By New Mexico Sun | Nov 8, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory announced it has provided free firewood, cleared from its property during on-site wildfire mitigation efforts this year, to warm woodstoves and kiva fireplaces this winter. Tribal members from the neighboring Accord Pueblos of San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Cochiti, and Jemez collected hundreds of cords of firewood from the Laboratory's property to repurpose the timber, according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 8, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories announced that Blueshift Optics, founded by former Sandia employee Joey Carlson, is revolutionizing the detection of radioactive materials with technology created at Sandia National Laboratories. The cutting-edge technology, named Organic Glass Scintillators, was developed through collaboration between Sandia materials scientist Patrick Feng and Carlson, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 7, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that the Community Network for Volcanic Eruption Response (CONVERSE) conducted scenario exercises focused on a hypothetical volcanic emergency in Arizona's San Francisco Volcanic Field (SFVF) within the United States. A research paper was recently published in the Volcanica journal, with lead author Yolanda C. Lin, Yolanda C. Lin, UNM Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, and co-author Tobias Fischer, Tobias Fischer, UNM EPS Professor and lead Principal Investigator of CONVERSE, according to a...
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
Array Technologies has finalized its $50 million plans to expand with a new manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County, NM. The 22-acre expansion is projected to hire nearly 100 new employees in the following years, according to Array Technologies.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that its faculty member, Ann Gibson, has been honored with the 2023 Recognition Award from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). An experienced contributor to teaching and research at UNM, Gibson has been actively involved with ACSM since 2010, according to a press release by UNM.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that Professor Ann Gibson was recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with the 2023 Recognition Award. Having contributed significantly to teaching and research at UNM, Gibson has been associated with ACSM since 2010, said a press release by UNM.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
The 2023 pitch competition of the Scale Up New Mexico program, hosted by New Mexico State University (NMSU), has recently concluded. According to an NMSU press release, each startup involved in the event delivered compelling pitches of their innovative solutions to a panel of judges.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently bestowed the "A" Mountain Staff Award upon academic adviser, Victoria Bañuelos, during the NMSU Employee Appreciation Picnic. In addition to her role as an academic adviser for physical sciences and engineering majors at NMSU, Bañuelos also holds positions as a pre-health professions adviser, director of the Osteopathic Medicine Pathway Program and staff adviser for the NMSU National Society of Collegiate Scholars student chapter.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) inaugurated the Food Science, Security, and Safety Center and the Animal Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing Facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. Notable participants included New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Jack Chatfield, and Acting Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department Gerald Hoehne, said NMSU in a press release.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
A study, combining computer modeling and experiments in macaques, has been revealed by Los Alamos National Laboratory. The study indicates that the human immune system controls HIV infections primarily by restraining viral replication in infected cells and eliminating these cells. The research paper, titled "CD8+ T cells control SIV infection using both cytolytic effects and non-cytolytic suppression of virus production", was published according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 3, 2023
The New Mexico House of Representatives Republican Caucus recently issued a statement opposing the Environmental Improvement Board’s plan to limit vehicle purchases in the state, contending that the board is ignoring the wishes of many New Mexicans.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 28, 2023
Thornburg Investment Management has announced the appointment of Mark Zinkula as its new President & CEO, effective immediately. Zinkula will also join the company's Board of Directors. The appointment comes after a comprehensive global search, according to a press release by Thornburg Investment Management.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
New Mexico Rep. Greg Nibert has expressed his interest in filling the Senate District 27 seat, which was recently vacated by long-time Senator Stuart Ingle. Nibert submitted his name to the Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Lea, and Roosevelt County Commissions for consideration. He stated that it would be an honor to follow in Ingle's footsteps and continue his legacy in the New Mexico Senate.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Melissa Sanchez as the new Director of the Office of Indian Elder Affairs (OIEA). Sanchez will be taking over from Rebecca Baca, who left the position earlier this summer, according to a press release by ALTSD.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) and will be responsible for overseeing 600 staff and over 200 student employees.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the organization and oversee a dedicated team of professionals.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories announced that Tian Ma, a computer engineer in research and development, has been named the 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA. Ma's groundbreaking work in remote-sensing systems, particularly his innovative data processing algorithms, has played a crucial role in the detection and tracking of objects essential for national security missions, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host its 41st annual jewelry sale, featuring unique, handmade jewelry crafted by art students. The event aims to not only provide students with an opportunity to showcase their skills but also to raise funds for the metalsmithing program and acquire new equipment for the metalsmithing studio, according to a press release by NMSU.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories has partnered with CSolPower LLC, a New Mexico-based company, to develop an economical energy storage solution for renewable sources. The collaboration aims to transition to zero-carbon electricity generation using solar and wind energy, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) is highlighting the impact of its homeownership programs, which have seen a significant increase in the number of first-time homebuyers in the state. According to a press release by MFA, the programs are available for both first-time and non-first-time homebuyers.
