By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has released the list of the top 10 wanted burglary offenders in the area, urging the community to be vigilant and report any information regarding these individuals. The announcement comes after recent arrests of repeat offenders in the Albuquerque area.Among the wanted offenders, Axel Doerr stands out, having been charged with 14 counts of non-residential burglary after being connected to a series of storage unit burglaries. APD highlighted Antonio Atencio, wanted for aggravated burglary and other charges following a violent incident,...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Golf Course has once again made it to Golf Advisor’s list of “Top 25 College Golf Courses - Golfers’ Choice 2024.” Jason White, the golf course director at NMSU Golf Course, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “The ranking validates all the hard work we have done over the years. For the most part, we are self-made.”White highlighted the efforts put in by the maintenance staff at the golf course, mentioning, “Besides the new irrigation system that was installed in 2014, the improvements made to the golf course layout have been...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
Researchers from The University of New Mexico recently gathered at the Brain & Behavioral Health Institute (BBHI) Research Day to present their latest findings on child brain development. The event, which took place at the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education, focused on various aspects of child neurodevelopment. Keynote speaker Ryan Bogdan, PhD, from Washington University in St. Louis, led a discussion on the genetic and prenatal influences underlying substance use disorder.The Research Day featured over 200 participants and attendees, showcasing 71 poster...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
The Global Education Office (GEO) at the University of New Mexico has announced the date for its annual International Festival. Scheduled for April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cornell Mall, the event promises to showcase the diverse cultures within the university's international community."Each year, GEO collaborates with international students, ethnic food vendors, and local performers to showcase different facets of our global community. It's a joyous occasion where our international students share a piece of their home culture with the wider campus. I encourage...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
The University of New Mexico has been recognized for its exceptional work in construction as the UNM New Mexico Mutual Champions Training Center has been awarded the Best Buildings Award by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) New Mexico. The prestigious award was presented to UNM in the category of New Construction within the $2.5 million to $5 million range.In addition to this recognition, UNM Athletics has also received attention from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) who expressed interest in featuring the facility in their...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Last night, City Council voted to designate the Central Avenue Bridge crossing site as a City Landmark. The Central Avenue Bridge crossing site, which is located on Central Avenue between Tingley Drive and Sunset Road, is a key part of Route 66 history and the development of Albuquerque as we know it today.Before 1937, the original Route 66 passed through Albuquerque in a north-to-south direction and was located on 4th Street. The Central Avenue Bridge was constructed in 1930 to provide highway access over the Rio Grande and allow westward expansion of the...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
The New Mexico Mission of Mercy (NM MOM) is seeking patients for the state’s largest charity event, April 26-27, 2024, in Santa Fe. "Dental volunteers will provide basic care such as fillings, extractions, cleanings, and limited root canals. All patients will receive preventive dental education and instructions on how to properly maintain their oral health," said a spokesperson for NM MOM.The event, hosted at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, aims to treat those in need of free, first-come, first-served basic care. Patients do not need to make appointments, as all...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
SANTA FE, NM – Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connections is providing an opportunity for individuals to enhance their careers through the Professional Readiness and Technical Experience for Careers (PROTEC) 21st Century Skills Training program.Applications for the program are now open, with a deadline set for May 1, 2024. Successful applicants will have the chance to earn MicroCredentials in Google, Microsoft, and Apple applications. According to SFCC, the program will kick off on June 4 and will include...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
Paris Morgan, a student at the UNM College of Nursing, shared her inspiration for pursuing a nursing degree, influenced by her Navajo grandfather who was a medicine man. She emphasized the importance of having Native American healthcare providers who understand the unique needs of rural reservation life. Morgan expressed her desire to be a nurse who recognizes the diversity within Native American communities, stating, “we are nuanced groups.”With a goal of returning to Gallup, New Mexico to serve her community on the Navajo reservation, Morgan is currently gaining...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
The inaugural New Mexico State University Chihuahua Day is set to take place on Saturday, April 6 at the NMSU Las Cruces campus. Sponsored by the NMSU Foundation and Alumni Association, the event will coincide with the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ fifth annual ACES Open House from 9 a.m. to noon. Chihuahua Day aims to celebrate the rich heritage of NMSU students hailing from New Mexico’s sister state of Chihuahua, Mexico."Our cross-country relationship with Chihuahua is strengthened by everything we do as NMSU - the stronger we are, the...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 4, 2024
Ali Bidram, an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico School of Engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project aimed at improving power grids' resilience to modern conditions. The project, titled “Stochastic Optimization and Physics-informed Machine Learning for Scalable and Intelligent Adaptive Protection of Power Systems,” will span five years with a budget of $517,000.Bidram emphasized the significance of the project, stating, "The project will bring transformative change by designing intelligent and adaptive...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Laney will be the featured speaker at the upcoming “Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series” event hosted by New Mexico State University. Laney, who has been serving as a warning coordination meteorologist in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area for 14 years, will address the topic of extreme weather and climate change.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at the Rio Grande Theatre on 211 N. Main Street. The presentation is open to the public and free of charge. The series aims to facilitate informed discussions about...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
New Mexico is home to many thriving Indigenous communities, yet due to outdated information and data, the real stories of those communities are not being told. A transformative initiative started by a team at The University of New Mexico wants to help change that by making sure the information about Indigenous communities is coming from the community itself.The Tribal Data Champions (TDC) Fellowship is a yearlong training for Indigenous people in New Mexico interested in increasing their skills and knowledge in data, evaluation, and research. The TDC helps to build...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
APD detectives have made a significant breakthrough in a recent murder case on Albuquerque's West Side. Andrew Chavez, 28, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of Armando Salazar on March 24, 2024.According to reports, officers responded to a call on the morning of March 24 and found Salazar's body near 98th St and 102nd St., N.W. with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Following investigative leads, detectives identified Chavez as the suspect in this tragic incident.Chavez, who declined to speak to detectives, has been charged with an...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
New Mexico State University will host the Men of Color Summit on April 26, aiming to empower and promote success among men of color, especially in higher education. The summit, the first of its kind in New Mexico for men from minority groups, will take place on NMSU's Las Cruces campus and is open to Aggies and community members of all backgrounds.“Our summit serves as an important space for dialogue, empowerment, and action, aimed at addressing the unique needs of men of color while promoting their well-being and success in various spheres of life,” said Patrick Turner,...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
UNM Physical Education students Elijah Star and Miguel Prieto-Ontiveros were recently honored with Major of the Year awards at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) 138th National Convention & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio. The awards recognize outstanding undergraduate students in the health, physical education, recreation, and dance professions.According to College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) Physical Education Professor Victoria Shiver, the Major of the Year award is "the highest honor an undergraduate student in physical education teacher...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
The Department of Arts & Culture has announced the opening of applications for the position of Albuquerque Poet Laureate, with the selected individual set to hold the title for the term spanning 2024-2026. Elsa Menendez, deputy director of Arts & Culture, emphasized the significance of the role, stating, "This position plays an important role in promoting poetry as a means of artistic and cultural expression and bringing poetry out into communities to support connection within our diverse city."The Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador for the arts in Albuquerque,...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
The University of New Mexico has been selected as a recipient of a $600,000 grant from the Department of Defense's Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). The grant is part of a total of $17.6 million awarded to 27 academic teams to enhance basic research infrastructure in underutilized states and territories.Leading the UNM team is Mubarak Hussain Syed, assistant professor of Biology, and head of the Syed Neural Diversity Lab, with collaboration from Francesco Sorrentino, a professor in the UNM Department of Mechanical Engineering....
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
New Mexico State University has been chosen as one of the testing sites for Cisco's hologram technology, aiming to revolutionize online learning experiences. Andrew Sedillo, director of microcredentials instructional design for NMSU Global Campus, expressed the significance of the opportunity, stating, "The idea is for them to give us the opportunity to play around with it and see if there's a market for it, and give them an opportunity to make some updates to the application."The NMSU team overseeing the beta testing includes Robbie Grant, director of academic...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) and historians are gearing up to celebrate National Preservation Month in May, an annual event that highlights the importance of preserving historic places for future generations. State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas emphasized the significance of this month, stating, "Historic preservation is a year-round effort in New Mexico and across the country, but National Preservation Month reminds us each year that preserving historic properties means preserving the lifeblood of communities across the...
