New Mexico Sun

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is sponsoring students for their education and career in utilities-related technology degrees and operations through an in-house internship opportunity.

Las Alturas Drive closure planned for gas line maintenance

Work on a high-pressure natural gas pipeline will temporarily close a portion of Las Alturas Drive beginning Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Friends of Rio en Medio announces stakeholder meeting on trail management

The Friends of Rio en Medio will host a stakeholder meeting to engage the community in discussions about the future of the Rio en Medio Trail and other management issues in the Rio en Medio area. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Rio en Medio Community Center (1 El Alto Chupadero, NM 87506).

Councilors receive updates on economic development initiatives

Las Cruces City Councilors received updates from the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance and the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership, along with the annual report from the Historic Preservation Commission, during a work session held on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

UNM leads national effort funded by EPA for expanding careers in water industry

Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) are spearheading a project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at introducing undergraduates nationwide to careers in the water industry.

New exhibit celebrates Albuquerque culture through poetry and punched tin

A celebration of Albuquerque culture shines in a new exhibit hosted by the City of Albuquerque’s Public Art Program at Gallery One. A year-long collaboration between six of the region’s top punched tin artisans and the City’s Poets Laureate reveals intimate recollections of nature, places, and people designed in tin and copper.

Phillip Post named interim dean at NMSU's College of HEST

New Mexico State University professor and associate dean Phillip Post has been named interim dean of NMSU’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation effective Friday, Aug. 16.

Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department highlights achievements ahead of State of the City address

The theme for this year’s State of the City address is “A Future Worth Fighting For.”

Albuquerque police partner with local organizations for gun buyback event

The Albuquerque Police Department is collaborating with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence (NMPGV), the Isotopes, New Mexico Lobos, and New Mexico United Soccer for a Gun Buyback Event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at APD’s University Substation located at 1009 Bradbury Dr. S.E.

UNM Hospital hosts community listening session focusing on language access

The University of New Mexico Hospital will hold a Community Listening Session on Monday, August 26, at the Albuquerque International District Library. This event provides Bernalillo County District 3 residents the chance to share their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions with hospital representatives as they prepare for the upcoming vote on the extension of the UNM Hospital mill levy this November.

Santa Fe murder suspect arrested after armed robbery in Las Cruces

A Santa Fe, N.M., murder suspect was arrested Saturday evening in Las Cruces following an alleged armed robbery at a local fast-food restaurant and the carjacking of a Chevrolet Impala from a woman.

New Mexico Department of Health launches disaster preparedness survey

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced it will conduct a survey of New Mexicans to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery following recent wildfires and floods in Lincoln County.

City officials announce new housing projects with redevelopment tax abatement

ALBUQUERQUE – Mayor Tim Keller, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) leadership, City Councilor Nichole Rogers, and development partners provided an overview of four transformative projects currently seeking city incentives to address the housing shortage in Albuquerque.

Palo Duro Senior Center celebrates half-century milestone with week-long festivities

The City of Albuquerque is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Palo Duro Senior Center, marking five decades of service, camaraderie, and enrichment opportunities for older adults in the community.

Water outage planned for parts of Las Cruces on August 13

Residents on Madero Road and Parker Road will experience a water outage from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. This outage will allow the City of Las Cruces Water Department/MVH to replace two mainline water valves at the intersections of Sixth Street and Madero Road, and Sixth Street and Parker Road.

UNM students complete cross-country bike journey

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 11, 2024

For some, riding a bicycle across the United States sounds nearly impossible, but for University of New Mexico Senior Connor Donovan, it was a challenge he and his friends were willing to take.

UNM professors receive NSF award for conference on anthropology's approach to disability

University of New Mexico Associate Professor of Anthropology Siobhán Cully (previously Mattison) and Assistant Professor of Anthropology Ian Wallace, along with University of California, Santa Cruz Associate Professor of Anthropology Megan Moodie, have been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation conference award to bring together scholars to advance knowledge of disability in Anthropology.

Albuquerque enhances transit safety with new rules and increased security measures

The City of Albuquerque is intensifying its efforts to enhance transit safety, implementing stricter regulations and increasing security measures. This initiative includes updated Rules to Ride, heightened security presence, and public service announcements on city buses in areas with higher incident rates.

New Mexico History Museum announces artisan marketplace for the Indian Market weekend

The New Mexico History Museum announced that the Native American Portal Artisans will relocate their unique marketplace to the Palace Courtyard for the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market weekend. This event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, 2024, moving from its usual spot under the Palace of the Governors' portal.

New Mexico History Museum announces Native American film screenings