By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, July 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, July 27
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 18, the City of Albuquerque announced that the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (Air Board) and the Environmental Improvement Board have scheduled a meeting to discuss potentially amending regulations for implementing California's latest motor vehicle emission standards, beginning with the model year 2027. The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13, at 9:00 a.m. through Nov. 16.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 17, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced a launch event for "Aggie-Ritas" lime raspberry margaritas. According to an NMSU press release, the launch event will take place at Little Toad Creek’s downtown Las Cruces location, 119 N. Main St.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On August 17, 2023, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that the organization Comadre a Comadre has been selected for a $25,000 grant for the upcoming year from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, according to a press release. The organization was one of only 12 recipients chosen to receive grant funding.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President and CEO Carla Sonntag attended the Council of State Manufacturing Associations Conference (COSMA) held July 24-28 in South Carolina and also took part in an invitation-only National Economic Council (NEC) virtual roundtable.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently announced that it has selected Charles Sallee to be the new budget director. Various members of the Legislative Finance Committee voiced their support for Sallee as the choice for budget director.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 15, Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that a new theoretical approach to quantum computing hardware avoids many of the complexities present in current quantum computers and could have transformative implications. According to a press release, the breakthrough is discussed in a paper titled "Topologically protected Grover’s oracle for the partition problem," recently published in the Physical Review A journal.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) has demanded a full investigation by the DOJ and DHS into the Texas Department of Public Safety's intentional separation of migrant families, calling for urgent measures to end the practice.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
On August 17th, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Jon Tester, and Patty Murray led a letter urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to involve Tribal consultations and engage rural communities in discussions before finalizing its policy on disposing of prescription opioids at home.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 17, The New Mexico Public Education Department announced that the Educator Fellows Program has grown to roughly 500 participants this year compared to 380 last year, according to a press release. Managed by the Public Education Department, the Educator Fellows NM initiative offers support to both students and educators to reduce class sizes and cultivate future educators.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Monday, July 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 24
By BD | Aug 21, 2023
Bernalillo County recently introduced a new way for the public to enroll in emergency notifications using an emergency notification system called Everbridge. People can receive alerts via landline, mobile text, or email on severe weather, fire risks, road closures, and other relevant updates, a press release from the county government said.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 20, 2023
The permitted level of black bear and cougar trophy hunting in New Mexico is unsustainable, and reducing it is vital to their survival, Nina Eydelman of Animal Protection New Mexico, a group dedicated to protecting animals, said in a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, June 21.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, July 25
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
On Aug. 16, Patrick Allen, the Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Health, announced Dawn Sanchez's promotion to the positions of acting deputy secretary and chief operating officer. Dr. Miranda Durham has also received a promotion to Chief Medical Officer, according to an Aug. 16 press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department disclosed on Aug. 14 that Chief Harold Medina had issued a letter to Walgreens, offering recommendations to enhance crime reduction at Albuquerque stores. The letter encompasses suggestions like altering the arrangement of liquor departments in Walgreens outlets to enable patrons to place orders, subsequently fulfilled by employees, aiming to improve security, according to a press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department unveiled its intention to revamp the Open Space Unit on Aug. 15, with conservation officers set to patrol open space areas using foot, vehicle and mountain bikes. This initiative aims to address criminal activity, effect arrests as needed and contribute to the safeguarding of open spaces in the region, according to a press release.
