New Mexico Sun

The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department’s Air Quality Program was notified of a fire at 4600 William St SE 87105 on May 31, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to the scene while the Air Quality Program continued to monitor the situation. Although the air quality monitors did not reach levels standard to issue a health alert, an alert was proactively issued to warn residents of the smoke. The alert was issued from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

City announces schedule for pride month celebrations

The city is set to host a series of Pride events starting Monday, June 3, 2024. The festivities kick off with Silverfest, an all-ages event celebrating the 55+ community with food, games, karaoke, and entertainment at The Orpheum Community Hub.

Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board to attend public hearing on June 4

A possible quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may attend a hearing in the case United States v. City of Albuquerque, et al., 1:14-cv-1025 JB/JFR, presided over by Judge Browning. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Vermejo Courtroom of the United States District Courthouse located at 333 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

NMSU appoints Mariana Ortega as assistant VP for diversity initiatives

New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced Friday that Mariana Ortega has been appointed as the first assistant vice president for diversity initiatives within the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. The appointment follows a national search, and Ortega will begin her new role on July 15.

UNM mourns loss of esteemed anthropology professor Bruce Huckell

Bruce Huckell, associate professor of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico and a leader in the fields of geoarchaeology, lithic technology, and early prehistoric foragers in North America, died on May 13. Huckell received his bachelor's degree in 1972, his Master of Arts in 1976, and his doctorate degree in Arid Lands Resource Sciences in 1990, all from the University of Arizona.

Albuquerque moves forward with youth housing navigation center

The City of Albuquerque's vision for a specialty housing navigation center for young adults aged 18-25 is progressing as the city has closed on the purchase of the San Mateo Inn at 2424 San Mateo Blvd NE, in City Council District 7. Acquired for $4,780,000, the hotel will be renovated into a housing navigation center offering age-appropriate wraparound services to help young adults access permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency.

Albuquerque launches Summer of Nonviolence campaign with inaugural event

On Saturday, June 1, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will launch the inaugural Summer of Nonviolence campaign at Pat Hurley Park (Upper Loop) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with sound available for media at 11:30 a.m.

NMSU's HSI STEM Resource Hub marks five years with final conference

In 2018, New Mexico State University (NMSU) received a research award under the National Science Foundation’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Program. The five-year, $2.6 million grant funded the creation of an HSI STEM Resource Hub at NMSU, in collaboration with Doña Ana Community College and California State University-Northridge.

City of Albuquerque City Council met May 20

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 20

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met May 16

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 16

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 15

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, May 15

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met May 29

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, May 29

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met May 28

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 28

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met May 28

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, May 28

Former UNM athlete invited to NCAA Sports Forum

A former University of New Mexico student-athlete has received a rare invitation this summer to advance her career in sports. Maddie Deucher, a 2024 graduate who was part of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team, is among only 200 student-athletes invited to attend the NCAA Sports Forum in Indianapolis this week.

Local eighth graders' biology exhibit displayed at University of New Mexico

An exhibit created by local eighth graders is now prominently featured inside one of the University of New Mexico's Biology buildings.

UNM professor honored with prestigious award for planetary geology contributions

A University of New Mexico research scientist and professor is being recognized nationally for his contributions to planetary geology by the Geological Society of America.

UNM Hospital provides comprehensive around-the-clock care for stroke patients

One person has a stroke in the United States every 40 seconds, according to the Stroke Awareness Foundation. "One person in the United States dies from stroke every three minutes," said Tarun Girotra, MD.

Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board announces possible quorum for June 3 meeting

A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be present at the Plaza Del Sol Building, Basement Hearing Room on June 3, 2024. The purpose of this gathering is for CPOA Board members to meet with the monitoring team.

Los Altos Lofts opens doors after hotel-to-housing conversion