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
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has declared that its Board of Directors has approved $3.5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund. The funds are set to enhance solar systems for homes participating in the NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program, ensuring affordable electric bills for low-income households after electrification.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 15
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the suite of Math Snacks games, developed by NMSU faculty at the Learning Games Lab, is now available on Game Learning. The Math Snacks games are known for their unique approach to communicating mathematical concepts through visual and practical methods.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has launched the JB White Memorial Scholarship, a new initiative by The UNM Anderson School of Management. This scholarship aims to support students from Santa Fe High School who aspire to study business at UNM, in memory of JB White, a 2020 graduate of Santa Fe High School and aspiring business student.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Stephen Porter, a graduate student in the Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Program, is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award. Porter's current research involves analyzing transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of heterogeneous catalysts and studying the oxidation mechanisms within a PdPt system.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Advance at UNM is conducting a comprehensive climate survey. The objective of this survey is to augment programs for recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty members. The results, which are expected to be available in the fall, will provide insights into faculty well-being in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 7, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced new research suggesting that fission may contribute to the formation of heavy elements in the cosmos. Scientists, after analyzing data on various elements present in ancient stars, have identified a potential fission signature. This suggests that nature could generate superheavy nuclei.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 7, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories recently announced that Peter Kobos, a renowned economist and managerial figure within the institution, has been selected as a senior fellow of the United States Association for Energy Economics (USAEE). Kobos, who has been a member since 2000, received this recognition from the association for his significant contributions to the field of energy economics and to the association itself.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2023
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 14
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Richard Henrard as the senior associate director of UNM Facilities Management (FM). Prior to this role, Henrard served as the Engineering Services - Institutional Project Delivery (ES-IPD) Team Lead and worked at Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Donna Riley, the current Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at UNM, has been inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Hall of Fame. Recognized for her significant contributions to the field, Riley's research focuses on engineering education, particularly on integrating ethics, communication, social analysis, and lifelong learning.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Mubarak Hussain Syed, head of the Syed Neural Diversity Lab and assistant professor of Biology, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Each awardee is expected to receive up to $70,000.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has recently announced the creation of an initiative called Here to Help New Mexico. The program, launched by NMSU's Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center, is designed to enhance stress prevention efforts and broaden health and wellness resources in agricultural communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Joe Burchett, has secured a research fellowship at NASA facilities. This opportunity is due to a collaboration between NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Track-4 awards have allocated funding totaling $2.7 million for 10 selected projects, including Burchett's research.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced that it is making progress with enhancements to the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC), focusing on interior and exterior improvements to improve the living conditions of its residents. As part of this initiative, two currently unused dormitories are undergoing renovation at the WEHC, with planned upgrades for bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.
