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The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has announced that the 6th Annual Latinx Games Festival will be held in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC). The event aims to foster connections, facilitate learning, and advocate for Latinx game developers by providing them a global platform to explore opportunities in the video game industry.

Legislative session progresses with focus on family leave and library book banning

The second week of the legislative session in Santa Fe saw significant community engagement and progress on several bills. On Thursday, a gathering was held with Planned Parenthood to honor an attorney's efforts in protecting access to abortion and gender-affirming care during the last legislative session.

NMSU music professor releases jazz album, performing live

New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently revealed that its regents professor of music, Jim Shearer, has launched a project titled "Cloud Bowling with Claude Bolling" in collaboration with Summit Records. The occasion is set to be commemorated through live concert performances by Shearer.

Four NMSU Foundation members promoted to senior leadership team

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the NMSU Foundation has elevated four staff members to assistant vice president and deputy chief of staff positions. The promotions underscore their proficiency in alumni relations, fundraising, data analysis, and project management.

NMSU highlights its Alamogordo virtual reality lab

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the successful implementation of its interactive learning lab, the Aggie I-Lab. This initiative equips NMSU Alamogordo faculty with the resources to incorporate engaging educational experiences into their courses. The Aggie I-Lab, launched as part of a collaboration between Project Ready, Commit, Continue, and Complete (Project RC3) and Learn New Mexico, is designed to enhance student preparation for future careers.

NMSU hosts 'Taking the Pentagon to the People' event

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced a partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The collaboration aims to facilitate an initiative titled 'Taking the Pentagon to the People', designed to inform faculty members about various opportunities including research, fellowships, sabbaticals, personnel exchanges, and small business ventures.

Sandia and UNM partner for enhanced rocket efficiency

Sandia National Laboratories has recently announced that nuclear engineer Sal Rodriguez is leading an innovative rocket project in collaboration with the University of New Mexico and student Graham Monroe. The initiative, which has its roots in Monroe's work as a student intern with Rodriguez at Sandia in 2019, has evolved into Monroe's master's thesis project. This builds upon Rodriguez's copyrighted dimpling program from 2014.

MVD proposes digital driver’s licenses

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has announced that the New Mexico Motor Vehicles Division (MVD) is proposing legislation to introduce electronic driver’s licenses and identification cards. If passed, this legislation would allow the MVD to provide electronic credentials to customers at no additional cost alongside their physical licenses and identification cards.

Environment Department seeks input on strategic water supply

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 25, 2024

The New Mexico Environment Department has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the strategic water supply. This action represents the initial phase in the development process of the strategic water supply, setting the groundwork for future actions and initiatives.

Mars' methane release tied to atmospheric pressure fluctuations

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 25, 2024

Los Alamos National Laboratory has revealed that its researchers, utilizing high-performance computing clusters, have simulated the movement of methane in underground fractures. They discovered that fluctuations in atmospheric pressure could potentially release subsurface methane on Mars. This significant insight is expected to assist NASA's Curiosity rover in determining when and where to search for potential signs of life.

CYFD and NMDWS hosts roswell rapid hire event for job recruitment

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 24, 2024

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) recently announced that the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), in partnership with NMDWS, hosted a Rapid Hire event in Roswell, New Mexico. The aim was to fill a variety of positions. In preparation for the event, New Mexico Workforce Connection Career Consultants offered assistance to individuals in crafting, updating, and printing their resumes.

UNM unveils quantum new mexico institute

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 24, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the establishment of the Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I), a new research center developed through a collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories. The partnership is intended to advance quantum research and innovation in New Mexico.

Nobel laureate John Mather to discuss early findings from James Webb Space Telescope at UNM

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that John Mather, renowned for his pioneering contributions to our understanding of the Big Bang, is set to return to the university. He will discuss the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and its preliminary results. Mather was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006 for his involvement with the Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (COBE).

Sandia advances resilient microgrid algorithms

Sandia National Laboratories recently announced a collaborative study with New Mexico State University. The partnership aims to develop algorithms that can be coded into grid relays, enhancing the resilience of the grid. The joint project by Sandia enables microgrids to recover autonomously from damage, fostering connectivity among them to share power and maximize customer service.

Los Alamos scientists explore topological phases for quantum device advances

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as part of a collaborative team, have embarked on the exploration of topological phases of matter. This venture aims to drive advancements in innovative quantum devices. The team employed a novel strain engineering approach to transform hafnium pentatelluride (HfTe5) into a robust topological insulator, thereby increasing bulk electrical resistance while simultaneously reducing surface resistance.

New Mexico adopts energy-efficient building codes supporting electric vehicle infrastructure

The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has approved the adoption of updated international building energy codes.

Albuquerque job training recognized as workforce champion of the year