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ABQ 311 Launches Community Survey to Improve and Expand Services

In conjunction with National 311 Day, the City of Albuquerque’s 311 Community Contact Center is launching an effort to get feedback on the service it provides to residents and visitors with its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, available online now through April 11, aims to gather valuable insights to shape and enhance the services offered by 311.Carrie Prothero, the 311 Division Manager, emphasized the importance of the survey, stating, "We use the survey to learn what we are doing right so we can continue to do it, and how we can improve to better serve...


Chalk the Plaza Call for Artists

Las Cruces, Mar 11 2024 - The City Art Board and Las Cruces Public Art have announced the upcoming Chalk the Plaza event set to take place at the ¡MIRA! Las Cruces spring festival on April 27. The event is a street chalk art competition scheduled from noon to 6 p.m.According to the organizers, participating artists or artist teams will have the opportunity to compete for the People's Choice Award and Best of Show. Prizes for the event are generously provided by Visit Las Cruces.Those interested in learning more about the event and submitting an application are...


NMSU Regents Vote to Launch New Presidential Search

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents convened in a regular meeting on Monday and unanimously decided to kickstart a new search for the university system's next president. Chair of the Board of Regents, Ammu Devasthali, expressed the reasoning behind this decision, stating, "After careful consideration, I do not believe that any of the current finalists fully meet the needs of New Mexico State University at this critical juncture." Devasthali emphasized the importance of finding the right leader for the university, noting that while the candidates presented...


City of Albuquerque City Council met Feb. 5

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 5


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Feb. 7

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Thursday, Feb. 7


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met March 6

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Wednesday, March 6


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met March 6

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, March 6


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met March 6

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, March 6


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met March 6

City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, March 6


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met March 5

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, March 5


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met March 4

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Monday, March 4


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met March 4

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, March 4


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Feb. 27

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 27


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Feb. 28

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 28


City of Albuquerque City Council met March 4

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 4


Topic and speaker for Joel M. Jones lecture announced

UNM’s American Studies Department has announced Professor Phil Deloria as the featured speaker for this year's Joel M. Jones lecture. Deloria's lecture, titled “The Year the Stars Fell: Toward a Continental History of a Very Few Hours”, will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bobo Room in Hodgin Hall. A reception will follow the lecture, and the event is open to the public.According to the announcement, Deloria will delve into the historical significance of the annual Leonid meteor shower that occurred almost two centuries ago. The lecture...


Equality New Mexico announces early endorsements for 2024 state legislative races

Equality New Mexico has announced its early endorsements for the 2024 state legislative races. The organization expressed pride in endorsing candidates they describe as "LGBTQ Fighters."


Update on Closure of Crisis Triage Center

Doña Ana County, NM - In response to the concern and urgency surrounding the closure of the Crisis Triage Center (CTC), officials in Doña Ana County are actively working to address the situation and are exploring options to reopen the center promptly.Residents are reassured that despite the closure of the CTC, help is still readily available for those in need. The public is encouraged to reach out to the national crisis hotline, 988, where individuals can connect with trained counselors for immediate support and referrals to local service providers. This service is...


Notice of Possible Quorum 03-12-2024 Citizen Police Academy

The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has issued a notice regarding a possible quorum at the upcoming Citizen Police Academy event on March 12, 2024. The event is scheduled to take place at the Albuquerque Police Academy located at 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107.According to the notice, "No Board business will be discussed at the Citizen Police Academy training on March 12, 2024."The training session is set to commence at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Attendees can access the full notice for more information about the event.Participants and...


UNM Anderson School Celebrates the Hall of Fame’s 35th Class

The UNM Anderson School of Management recently celebrated the achievements of its newest Hall of Fame honorees at a dinner event, honoring individuals who have excelled in their professional careers and made significant contributions to their communities and families.Among the honorees were Stephen Griego, Kathryn Lueders, Shannon Rainosek, and Michael Duruaku. Stephen Griego, CEO and president of DMC Logistics and AeroLynx, shared his journey of entrepreneurial success, stating, "I learned many lessons along the way and strategically applied them to propel my business...