By Mick Rich | Aug 18, 2023
Albuquerque's Rio Grande is in a sorry state
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory revealed a fuel cell architecture that incorporates nanowires on Aug. 14, known for their durability, as detailed in the paper "Coaxial Nanowire Electrodes Enable Exceptional Fuel Cell Durability" published in Advanced Materials. Representing research in fuel cell technology, this inventive electrode, forming the core of a polymer electrolyte-membrane fuel cell, exhibits enhanced resistance to corrosion, potentially heralding a transformative phase for fuel cells that utilize hydrogen as a clean energy source for vehicles, according to a press release.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recognized exceptional achievements on Aug. 15 by presenting several awards during its fall 2023 convocation at Atkinson Recital Hall for remarkable contributions to teaching excellence, according to a press release. This event brought together nearly 200 faculty and staff members on the Las Cruces campus to honor a select group of colleagues, comprising six faculty members from various parts of the NMSU system.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 18, 2023
New Mexico State University's New Mexico Higher Education Department has designated nearly $2.5 million in scholarship funds for graduate students from New Mexico who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering or mathematics at the university, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 18, 2023
PNM has reached an agreement to return $115 million to its customers as part of a settlement with advocacy groups.
By BD | Aug 18, 2023
Sanjeev Arora MD, the founder and executive director of Project ECHO, received the 2023 New Mexico Humanitarian Awards, held on August 13, a university press release said. The award celebrated Arora's dedication to philanthropy, human welfare, social reform, and values-driven investments in the state of New Mexico.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, June 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Finance Subcommittee met Tuesday, July 21
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2023
Bernalillo County officials said a recent customer engagement survey conducted at BernCo @ Alvarado Square yielded favorable responses from customers and visitors entering the county building at 415 Silver Ave SW. The survey was conducted through May and focused on various aspects of the visitor experience, a county press release said.
By BD | Aug 18, 2023
The City of Albuquerque has received an award for Institutional Energy Management from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a city press release said. The award is given to entities that have showcased exceptional dedication to advancing energy engineering and management principles on both national and global levels.
By Pete Dinelli | Aug 17, 2023
On July 22, Mayor Tim Keller was joined by world-renowned architect Antoine Predock to announce plans for the Albuquerque Rail Trail project.
By Ashley Haley | Aug 17, 2023
BioFlyte revealed a successful fundraising effort on Aug. 10 that secured $5.4 million in fresh capital. The funding, led by Scout Ventures and Cottonwood Technology Fund, along with contributions from New Mexico Vintage Fund, provides BioFlyte the resources to expand its manufacturing and sales capacities, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 17, 2023
The New Mexico Business Coalition recently hosted a ABQ Crime Crisis BASH, an event with people discussing the crime rate in Albuquerque.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, June15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 17, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, July 19
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, the City of Albuquerque introduced an art competition organized by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, a branch of the Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD), to design the official Junk Jog t-shirt. According to a press release from the city, the Junk Jog event involves jogging while collecting litter to enhance the Bosque's cleanliness.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 11, the city of Las Cruces announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has completed a triennial review of its Transit Program with no identified deficiencies. According to a press release from the city, during the review of RoadRUNNER Transit and Dial-A-Ride programs, the FTA conveyed its findings to the city, marking the first instance in over 21 years that RoadRUNNER Transit has undergone an FTA assessment without any noted deficiencies.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 14, New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed that student, Lianna Hartshorn, won the Miss New Mexico pageant and will participate in the upcoming Miss America competition. According to an NMSU press release, holding the title of Miss New Mexico, Lianna Hartshorn is dedicated to empowering children and women, with plans to extend her mission across the country.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 15, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that a researcher from its School of Engineering is leading a project among the 15 nationwide initiatives granted $11 million by the U.S. Department of Energy. According to a UNM press release, these endeavors, including the one led by UNM, will focus on pioneering research for high-performance science, harnessing emerging technologies such as advanced computing, extensive datasets, scientific machine learning, artificial intelligence, and innovative computing designs.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023
On Aug. 12, the City of Albuquerque announced that it has successfully negotiated a 30% reduction in payments to the Independent Monitoring Team responsible for overseeing the Court Approved Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and APD. According to a press release, the Monitoring Team's latest report indicated that APD achieved 92% operational compliance under the settlement agreement, highlighting the progress made in this regard.
