By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Richard Henrard as the senior associate director of UNM Facilities Management (FM). Prior to this role, Henrard served as the Engineering Services - Institutional Project Delivery (ES-IPD) Team Lead and worked at Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Donna Riley, the current Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at UNM, has been inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Hall of Fame. Recognized for her significant contributions to the field, Riley's research focuses on engineering education, particularly on integrating ethics, communication, social analysis, and lifelong learning.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Mubarak Hussain Syed, head of the Syed Neural Diversity Lab and assistant professor of Biology, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Each awardee is expected to receive up to $70,000.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has recently announced the creation of an initiative called Here to Help New Mexico. The program, launched by NMSU's Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center, is designed to enhance stress prevention efforts and broaden health and wellness resources in agricultural communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Joe Burchett, has secured a research fellowship at NASA facilities. This opportunity is due to a collaboration between NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Track-4 awards have allocated funding totaling $2.7 million for 10 selected projects, including Burchett's research.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced that it is making progress with enhancements to the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC), focusing on interior and exterior improvements to improve the living conditions of its residents. As part of this initiative, two currently unused dormitories are undergoing renovation at the WEHC, with planned upgrades for bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that Bernadine Booky, the program director of TRIO Student Support Services at NMSU, has been elected president-elect for the TRIO New Mexico Association. She will serve a two-and-a-half-year term on the TRIO New Mexico Executive Board.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received grants from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to sustain its efforts in curbing diabetes through two of its programs. The On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes program and the National Diabetes Prevention Program are among those receiving aid from these grants.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced the official launch of a consolidated Central Intake Reporting system. This initiative, established in collaboration with Adult Protective Services at the Aging & Long-Term Services Department, aims to improve the reporting and addressing of abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE).
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has recently released a report, providing an extensive analysis of data from the academic year 2022. The document seeks to quantify the comprehensive economic influence exerted by the entire UNM system on the state's economy.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has recently expanded its collaboration with Navajo Technical University (NTU), focusing on the development of a workforce proficient in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for a future characterized by advanced technology and clean energy. The partnership aims to enhance education in fuel cell technology and additive manufacturing to prepare students for careers and higher education in materials science and engineering.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new safeguards to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 30, 2023
Amidst the surge in energy production in New Mexico, attention has turned towards the green energy sector. Particularly, two green energy companies have received significant subsidies from the New Mexico government, prompting retired small business owner Ramona Goolsby to question the appropriateness of such allocations.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 30, 2023
It was recently revealed that Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Council candidate for District 6, failed to file required documents for her nonprofit to the IRS and certain New Mexico state agencies. As a result of these findings, her campaign has drawn criticism from various parties, including Albuquerque attorney Pete Dinelli.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 30, 2023
NeoVolta, a home solar power storage provider, announced its increased expansion in New Mexico through a six-figure agreement. This deal involves installing NeoVolta NV14 batteries in newly constructed homes throughout the state. The company's foray into New Mexico forms part of its broader expansion strategy across the United States.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 30, 2023
Schwazze released its financial and operational performance for Q3. During the third quarter of 2023, total revenue saw an 8% rise, reaching $46.7 million, compared to $43.2 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This report provides an insight into the company's growth and challenges during this period.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 29, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced that the Native American Workgroup (NAWG) of the New Mexico Cancer Council has recently been granted the 2023 Carol Friedman Excellence Award. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) bestowed this award, recognizing outstanding leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to the cause of comprehensive cancer control, and it is presented annually. This award serves as an acknowledgment of NAWG's significant contributions in mitigating cancer occurrences among Native American communities in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 29, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced a collaborative initiative with Presbyterian Healthcare Services (Presbyterian) and The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO for projects and programs to enhance access to diabetes prevention and management resources. This joint effort, funded by a 5-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is dedicated to promoting health equity among priority populations with diabetes or at risk of developing the condition. These organizations aim to target areas in New Mexico where diabetes prevalence is high.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 29, 2023
The city of Albuquerque announced the initiation of construction for a cutting-edge DNA testing lab at ABQ BioPark, designed to offer early detection of a common yet frequently fatal elephant virus. This on-site lab will utilize PCR (polymerase chain reaction) DNA testing, enabling the rapid identification of an active EEHV infection and the specific virus type in an elephant's blood within a few hours. The endeavor aims at drastically improving both response time and treatment accuracy in these life-threatening situations.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 29, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced the development of the Virtual Insect Collection Lab by a team from New Mexico State University, tailored for middle school students and educators. The project has been funded through the Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants program, a part of United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
