By New Mexico Sun | Aug 17, 2024
Today, Mayor Tim Keller delivered his sixth State of the City address at a community event hosted at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. The gathering brought over 1,300 people together to learn about city efforts on a range of fronts including public safety, housing and homelessness solutions, and creating safe, vibrant ‘third places’ for people of all ages to find belonging in their communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 17, 2024
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has announced the newest cohort for the 2024-2025 Zancada Graduate Fellowship Program. The Zancada Fellowship provides students with professional development programming, opportunities to engage with campus and community leaders, and a forum to build connections with an interdisciplinary cohort of dynamic scholars.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilors Joaquin Baca and Louie Sanchez, and members of the community gathered to mark the commencement of Phase Two construction at the Joan Jones Community Center. This initiative is part of Albuquerque's ongoing effort to create "third places" for families—spaces outside of home and work where people can connect with their community.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2024
Six students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup recently achieved top placements at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta. Representing the state, Kayliegh Begay, Sonny Gene, Kitana James, Mason Joe, Layla Perry, and Carlos Silva competed and placed in the top 13 of their respective categories.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2024
The Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) is activating sprinklers in four parks tomorrow, August 17, as part of "Operation Cooldown 2024" due to another triple-digit temperature day being expected. This initiative provides families with a fun, no-cost way to cool off as the outdoor pool season winds down. The following parks (Group 3) will host sprinkler play from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow:
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2024
Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for the shooting of a 52-year-old man.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2024
Three researchers from New Mexico State University’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation have received a National Science Foundation grant to fund a new research project aimed at examining public health messaging and misinformation.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2024
Taos, N.M. — The rising cost of food and basic needs has impacted many, including college students. In response, the UNM-Taos Student Government Association (SGA) initiated the Lobo Food Pantry on Klauer campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. Initially an outdoor cabinet at Fred Peralta Hall, the pantry has now been upgraded and relocated to Padre Martinez Hall with support from the LOR Foundation. The new facility, named Thrive: Food and Resource Center, opens on August 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for August 23 at 1:30 p.m.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
Many people are discussing microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in diameter—and their pervasive presence in the environment. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers have discovered microplastics in various parts of the human body, including the brain, testicular tissue, and even the womb. Despite the alarming findings, a researcher at the UNM College of Population Health believes there are measures individuals can take to reduce exposure to microplastics.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
The old broadcast studio inside the Department of Communication and Journalism at The University of New Mexico is undergoing a significant transformation.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
The Scale Up New Mexico program, partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently celebrated the completion of its third 2024 cohort of the C-Suite Sprint acceleration program.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
A new ESPN documentary revisits one of the most debated moments in American sports history: former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game in 2010, disrupted by a controversial call from umpire Jim Joyce. The program, titled "28 Outs: An Imperfect Story," features significant contributions from University of New Mexico Political Science adjunct professor Lawrence Jones.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilors Joaquin Baca and Louie Sanchez, and members of the community celebrated the start of construction on Phase Two of the Joan Jones Community Center. This initiative is part of the city’s ongoing focus on creating safe "third places" for families. A third place is defined as a space outside of home and work where people can connect with their community and socialize.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
New Mexico is best known for growing a variety of crops, including chile, pecans, onions, and grapes. However, New Mexico State University (NMSU) researchers are exploring several non-traditional crops to understand their adaptability to the state’s regions.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
Daytime high temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degrees for the next several days, prompting the City of Las Cruces to open cooling stations from Friday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 22. These stations aim to provide relief for residents seeking respite from the heat.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
Grubhub and Starship Technologies, in partnership with UNM Food, will launch a robot food delivery service on The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) campus starting Monday, Aug. 19.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
Las Cruces police arrested a shoplifting suspect Tuesday who had an active warrant for murder out of Colorado.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor for District 6 Nichole Rogers, City Councilor for District 7 Tammy Fiebelkorn, and local advocates have outlined the importance of modernizing Albuquerque’s minimum wage ordinance to ensure workers are not left behind. The City has introduced legislation that would adjust and increase Albuquerque’s minimum wage in line with rising costs.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Office of Experiential Learning will host the 40th annual Career Expo Fair and Engineering, Science and Technology Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 17-18 at Corbett Center Student Union, third floor. The event is open to NMSU students, alumni, and community members.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 15, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addictions (CASAA) has announced the relaunch of the Collegiate Recovery Center (CRC) in collaboration with Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). The initiative aims to support students in recovery from substance use or those who are sober-curious.
