By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico Hospital, in collaboration with Future Focused Education, has embarked on a $1 million partnership aimed at supporting up to 65 paid healthcare internships annually for high school and recent graduates. The initiative, revealed by UNM Health Sciences, is designed to foster a new generation of healthcare professionals.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has received a grant to improve the collaboration between nurse-midwives and traditional birth workers, according to an announcement by UNM Health Sciences. The funding, amounting to $200,000 annually over two years, is supplemented by a new monthly initiative under UNM's telehealth program known as Project ECHO.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Rachael Ryan, a Ph.D. candidate at the institution, is the latest inductee into the NMSU Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Ryan's business, Backyard Farms, provides high school students with opportunities to explore food cultivation and supplies gourmet quail eggs to local businesses along with freeze-dried foods.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Emily Gossett, a student majoring in agricultural and extension education, has been elected as the National FFA Organization's western region vice president. In her new role, Gossett will represent the FFA and promote agricultural education through various engagements including speeches, workshops, conferences, banquets, and meetings.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the Scale Up New Mexico program, in collaboration with New Mexico Angels, will conduct TechSprint accelerator programs in 2024. This partnership aims to provide startup founders with unique opportunities by granting them direct access to angel investors and mentors in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently announced that students from the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) have spent the past year working to revive Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS). This national organization is dedicated to empowering minorities in agriculture and natural resources. It provides academic support and personal development for racial and ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in these fields.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently celebrated the achievements of two students from its Nanomedicine Lab, Caleb Dang and Chuzube Edeh. Both were recognized at the 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting with presentation awards.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced a saving of $11.7 million through the repurposing of soil excavated on-site for new construction foundations, roads, and utility and stormwater lines. The laboratory's recent collaborative initiative is proving to be a cost-effective solution, with on-site processing of engineered fill costing approximately $13 per cubic yard, in contrast to purchasing it from a vendor at around $247 per cubic yard.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has unveiled the results of a study called Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), conducted by Americans for the Arts. The study found that in 2022, Albuquerque's nonprofit arts and culture sector contributed $270.7 million to the local economy.
By Paige Wagenknecht | Dec 12, 2023
Albuquerque city councilors and local advocates agree that a homelessness problem exists, but thoughts differ on the potential solutions.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 12, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 12, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Nov. 16
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2023
Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners have recommended disallowing certain customer costs related to the Four Corners Power Plant.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2023
City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Thursday, Nov. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 9, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 9, 2023
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Nov. 16
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced the commencement of Vexus Fiber's high-speed, fiber-to-the-home internet service in select areas. The initial locations include neighborhoods housing over 1,000 homes and businesses situated north of I-40 and west of I-25. This marks the beginning of Phase 1 in Vexus Fiber's rollout of its high-speed fiber broadband network in the city.
By Anne Doherty | Dec 8, 2023
There’s no doubt that we are living in tumultuous times. Yes, we have war in Ukraine and now, war again in the Middle East. We have a crisis at our own border. A million have reportedly died from Covid, while Fentanyl is killing abut 75,000 per year.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15
