By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
Nella Domenici announced that the Albuquerque Police Officers Association (APOA), representing more than 800 officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and Aviation Police, has endorsed her candidacy. Domenici has pledged to support law enforcement personnel.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will host a virtual Green Chile Preservation Workshop to share safe home food preservation techniques on drying, canning, freezing, and preserving New Mexican green chile. The workshop will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on October 1, 8, 15, and 22 via Zoom.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
The poison hotline is a number you might not think to call for drug addiction, but it’s one that could make all the difference. Leaders at the New Mexico Poison & Drug Information Center at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center want more families to know that they can call the hotline when they are experiencing a crisis.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
For the first time, Native American Studies and other student organizations will host a 'Welcome Back Prayer & Run' scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, outside The University of New Mexico's Student Union Building.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
The Las Cruces Museum of Art will open its newest exhibit, "Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography," on Sept. 6, showcasing 45 photographic prints by the renowned large-format, black-and-white photographer.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
After a competitive nationwide search, Andrew Yazzie (Diné) has been named director for American Indian Student Services (AISS). Yazzie assumes the role following the promotion of long-time director Pam Agoyo (Cochiti, Kewa, Ohkay Owingeh) to executive director for Student Support in July 2023.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) has added shade structures and drinking fountains to dozens of parks across Albuquerque, with more planned for this year. These amenities aim to help residents spend more time at parks, especially during the hot summer months, by providing additional shade and water.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024
For the fifth time in the past year, the United Health Professionals of New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has rejected UNM Hospital’s offer to negotiate a contract on behalf of the regular employees it seeks to represent who work at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC).
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
In observance of Labor Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. However, all emergency services, including police and fire, will operate as usual.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural agents and specialists were recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in July.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
The College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) at the University of New Mexico is welcoming 19 new faculty members this fall, marking the largest 'freshman class of faculty' in recent years.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
Mandy Leatherwood Guss, Communications Director for the City of Las Cruces, has been selected by Women We Admire as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of New Mexico for 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
A retail crime operation conducted by Las Cruces police, the Department of Homeland Security, and retail store investigators resulted in one arrest and the recovery of more than $8,000 in stolen merchandise from multiple locations.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
With daytime temperatures expected to remain high over the next few days, the City of Las Cruces will keep its cooling stations open through Saturday.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
For two decades, New Mexico State University’s Learning Games Lab has collaborated with youth to design and test video games. This initiative has facilitated the creation of science-based, computer-enhanced educational programs such as games, animations, and interactive tools.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE - ABCWUA crews will commence a project on August 26 to install a connector pipe across Morris Street, enhancing the utility’s non-potable water system. This system is utilized for irrigation of parks and golf courses on the north side of town. The connection work aims to provide an additional supply option.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024
Six undergraduates at The University of New Mexico have been chosen to receive the Undergraduate Research Scholarship for Fall 2024. The scholarship, presented by the Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD), is intended to support students who lack resources to be paid for conducting research in their main area of interest.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2024
U.S. Senate Candidate for New Mexico Nella Domenici's campaign stated that opponent Martin Heinrich's border policies have led to increased danger in New Mexican communities. The Domenici campaign released the statement in a press release on August 19.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team will host its Lunchbox Lemonade season finale this Friday at the Unidad Park Splash Pad.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2024
A new class of more than 2,400 first-year students is about to start at New Mexico State University (NMSU) this fall, alongside 9,000 continuing undergraduate students and 2,200 graduate students. These students have committed to working toward the day when they walk across the Commencement stage at the Pan American Center to the cheers of family, friends, and hundreds of other graduates. They have all opted to invest in their future by spending time and money on the promise of a college education at an institution where they can feel at home.
