science Program, a nonprofit initiative that provides an immersive experience in experimental science to high school juniors and seniors, the university said in a Sept. 5 press release. NMSU welcomed nearly 30 students into this program for the first time, the release said.
Lawrence Rael retiring in November after more than 30 years of dedicated public service as Chief Administrative Officer of Albuquerque
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 31, 2023
On Aug. 28, the city of Albuquerque and Mayor Tim Keller announced that Lawrence Rael, the city's current Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), will retire in November. Pending confirmation from the City Council, the role will be taken over by Dr. Samantha Sengel, Vice President of Central New Mexico College, according to a press release.
Heinrich, Luján: Rio Rancho to receive $2.2 million in federal funding for broadband initiatives
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 31, 2023
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján announced that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program has awarded $2,198,052 in grants to the Rio Rancho Public School District to support improved connectivity initiatives within the school district, an Aug. 29 press release from Luján's office said.
New Mexico delegation: $1 million+ in federal funds for developmental screening for children and to tackle nurse shortage
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 31, 2023
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez announced the receipt of $1.05 million in funding from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for extended screenings and follow-up services at two community health centers catering to children aged 0-5 and to expand the nurse workforce in medical practices throughout the state, an Aug. 28 press release from Heinrich's office said.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: A novel quantum device creates single photons and encodes quantum information
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a technique for producing a continuous flow of singular photons with circular polarization on Aug. 24, potentially valuable for various quantum information and communication uses. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory combined two distinct atomically thin materials to create this distinctive quantum light source, according to a press release.
Heinrich: Bipartisan bill to enhance agricultural conservation practices
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
On August 24, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Joni Ernst, Roger Marshall, and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill to simplify the process for the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to revise and adopt conservation practice standards. This legislation aims to bridge the space between NRCS best practices and new research and innovation, facilitating farmers and ranchers in utilizing NRCS conservation programs more efficiently on their land according to a press release.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: A novel quantum device creates single photons and encodes quantum information
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a technique for producing a continuous flow of singular photons with circular polarization on Aug. 24, potentially valuable for various quantum information and communication uses. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory combined two distinct atomically thin materials to create this distinctive quantum light source, according to a press release.
HSD: The Opioid Treatment Program of the state gains attention in a publication by The National Governors Association
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) revealed on Aug. 15 that the NM Bridge opioid treatment program of the state gained recognition in a publication by The National Governors Association (NGA). NM Bridge offers medication treatment for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) within a hospital environment, according to a press release.
City of Albuquerque: Automated speed enforcement measures are causing a reduction in driving speed among residents
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
The City of Albuquerque announced recently that a report indicated noticeable improvements in driver behavior due to automated speed enforcement cameras installed during the previous summer, according to a press release. The data indicates substantial reductions in both average speeds and instances of speeding among drivers within 10 zones.
Luján: 'As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, keeping healthy food on the table is a top priority'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) led a roundtable conversation on Aug. 24 with regional food banks to deliberate on the upcoming Farm Bill and its potential to cater to their unique requirements and enhance nutritional accessibility for disadvantaged communities, according to a press release.