New Mexico Sun

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) College of Engineering and San Juan College (SJC) in Farmington, New Mexico, have launched a partnership to offer an Associate of Science degree in chemical engineering that can lead to a bachelor’s degree.

City supports special session addressing public safety issues

City leaders are expressing general support for the special session this week and have sent a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to convey the ongoing urgent need to address public safety concerns raised by the City in past regular sessions. A special session provides an opportunity to focus on critical issues like gun violence, mental and behavioral health, housing, and homelessness. With limited time available in regular 60/30-day sessions, there is little choice other than a special session for urgent policymaking.

American Farmland Trust offers $15,000 in prizes for top farmers markets

This summer, American Farmland Trust is giving away $15,000 in prizes to the nation's favorite farmers markets.

New emergency communications center opens in Santa Fe

The Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) has announced the grand opening of its new facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for July 29, 2024, at 10:00 am at 23 Camino Justicia.

UNM seeks renewal for Title V Operating Permit; public comment period announced

The Air Quality Program of the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department has received a Title V Operating Permit renewal application from the University of New Mexico. The owner of the facility is The Regents of UNM, located at 1800 Roma Ave. NE in Albuquerque, NM 87131. Based on the application and information received to date, the Program intends to issue such Title V Operating Permit renewal to the facility. The draft permit has been assigned Operating Permit Application No. 0536-RN2.

Fourteen UNM faculty members receive Women in STEM Awards

Fourteen faculty members at the University of New Mexico have been selected for the 2024 Women in STEM Awards. The 11 funded projects include a study of carbon storage in soils along the middle Rio Grande floodplain, an investigation into rural New Mexico healthcare workforce challenges and opportunities, and the development of new software for large-scale 3-D printing with adobe.

Albuquerque officials highlight recent transit safety operation outcomes

Mayor Tim Keller, Chief of Police Harold Medina, and Transit Director Leslie Keener highlighted a proactive transit safety operation along the Central Avenue corridor. The operation began two weeks ago in southeast Albuquerque with APD’s Southeast Proactive Response Team. PRT members from across the city saturated the Central Avenue corridor along the transit route from Tramway Boulevard to Coors Boulevard. The goal of the operation was to address crime concerns at bus stops, on buses, and known problem locations along the transit route. The operation yielded the following...

Anne Ryan appointed Santa Fe County's new Community Services Director

Santa Fe, NM—Santa Fe County has announced the appointment of Anne Ryan as the new Community Services Director, succeeding Rachel O’Connor, who retired after thirteen years in the role. Ryan, who joined the County as Deputy Director this spring, brings nearly thirty years of experience in public health and social services.

Pool safety tips shared by UNM Children's Hospital's Dr Anna Duran

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, pool safety becomes a critical concern for families. Anna Duran, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer at The University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital, emphasizes that drowning is often quick and silent, contrary to the dramatic portrayals seen in media.

New Mexico's special session faces criticism over public safety bill proposals

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 13, 2024

New Mexico legislators are convening at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe for a Special Legislative Session to discuss bills aimed at public safety. The proposed legislation includes measures on involuntary commitment, firearm possession as a second-degree felony, and criminalizing homelessness under "pedestrian safety" in high-speed areas. Critics argue these approaches focus on coercion and punishment rather than effective solutions.

City of Albuquerque finalizes historic multi-year agreements with labor unions

For the first time in recent city history, all labor unions have multi-year collective bargaining agreements with the City of Albuquerque. The seven unions represent front-line workers who keep the city running, as well as first responders who put their lives on the line every day for the community. The City values its union workforce and recognizes how important union labor is to maintain essential services.

Sierra County Public Health Office offers free back-to-school vaccinations

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Sierra County Public Health Office in Truth or Consequences will provide no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger throughout July. The office is located at 201 East Fourth Avenue, and no appointment is necessary.

Albuquerque expands aquatics facilities amid rising summer temperatures

As temperatures rise, Albuquerque families have more options to help beat the heat. The city has opened its newest splash pad at the brand-new Westgate Community Center and is adding another one at the Alamosa Community Center, expanding Albuquerque’s network of aquatic facilities.

MVRDA launches online platform for non-emergency incident reports

The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) has launched a new online reporting system for non-emergency incidents, now accessible to the public at www.mvrda.org. The platform aims to streamline the process of reporting non-emergency incidents, providing residents with a convenient method to request law enforcement, animal control, or code enforcement response.

Santa Fe County announces kick-off meeting for local emergency planning committee

The Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management has announced the kick-off meeting for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The event is scheduled for Friday, August 2, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Nancy Rodriguez Community Center, located at 1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM.

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office warns of telephone scam involving fake warrants

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents about a recent telephone scam involving fake warrants.

Two UNM engineering students awarded New Mexico Space Grant Consortium scholarships

Two students in the University of New Mexico's Department of Mechanical Engineering have been awarded the 2024-2025 New Mexico Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Scholarships.

NMSU’s NM Youth Ranch Management Camp inspires future careers

Jessica Eck discovered her career path after attending the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp in 2012. Reflecting on her experience, she stated, "When I went to ranch camp, I discovered range. I just loved it. I loved learning about all the grasses, learning about the ecosystems." Eck graduated from New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 2016.

UNM alumna completes prestigious German vocal technique program

Lauren Humble, who graduated from The University of New Mexico in 2016 with a Bachelor of Music Education with a vocal emphasis, has successfully completed an intensive three-year program at the CJD Schule Schlaffhorst-Andersen in Bad Nenndorf, Germany. She now bears the title staatlich geprüfte Atem-, Sprech- und Stimmlehrerin (state-certified breath, speech, and voice teacher and therapist) utilizing the Schlaffhorst-Andersen method of breath, voice, and body work.

NMSU Chile Pepper Institute opens teaching garden for self-guided tours