By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has been recognized as one of the top Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges list. The College climbed 13 spots from last year and is now ranked 54th out of 686 nursing schools nationwide, placing it in the top 8%.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
Maria Nuñez serves as the administrative assistant for the NMSU Agricultural Science Center at Clovis. Her contributions have been recognized as valuable to both the center's staff and the community.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
During National Clean Energy Week, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard executed a long-term lease for the first-ever community solar project to be constructed on state lands. Affordable Solar won the rights to the lease by submitting the highest and best bid at a public auction held at the State Land Office building in Santa Fe on Wednesday, September 11. The array developed by Affordable Solar on nearly 80 acres of state land in Valencia County is expected to generate about 5 megawatts of solar energy, enough to power approximately 1,000 homes....
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
The City Art Board and the Quality of Life Department are inviting artists to participate in the ‘Art Stop’ Bus Stop exhibit. This public art pilot program aims to display artwork on bus route shelters throughout the city.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) will host a public reading event featuring author Deborah Jackson Taffa and MFA candidate Rodrigo Hernandez. This event is part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, which brings visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
A potential quorum of the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents may occur as regents are expected to attend several events on Saturday, Sept. 28.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2024
¡Globalquerque! is returning to Albuquerque's Civic Plaza from September 26-28, offering three days of diverse music, dance, and cultural activities. The event is organized in partnership with the City’s Department of Arts & Culture.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
Pumpkin Palooza is returning to the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's new e-bike Ordinance (O-24-14) has officially become law. This legislation permits the operation of all classes of e-bikes on paved multi-use trails and open space trails, except where an underlying landowner has not approved e-bike use or where the Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) has closed trails to e-bikes. The law also sets a maximum speed limit of 20 mph on all City trails unless a lower speed limit is posted.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Family Engagement will host Family and Friends Weekend from Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10. The event coincides with NMSU’s Homecoming and includes activities to strengthen bonds between families, friends, and students.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Pumpkin Palooza fall event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
New Mexico voters will soon decide on a significant investment in higher education, including renovations for The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy. This year's general election ballot includes a series of General Obligation (GO) Bonds, with Higher Education GO Bond-3 proposing to release $230 million to institutions across the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
Registration is now open for the 26th annual New Mexico Data Users Conference, organized by the Data Bank at the University of New Mexico's Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER). The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and aims to provide a platform for learning, sharing, and networking around data. The conference will cover both U.S. Census Bureau data and local New Mexico data sources.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
Meerscheidt Recreation Center, located at 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 5, due to the 2024 Whole Enchilada Softball Tournament being held at Hadley Sports Complex.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Traffic Division investigated three incidents over the weekend, leading to arrests. One of these incidents involved a crash believed to have been caused by drag racing.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 23, 2024
The ABQ BioPark will host its annual Harvest Festival at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 22, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is one of 600 schools in the United States recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). While UNM holds this designation with pride, El Centro de la Raza, a resource center on campus for 55 years, asserts that more can be done to support Hispanic students, faculty, and staff. In collaboration with various campus partners, El Centro is organizing an event aimed at strengthening UNM’s Hispanic-Serving identity.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 22, 2024
Michael Rocca, an associate professor in Political Science and the director of the Master of Public Policy Program at The University of New Mexico, recently discussed campaign spending and congressional races. Rocca’s research has been featured in various academic journals, and he has received multiple teaching awards.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2024
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Sept. 20
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 21, 2024
The University of New Mexico Department of Anthropology will host historian Omer Bartov, who will present "Speaking of Genocide: The Holocaust, Israel-Palestine, and the War in Gaza" on Monday, Sept. 30. The presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Anthropology Room 163 and is free and open to students, faculty, administrators, regents, and the public.
