By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department’s next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, will focus on Operation Not in Vain, a months-long multi-agency project targeting violent and property crimes, persons with outstanding warrants, repeat offenders, traffic enforcement, and quality of life crimes.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Flu season is approaching, prompting the University of New Mexico Health System to host several free community flu shot clinics across the Albuquerque metro area.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich’s voting record indicates a consistent alignment with progressive policies, drawing criticism from the Republican Party of New Mexico. According to party officials, Heinrich's support for these policies does not reflect the values of his constituents.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
New Mexico State University Global Campus is now accepting enrollments for the fall 2024 project management microlearning course, which begins on Oct. 1.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
A Santa Fe district court judge has awarded the State Land Office nearly $7.5 million in damages in a lawsuit against Texas-based oil and gas company Smith & Marrs for contaminated oil sites on state lands, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. The State Land Office won an initial judgment in the case in May, and the judge has now decided the dollar amount that the State Land Office is owed.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE will host its 3rd Annual ABQ RIDES Car Show, inviting the community to showcase "any vehicle that rolls" free of charge on Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Transit Center located at the corner of Coors and Ellison.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
Jack Nixon, known for decades as the “Voice of the Aggies,” is concluding his nearly 45-year career at New Mexico State University Athletics. Nixon announced in August that the 2024-25 season will be his last calling Aggie games.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 19, 2024
State Senator David Gallegos of District 41 has expressed concerns about the priorities of Governor Lujan Grisham's administration. He believes that the focus on political agendas, such as the construction of a $10 million abortion clinic in Las Cruces, overshadows critical issues like child welfare.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has advanced a bipartisan permitting reform package aimed at bolstering American energy security. The committee voted 15-4 on Wednesday to move forward with the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, S. 4753. This bill, introduced on July 23 by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), seeks to accelerate the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects in the United States.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The UNM Law Library is extending its services to both attorneys and the public, offering assistance in person and online. The library's operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (MT) Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (MT) on Fridays.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Over the past 12 months, upstream consolidation deals in the oil and gas sector have reached an unprecedented $250 billion, according to a report released by Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR). This figure highlights the intense rush for consolidation and growth in America's shale patch.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
GALLUP, N.M. — Emergency medical services graduate Raquel Martinez returned to The University of New Mexico-Gallup to take a welding class to de-stress from work, but her new hobby led to an associate degree in welding and a massive metal sculpture.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Andrea Howard, a second-year student at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine and a former Olympian, exemplifies the pursuit of excellence both academically and athletically. On Friday, August 23rd, Howard's team secured the MLB Home Run Derby X (HRDX) championship trophy at Isotopes Park. The team, including former Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman and current UNM Lobo sophomore baseball player Gene Trujillo, demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork. Howard stood out by scoring 10 points in the semifinals and an impressive 16 points in the finals,...
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico reopened its renovated workforce training center, now known as The Opportunity Center, on September 17. Located at 5000 San Mateo Blvd. NE, the center aims to support New Mexicans in achieving their career goals.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The City is seeking volunteers for a pollinator habitat planting project in the Rio Grande Bosque. The Parks and Recreation Department/Open Space Division (OSD), Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), Institute for Applied Ecology, and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps are collaborating to plant a pollinator meadow on Saturday, September 28.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
In 2016, the University of New Mexico's (UNM) 60-year-old Physics & Astronomy building was deemed inadequate for high-end research. The building lacked modern teaching facilities and had heating and cooling issues that impacted temperature-sensitive research. Located on Lomas Boulevard, across from the main campus, students had to cross a busy road to attend classes, and vibrations from passing vehicles disrupted laser-based research.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
IPANM’s legal challenge to New Mexico’s Ozone Precursor Rule will proceed after the New Mexico State Court of Appeals assigned a three-judge panel to rule on the case. The court announced this decision on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with the publication of the announcement of the three judges assigned to the ruling panel.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center in Artesia will host its annual field day on September 26, focusing on pest management and crop research. The event, which runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., is free and open to the public, with dinner provided and activities for children.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The City’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program, part of the Parks and Recreation Department, is inviting volunteers to participate in the Toss No Mas community-wide cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Oil and gas generated over $15 billion in income for New Mexico in the last fiscal year, according to a state economic report presented to lawmakers during a recent meeting in Carlsbad.
