New Mexico Sun


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met May 21

City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Tuesday, May 21


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met May 20

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Monday, May 20


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met May 21

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, May 21


City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met May 20

City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, May 20


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met May 20

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, May 20


City of Albuquerque City Council met May 20

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 20


UNM Anderson hosts inaugural Hall of Fame golf tournament benefiting student scholarships

The University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management recently hosted its inaugural Hall of Fame golf tournament at the UNM South Championship Golf Course. All proceeds from the event will benefit Anderson's student scholarships.


Santa Fe County seeks applicants for Behavioral Health Leadership Council

Santa Fe County is currently accepting applications for service on its Behavioral Health Leadership Council. The Council will serve as an advisory body, providing recommendations to the Community Services Department and the larger community in developing a comprehensive system of behavioral health services to better meet the needs of Santa Fe County residents. The Council will be comprised of 15 voting members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.


Polly’s Run fundraiser celebrates 15 years

Polly’s Run, the annual New Mexico fundraising event for pancreatic cancer, is celebrating their 15th Anniversary this year. They announced the special event in a press release.


First-place Bernalillo County Pistol Team Member: 'We wanted to show everyone what we could do'

Sometimes the road less traveled is where the magic happens. That was the experience of Bernalillo County boys and girls who ventured beyond the typical team sports like baseball to take aim at a different type of competition: pistol shooting and came away winners in more ways than one.


UNM’s ASME student chapter wins national award for drone project

The student chapter of the University of New Mexico's American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently secured second place in the ASME Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D (IAM3D) Challenge.


Groundbreaking held for new multigenerational center in northwest Albuquerque

City Council President and District 5 Councilor Dan Lewis, Mayor Tim Keller, and other city officials convened on Tuesday afternoon to initiate the construction of the Westside's first multigenerational center. The new Northwest Multigenerational Center (MGC), part of the planned four-phase Cibola Loop project, will be located at the intersection of Cuba Road and Cibola Loop. This facility will be Albuquerque's fourth multigenerational center.


UNM Hospital announces over 700 job openings for new critical care tower

The University of New Mexico Hospital is set to fill over 700 positions as it begins staffing its new Critical Care Tower (CCT). This recruitment drive aims to support the growing healthcare needs in New Mexico and boost the local economy with high-wage jobs.


UNM Maxwell Museum awarded $36K NEA grant for traveling photo exhibit

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $36,000. This grant will support "ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iiná / Land, Home, Kinship, Life," an innovative traveling photography exhibition and museological project featuring the work of Diné photographer and curator Rapheal Begay.


Record spring heat sends over 50 New Mexicans to ER with heat-related illnesses

Since April 1, there have been at least 51 heat-related visits to emergency departments across New Mexico. As temperatures are expected to climb to the mid to upper 90s in Roswell and Carlsbad and remain in the low 90s in Las Cruces this week, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging residents to take precautions to stay cool. The eastern part of the state will also experience high temperatures, reaching the upper 80s to 90°.


NMSU Board of Regents to hold virtual special meeting on May 29

The Board of Regents of New Mexico State University will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom and livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.


University exhibit features middle schoolers' research on local wildlife

A new exhibit at The University of New Mexico will showcase local 8th graders' work related to the Museum of Southwestern Biology. Lobo Science, a yearlong museum science class, is taught in collaboration with the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) and Jefferson Middle School. Since August, students have been working daily in the classroom and visiting campus weekly to explore UNM museums and work in the MSB labs. Their final projects on study species such as the White Sands pupfish, Jemez Mountains salamander, Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly, and Sandhill Cranes...


UNM’s ‘Divine Nine’ receives official charter from National Pan-Hellenic Council

The University of New Mexico’s “Divine Nine,” a group of Black fraternities and sororities, was officially chartered as part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) in a recent ceremony at the UNM Student Union Building. This recognition makes UNM the first university in New Mexico with a nationally recognized NPHC collegiate council.


Rabbit Road opens as part of NE/SE Connector Project

Santa Fe, NM - The Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) has announced the opening of Rabbit Road from S. Saint Francis Dr. to the Richards Ave. roundabout, marking a significant milestone in the NE/SE Connector Road(s) Project. Starting Friday, May 31, 2024, this new route will provide direct access to the Community College District, reducing traffic through the Oshara community and improving overall traffic flow.


Westside Animal Shelter completes phase one renovations

Today, Mayor Tim Keller and the Animal Welfare Department (AWD) announced the near completion of phase one renovations to modernize the Westside Animal Shelter. The $4.5 million project aims to reduce stress for shelter animals while enhancing the experience for patrons, prospective adopters, and volunteers. Funding sources include Capital funding, GO Bonds, State Junior Bill, State Capital Outlay, General Fund, and donations.