New Mexico Sun

Long-time University of New Mexico (UNM) employee Cheryl Wallace, who most recently served as the director for the Student Union Building (SUB), is set to retire on June 30. Reflecting on her nearly three-decade career at UNM, Wallace quoted Abraham Lincoln: “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” She plans to spend her retirement finishing her dream house in New Mexico's East Mountains and spending more time with family.

Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board issues notice of possible quorum for Citizen Police Academy

The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has issued a notice of possible quorum in relation to the upcoming Citizen Police Academy. The event is scheduled to take place on June 20, 2024, at the APD Reality-based Training Center located at 400 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123.

Albuquerque reports an 11% decrease in auto-theft rates

ALBUQUERQUE – Auto theft decreased by 11% in a four-county metro area, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Albuquerque has now dropped from sixth to seventh place, having been listed worse in the nation from 2016-2018.

NMSU Board of Regents schedules virtual special meeting for June 21

The Board of Regents of New Mexico State University will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom and will be livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.

NMSU hosts vet science camp for regional students

For three days in May, 20 students from New Mexico and the surrounding region traveled to Las Cruces to learn about veterinary medicine and animal science at an overnight summer camp at New Mexico State University (NMSU). This event, hosted by NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, provided hands-on animal experience for 8th through 12th graders to explore career opportunities and tour facilities. In 2023, NMSU hosted a pair of similar camps.

Doña Ana County to close offices on Juneteenth

Doña Ana County's administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

City of Albuquerque City Council met June 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 14, 2024

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, June 3

Los Luceros Historic Site to offer Dawn til Dusk hours

The site will be open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with the first extended Sunday on July 7.

City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met June 10

City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, June 10

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met June 6

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, June 6

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met June 6

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, June 6

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met June 5

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, June 5

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met June 4

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, June 4

NMSU Arrowhead Center receives grant to fund four new Sprint Accelerators

New Mexico State University has been awarded a grant that will assist Arrowhead Center in developing and deploying four Sprint Accelerators. With support from the NMSU Foundation, NMSU’s Arrowhead Center received the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico and El Paso Electric’s New Mexico Economic Development Initiative Grant.

Santa Fe County closes offices for Juneteenth observance

Santa Fe, NM—In honor of emancipation in the United States and its ideals of freedom and equity for all, Santa Fe County announces the closure of its administrative offices on Wednesday, June 19th, in observation of Juneteenth "Freedom Day."

Santa Fe County bans fireworks due to extreme drought conditions

On June 11, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-078, declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and banning the sale and use of certain fireworks in unincorporated and wildland areas in Santa Fe County.

UNM Anderson concludes first cohort's pitch competition

The UNM Anderson School of Management’s Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship hosted a pitch competition on June 6 in Santa Fe, marking the conclusion of its inaugural cohort of the entrepreneur-focused Accelerator Program.

City announces summer funding opportunities for affordable housing

The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department is launching a 'Summer of Housing Funding' with new financing opportunities for affordable housing developers. Applications will be open in June, July, and September. The first Request for Proposals (RFP) opened on June 1, 2024, and developers have until July 1, 2024, to apply.

Las Cruces updates land development code with public review

The City of Las Cruces is undertaking an update to the City's Land Development Code. The project, Realize Las Cruces, includes regulations that govern the use and development of land within the city limits and surrounding areas in some cases.

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