By New Mexico Sun | Mar 27, 2024
The University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra is set to present a special performance at Popejoy Hall on the UNM campus on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m.According to the event details, the orchestra, comprised of top music students in New Mexico, will be under the direction of U.S. Army Col. Jim Keene, a distinguished UNM alumni retiring from a 30-year career in the U.S. Army, notably leading the Grammy Award-winning U.S. Army Field Band.One of the highlights of the concert will be a performance by UNM horn professor Michael Walker of composer Dana Wilson’s Concerto...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 27, 2024
A transformative initiative led by a team at The University of New Mexico is working to ensure that the real stories of Indigenous communities in New Mexico are accurately represented. The Tribal Data Champions (TDC) Fellowship is a yearlong training program designed to empower Indigenous people in New Mexico by enhancing their skills and knowledge in data, evaluation, and research.Rebecca Rae from the UNM College of Population Health emphasized the community-driven approach of the TDC Fellowship, stating, "We're not just teaching methods; we're also fostering a...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 27, 2024
Santa Fe, NM- The Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor has extended the official mail-out of Notice of Valuation (NOV) for all County residents to May 1, 2024. This extension was granted by the Property Tax Division (PTD) in response to significant improvements and changes made to the NOV process, aligning it with statewide standards and enhancing service to constituents.The Assessor's office has also implemented several key initiatives to improve services, including the valuation of short-term rentals, in-office workflows, and enhancements to its website for better...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 26, 2024
A team of researchers, led by Caltech, has made significant discoveries about an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact Symmetric Objects (CSOs). These active galaxies host supermassive black holes at their cores, from which two jets travel at high speeds in opposite directions. Contrary to previous beliefs that CSOs are young galaxies whose jets evolve over millions of years, the team's findings suggest that CSOs lead relatively short lives.Greg Taylor, a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at The University of New Mexico, highlighted the unusual...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 26, 2024
Industrial engineering Assistant Professor Chaitanya Mahajan recently shared his enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research and collaboration at New Mexico State University (NMSU). Mahajan, who joined the NMSU faculty in April 2023, focuses on synthesizing new functional materials and designing print strategies for multi-material deposition techniques.Speaking about his experience at NMSU, Mahajan expressed his passion for interdisciplinary research, stating, “Interdisciplinary research is my favorite aspect of working at NMSU. It fosters a culture of collaboration and...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 26, 2024
High school students participating in the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project are gaining valuable insights into their constitutional rights and legal careers. Junior Areli Garcia, a participant in the project, emphasized the importance of understanding rights when dealing with law enforcement, stating, "I would say I'm sorry, officer, but I do not consent to any searches."The project, led by law students serving as Marshall-Brennan Fellows, aims to educate underserved high school students about their rights and inspire them to consider pursuing law careers....
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 26, 2024
Two electrical and computer engineering students from New Mexico State University, Diego Said Chavez Arana and Omar Alejandro Garcia Alcantara, have had papers accepted for publication at the prestigious American Control Conference to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in July.Diego Said Chavez Arana’s paper will be featured in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers journal Communications Letters, while Omar Alejandro Garcia Alcantara’s paper will be presented at the American Control Conference. Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, assistant professor of...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 26, 2024
The upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference (UROC) at The University of New Mexico is set to highlight the innovative research projects of undergraduate students from various disciplines. According to the Director of URAD, Tim Schroeder, UROC provides students with a platform to present their research and interact with the academic community."Students can enter up to three times with one entry for each review/evaluation of each of the following: three poster presentations, three oral presentations, or eight UROC 180 presentations," stated the Engineering...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has issued a notice regarding a potential quorum at the upcoming Citizen Police Academy training session. The event is scheduled to take place on March 28, 2024, at the Albuquerque Police Academy located on 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107.According to the advisory board, "A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be in attendance at the Albuquerque Police Academy, 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, regarding the Citizen Police Academy." However, they have clarified that "No Board business...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
New Mexico State University will host Fulbright Week this week featuring four sessions on Fulbright opportunities for both students and faculty. According to Andrea Orzoff, director of the Fellowships Office at NMSU, the Fulbright Program provides students with the chance to explore opportunities beyond the United States. Orzoff emphasized, "Through Fulbright, NMSU students have won full funding for an academic year, to do amazing things outside the U.S." She added, "They have earned master’s degrees in the United Kingdom, taught English in Romania, and researched arid-land...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
Santa Fe, NM- Effective April 1, 2024, the Santa Fe County Senior Services Division will temporarily close the El Rancho Senior Center to commence Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) facility upgrades. These renovations are aimed at enhancing the center's facilities to better serve the needs of our senior citizens."The indoor upgrades will be completed over a short duration of 7 weeks, after which seniors can return to the facility while outdoor improvements are finalized."To ensure the safety of our seniors and minimize disruptions to services, grab and go meals for...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has announced an upcoming electronic election to fill a vacancy on the Personnel Board. City employees have the opportunity to nominate candidates for this position by submitting a petition to the Office of the City Clerk.According to the announcement, only permanent City employees are eligible to nominate candidates for the election. The nomination process requires detailed information about the nominee, including their name, address, telephone number, email, occupation, and certification of residency in Albuquerque for at least one year....
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
A new research paper published in Annual Reviews of Earth and Planetary Sciences sheds light on the significance of Grand Canyon's springs and groundwater, as well as the potential threats posed by uranium mining. The paper, titled Hydrotectonics of Grand Canyon Groundwater, emphasizes the importance of sustainable groundwater management and the need for better monitoring to address uranium mining threats.Distinguished Professor Karl Karlstrom from the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at The University of New Mexico, one of the authors of the paper, highlighted...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has announced key staffing updates by filling two critical leadership roles to ensure the consistent delivery of services and citywide operations. Mariela Ruiz-Angel has been appointed as the Associate Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), while Nathan Martinez has taken on the role of Director of the General Services Department (GSD).Mayor Tim Keller expressed his gratitude for the appointments, stating, "We are very fortunate to have both Mariela and Nathan continuing their work for the City in these new roles."Mariela Ruiz-Angel, who hails from...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 25, 2024
The Small Business Storefront Repair Program has recently been launched, offering small businesses the opportunity to apply for up to $2,500 in grant funding to assist with repairing storefront property damages. The funds are specifically designated for damages that occurred on or after January 1, 2021, providing support for businesses to address both current and past damages out of pocket. Applications are now open for businesses that have been operational since May 11, 2023.ABC Printing on Main Street is among the businesses that have already benefited from this...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2024
For the first time since before the pandemic, seven students were able to participate in a two-week-long trip to Nizwa, Oman. Thanks to the opportunity provided by the Department of Languages, Cultures, & Literatures (LCL), students deepened their connection to the Arabic language and culture.Janice Biondo, an undergraduate student at LCL, expressed her excitement about the trip, stating, “I wanted to improve my Arabic and experience living in an Arab country and experience the culture, food, and people up close and firsthand. There's no substitute for studying the...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 23, 2024
The School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) at UNM recently held the first On the Brinck Book Awards symposium for the spring semester, featuring authors Rosetta S. Elkin and Whitney Martinko. The event, moderated by Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Catherine Page Harris, showcased the authors' award-winning books and sparked discussions on various topics.During the symposium, Rosetta S. Elkin, author of "Plant Life: The Entangled Politics of Afforestation," and Whitney Martinko, author of "Historic Real Estate: Market Morality and the Politics of...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 23, 2024
Two students at UNM-Taos campus have been recognized for their academic achievements with national scholarships. Megan Beck and Colman Lee have been awarded prestigious scholarships that will help them pursue their educational and career goals.Megan Beck has been named a 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, supported by the Coca-Cola Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa. Beck's outstanding academic performance, leadership skills, and service efforts set her apart from over 2,200 applicants, earning her the highest score in New Mexico. As part of this scholarship, Beck...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2024
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Bioscience Curator Dr. Jason Malaney, a key contributor to the research, revealed the startling findings of high levels of chemical contamination in wildlife near Holloman Air Force Base in Southern New Mexico. The study, published in Environmental Research, uncovered dangerously high concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals,' including perfluorooctanosulfonic acid and perfluorooctoanoic acid.Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, NMMNHS Executive Director,...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 22, 2024
The Board of Regents of New Mexico State University has announced a special meeting scheduled for 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 28. The meeting will take place virtually on Zoom and will be livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.According to the information provided, individuals interested in attending or participating in the meeting can access copies of the agenda at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/. The Board of Regents has also made accommodations for individuals with disabilities, stating, "If you are an individual with a...
