New Mexico Sun

Professor of Marketing at the Anderson School of Management, Cathering Roster, emphasized the need for consumers to become part of the solution to societal sustainability challenges by changing their consumption habits. Roster stated, “Marketing is not all about constantly pushing people to acquire things... We simply cannot keep up the pace of consumption that we’ve had in the last several decades without doing significant harm to our environment.”Roster highlighted the shift in mindset towards sustainability in marketing efforts, noting, “Even in consumers' own lives,...

Bernalillo County Commissioner Calls for Public Involvement in Selection of New County Manager

Bernalillo County – Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada extends his deepest appreciation to County Manager Julie Morgas Baca for her outstanding dedication and service to the community over the past nine years."As Bernalillo County manager, Julie Morgas Baca has played an instrumental role in guiding our county through various challenges and successes, leaving an indelible mark on our collective progress," says Commissioner Quezada.Commissioner Quezada recognizes the need for a seamless transition to ensure the continued prosperity and effectiveness of Bernalillo...

NMSU Board of Regents to convene March 11 for regular meeting

The upcoming regular meeting of the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11. The meeting will take place in the Regents Room of the Educational Services Building on the NMSU Las Cruces campus. In addition to in-person attendance, the meeting will be livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.As per the Open Meetings Act, the agenda for the meeting will be available at least 72 hours in advance on the university's website at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.Individuals...

Albuquerque Launches Online Dashboard to Track Efforts in Addressing Homelessness

The Albuquerque community now has a new way to keep up with the City’s work on addressing homelessness by delivering housing stability and other services. The new online dashboard is available at cabq.gov/homeless."This dashboard is a great way for people to get updated information about how much work we’re doing to address homelessness," said Mayor Tim Keller. The dashboard provides various metrics, including the number of people using City shelters, the number of families and individuals graduating from Housing Navigation programs into permanent housing, outreach...

BernCo Hosts Public Meeting to Discuss Fourth Street Road Diet Reconstruction Project

Bernalillo County staff will host a public meeting to discuss a road diet reconstruction project along Fourth Street on Feb. 27 at the Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, 9800 Fourth St. NW. This meeting aims to gather input and feedback from the community regarding the project.Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting and share their thoughts on the proposed road diet reconstruction project. The County staff will be present to provide information and address any questions or concerns that the attendees may have.The reconstruction project on...

NMSU Math Professor Utilizes NSF Grants to Support Research and Student Success

New Mexico State University graduate student Aaron Stewart found a unique connection between mountain climbing and mathematics through the mentorship of NMSU mathematical sciences professor Prasit Bhattacharya. Stewart expressed, “Dr. Bhattacharya has compared mathematics with my favorite pursuit outside of school, alpinism, also known as mountain climbing. To climb a route no one has climbed before involves more failure than success, more struggle than ease and more restless nights than easy years. I think being effective at mathematics requires understanding that.”...

Pickleball Arrives in Southwest Albuquerque

The Parks & Recreation Department’s (PRD) newest pickleball courts at Pat Hurley Park have been completed, marking the first dedicated pickleball courts in the southwest quadrant of the City. The $84,000 project, funded by GO Bonds, involved upgrading the existing court complex by resurfacing two tennis courts for continued tennis play and converting the other two tennis courts into four dedicated pickleball courts.Mayor Keller expressed the city's commitment to enhancing the community's quality of life through projects like these, stating, "We continue to invest in...

UNM-Los Alamos Student Nathaniel Sandoval Honored with PTK New Mexico All-State Academic Team Scholarship

Nathaniel Sandoval, a student at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), was recently recognized for his academic achievements by being named to the PTK New Mexico All-State Academic Team. During the State Legislative Session at the Roundhouse, Sandoval, a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), was awarded the prestigious scholarship in acknowledgment of his academic excellence, leadership, and service."To receive this scholarship means I can continue to represent our Phi Theta Kappa Charter with excellence and further dedicate myself to my education," expressed Sandoval during the...

UNM Honors College student selected as Truman Scholarship Finalist

The University of New Mexico is becoming a hub of Truman Scholar recognition. UNM senior Jesus Sanchez, is one of 191 Truman Scholar finalists selected from this year’s pool of 709 nominations across over 285 institutions. Sanchez is scheduled to interview in March.“The Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive award that selects students with the potential to become change agents,” Honors College Scholarship Coordinator Kiyoko Simmons said. “Jesus has demonstrated leadership and service aimed at enhancing the college experience for students by addressing basic needs...

Call open for 2024 Women in STEM Awards

Applications are now open for the 2024 Women in STEM Awards at the University of New Mexico. The awards, now in their ninth year, are a collaborative effort between Advance at UNM, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Vice President for Research."We know that Women in STEM awardees from the past eight years have gone on to do some amazing research on a range of topics," said Advance Director Julia Fulghum. "We are eager to see the proposals of this year’s applicants and encourage submissions from across campus. Please contact us if you want to know if your idea...

More Paw-some Opportunities for ABQ’s Furry Friends and their Families

Mayor Tim Keller and the Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) have recently inaugurated seven new dog parks in Albuquerque, providing more recreational opportunities for the city's residents and their canine companions. The initiative aims to utilize unused or underutilized spaces within existing parks and City-owned lands.Mayor Keller emphasized the importance of these new dog parks, stating, “As our city continues to grow and evolve, we remain committed to building quality-of-life projects for folks from all parts of town and their four-legged friends.” The new "mini"...

NMSU Board of Regents to convene for closed meeting March 2

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced a closed meeting scheduled for March 2 to discuss the finalists for the position of president. The meeting will take place at 8 a.m. in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.According to the information provided, the discussion of candidates will be held behind closed doors as permitted under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013). It was clarified that no official board action will be taken during this meeting.Individuals seeking further details about the meeting can reach out to the Office of the...

Art student Mikaila Dart receives Behl Award

The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts recently awarded Mikaila Dart, a talented alumna, with the Reggie Behl Drawing Award, providing her with a $1,000 grant to support her exceptional drawing skills. Dart, who submitted her artwork into the competition with hopes of validation and recognition, expressed her excitement upon receiving the award, stating, “I was very excited hearing a ‘yes’ and hearing it from the faculty at UNM that I look up to and that I've been learning from. It was like a boost of confidence that told me this is a valid thing that I'm doing,...

Buffalo Soldiers and Fort Stanton Recognized for Role in Taming the Wild West

Black troopers known as Buffalo Soldiers from Fort Stanton played a key role in the transition of New Mexico from a territory into a state. In recognition of the site’s significance to Black History, the National Park Service recently added the Fort Stanton Historic Site to its Reconstruction Era National Historic Network."In 1876 Buffalo Soldiers built the Fort Stanton Laundress Quarters which still stands at the site and is one of the few surviving structures directly associated with the Black troops. The fort and the structure are some of the most important Black...

NMSU Board of Regents to convene for closed meeting Feb. 29

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced that they will be holding a closed meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29, to interview finalists for the position of NMSU president. The meeting, scheduled from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces Campus, will be closed to the public as allowed under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013).According to the announcement, the regents will not be taking any official board action during this closed meeting. Individuals seeking more information about the meeting are encouraged to contact the Office of...

APD Warns Residents of Thief Hitting Local Fitness Centers

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is cautioning residents about a thief who has been targeting local fitness centers and stealing vehicles by exploiting unlocked lockers in women's locker rooms.According to APD, detectives have pinpointed Angelique Silva, 43, as the individual behind a string of commercial burglaries, auto thefts, and larcenies. Silva has been observed in various local gyms, specifically entering women's locker rooms to rummage through open lockers and pilfer the contents within, at times even taking victims' car keys. Subsequently,...

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