By New Mexico Sun | Dec 26, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Daniel Ravid from the UNM Anderson School of Management, along with colleagues from the Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation. The award will support research into the human, organizational, and environmental factors that influence police officers' perceptions and responses to wearing body cameras while on duty.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 26, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has declared that its Department of Arts & Culture, in collaboration with the Public Art Urban Enhancement Division, is organizing the grand opening of the new City Hall art gallery – Gallery One – and City Hall Public Art open house. This initiative, which includes a public gallery space and expanded offices for the growing Public Art staff, represents a project that took over five years to complete.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 26, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced the initiation of construction on the Wells Park expansion project, a joint venture involving its Parks and Recreation Department (PRD), city officials, and community members. The project is expected to be completed within a span of 12 to 18 months.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 26, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has announced that its board of directors has approved $2.8 million for the acquisition and refurbishment of Encino Gardens, an affordable senior housing community in Albuquerque. The proposed rehabilitation encompasses the entire building, including residences, hallways, mechanical systems, interior common rooms, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and external common areas.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 26, 2023
UNM Health Sciences recently announced that the University of New Mexico's 2nd Annual Health Equity Summit drew in 300 stakeholders from across the state. The event, held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, saw participation from UNM faculty, leaders, officials from the New Mexico Department of Health, non-profit organizations, and community leaders who exchanged diverse perspectives.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories recently announced that several of its women engineers have been recognized by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The SWE's awards program acknowledges outstanding achievements in engineering, engineering technology, or science related to engineering among individuals who identify as women and allies.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has revealed that the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) has added a community on Albuquerque's West Side to the National Register of Historic Places. The community, known as La Luz del Oeste, is recognized for its historical significance and planning inspired by the New Town movement.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
Bernalillo County has received a grant of $256,962 from the state's Outdoor Recreation Division to enhance access to the Valle de Oro Urban Wildlife Refuge. The funding is part of the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant initiative, specifically earmarked for "shovel-ready" conservation projects across the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
Bernalillo County has announced the tragic death of a corrections officer, Joshua Munoz, in a single-car crash. The incident is currently under investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has disclosed that its Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is awarding outdoor trails and infrastructure funding to 12 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant initiative. The beneficiaries will collectively receive $1,746,310, with organizations securing an additional $2.53 million in matching funds for these initiatives.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 22, 2023
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) has declared the second annual New Voices • New Mexico screenwriting incubator program, a collaboration with Stowe Story Labs, a success. Initiated in 2022, this initiative offers budding screenwriters an exclusive opportunity to hone their skills under the guidance of industry veterans.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Public Education Department has announced that Dr. Roy Basa is the recipient of the 2024 New Mexico Teacher of the Year award. As a result, Dr. Basa will represent teachers from New Mexico at the national level for the 2024 National Teacher of the Year competition.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Public Education Department has announced that Pojoaque Intermediate School and Albuquerque School of Excellence have been awarded the distinguished titles of 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools. The awards, conferred by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA), will see the recognized schools receive a commemorative award package, feature prominently on the ESEA Network website, and be showcased in a special presentation at the National ESEA Conference.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has released a list that underscores 10 significant community connection milestones accomplished in 2023. The laboratory, through its community partnerships, actively contributes to education, nonprofits, and economic development across the seven counties surrounding the facility. These include Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently held a ceremony in Ballroom B at the Student Union Building to honor the 2023 recipients of the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award. The honorees, who received a cash prize and a commemorative plaque, were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the university.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The city of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture has announced the selection of Landis Pulido for the 2023-24 term of its CityMakers program. Over the next ten months, Pulido will engage both collaboratively and individually in projects with various departments, enhancing the intersection of art and civic development.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
UNM Health Sciences has announced that researchers from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine have developed a vaccine with the potential to significantly reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol. The vaccine, as revealed in a recent study published in NPJ Vaccines, has demonstrated effectiveness comparable to costly PCSK9 inhibitors, thereby offering a more affordable option to combat cholesterol-related health risks.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has received federal approval to extend continuous health insurance coverage to 92,842 children from birth to age six. This extension, set to take effect in January 2024, will eliminate the need for children in this age group to manually renew their Medicaid coverage. It also paves the way for an expansion of the Medicaid Home visiting program to include more providers.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced that its employees have donated $2.6 million to spread cheer in communities in Northern New Mexico and beyond this holiday season. The contributions to the Toy Drive will be used to purchase toys, which, along with donated toys, will be distributed to approximately 30 agencies and organizations supporting children and teens in need.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 21, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has revealed a team effort aimed at protecting streams around the Lab, especially intermittent and ephemeral waterways, from pollution. This initiative comes in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the Clean Water Act, which permits industries, farmers, homebuilders, among others, to discharge pollutants into such wetlands unless states have protective rules or institutions establish internal policies.
