By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
Over 80 years ago, the U.S. removed the Gila Apache from the Office of Indian Affairs’ Indian Tribes list despite being recognized as a federal tribe for nearly nine decades. Today, the tribe has reclaimed their Gileño and Mimbreño identity in their language as Chíhéne Nde. Ruben Leyva, a Chíhéne historian and scholar, and Ph.D. student in the Department of Native American Studies, is working to ensure that they regain their sovereignty.Leyva will share his story on Feb. 9 as part of The Gila Wilderness: Before and Beyond, a centennial celebration in honor of the Gila and...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has announced that open enrollment for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will begin on February 15th. This program, overseen by the state's Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), aims to provide income-eligible seniors and elders with a shopper card that grants them a one-time annual benefit of up to $100. This benefit can be used to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands throughout the state.Funding for the SFMNP comes from...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) is pleased to announce that three historic properties in New Mexico have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The properties include Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Santa Fe County, Medical Arts Historic District in Bernalillo County, and Biavaschi Saloon-Capital Bar in Socorro County."These buildings showcase the broad range of architectural styles on display throughout New Mexico’s history,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas. “On the surface, a seminary in Santa Fe might not...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents has announced that they will be holding a closed meeting on February 12th to discuss matters related to the hiring of the university's new president. The meeting will take place at the Santa Fe County Extension Office in Santa Fe.According to a statement released by the Board of Regents, the purpose of the meeting is to address "limited personnel matters" concerning the hiring process of NMSU's new president. This includes discussions on promotion, demotion, dismissal, assignment, or resignation of personnel, as...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
Bernalillo County has issued a warning to the public about potential delays on Bridge Boulevard this weekend. The delays are due to ongoing construction work as part of the Bridge Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment Plan. The project, which is currently in its second phase, aims to improve the corridor from the Atrisco Riverside Drain to Young Avenue.Starting from Friday, Feb. 9, traffic patterns and signals will be adjusted in the area to accommodate utility work. Motorists should anticipate longer wait times and delays until Tuesday, Feb. 13. The construction work is...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
In an effort to improve outreach and services for the unhoused community in Albuquerque, the City, along with its partners, has been working diligently to conduct the Point in Time Count (PIT) and connect with individuals in need of assistance.The PIT count, which is conducted annually in January, serves as a valuable tool to guide outreach and services for people experiencing homelessness. While it may not capture the full extent of homelessness in the city, it provides important data that helps the City's application for federal funding from the Department of Housing...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 7, 2024
The Doña Ana County Flood Commission has announced a temporary road closure in the Vado/Del Cerro area for the installation of a storm drain. Starting on Monday, February 12, Cristo Avenue will be closed between Ojito Avenue and Calle De La Cruz for a period of 45 days. The closure is necessary to facilitate storm drain improvements in the area.Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during the closure period. Detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the affected area. The closure is expected to last until April 12, 2024."We apologize for the...
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has announced that a joint team with D-Wave Quantum Systems is examining fluctuations in inducing magnetic ordering on a network of qubits. The team discovered that these fluctuations, when utilized on a D-Wave quantum annealing platform, can decrease the total energy of the interacting magnetic moments.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024
Los Alamos National Laboratory has released its annual economic impact report, which underscores the laboratory's financial contributions for the fiscal year 2023. The report, built on a $4 billion budget, includes detailed statistics on procurement dollars, employee salaries by county, small business assistance, and labor union membership.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024
The New Mexico House of Representatives recently conducted a hearing on H.B. 133, a bill proposing amendments to the state's existing Oil and Gas Act. The proposed changes sparked mixed reactions from citizens, with some expressing support while others voiced concerns. Carla Sonntag, President of the New Mexico Business Coalition, was among those who expressed apprehension about the potential impact of the bill on the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 4, 2024
The legislative session in Santa Fe has reached its midpoint, with activity levels described as frenetic. Progress is being made on several core priorities, according to reports from those involved.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) has taken a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and vibrant urban environment by releasing the public comment draft of the comprehensive report "Advancing Inclusive Growth through the Albuquerque Rail Trail." Mayor Tim Keller emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping the project, stating, “Input from the people who call this place home is key to ensuring that the trail not only reflects our authentic history but lifts up historic neighborhoods as our city...
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has announced that its board of directors has approved $1 million in funding for two projects through the MFA's Housing Innovation Program. The decision resulted in awards of $500,000 each to the New Mexico Ramp Project and the Town of Silver City’s Vista de Plata Affordable/Workforce Housing Subdivision.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
Bernalillo County has recently disclosed plans to host a rapid hire job fair at its juvenile detention center. The county aims to interview and hire individuals for positions such as youth program officer I and youth program officer II.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
Bernalillo County has recently announced that its Grow-the-Growers program (GTG) has been awarded the "Heart of the Land Award" for exceptional leadership in farming and ranching. The award was given by Farm to Table and the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council. GTG is a comprehensive training initiative for beginner farmers, designed to encourage new entrants into professional food production.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
Bernalillo County has declared that despite the ongoing construction along Bridge Boulevard, businesses within the area continue to operate. The project, a component of the bridge boulevard corridor redevelopment plan stretching from the Atrisco Riverside Drain to Young Avenue, forms the second phase of a four-phase design initiative.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has unveiled amendments to the basic child support schedule for 2024, an initiative spearheaded by HSD’s child support services division. The adjustments reflect current economic data pertaining to the costs of raising children and establish a new self-support reserve for parents responsible for support payments.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has announced that Joseph Escobedo, an administrator at APS, will assume the role of board chairman for the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). In this new position, Escobedo will lead NACSA in its ongoing efforts, marking a significant shift in his role within the national charter school group.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that its recently established graduate program, aimed at training nurses for roles as certified registered nurse anesthetists, has achieved full accreditation. This accomplishment establishes NMSU as the only institution in New Mexico with an accredited program offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice in nurse anesthesiology.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 30, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that its Cooperative Extension Service and the AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University will collaboratively host the annual Southwest Beef Symposium. The event is designed to address the current challenges confronting cattle producers in New Mexico and West Texas.
