
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Eddy County Public Health Office in Carlsbad will host New Mexico WIC’s Breastfeeding & Farmers’ Market Week on Wednesday, August 7, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at 1306 West Stevens.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Otero County Public Health Office, located at 1207 8th St. in Alamogordo, NM, will be offering no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger. These services are available regardless of the child's patient status or insurance coverage.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
New Mexico State University Global Campus, the online campus of NMSU, has launched a new outreach campaign targeting the nearly 302,000 adults in the state who have some college credits but no degree.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
New research from New Mexico State University indicates that depression can reduce survival rates among American women diagnosed with breast cancer.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
New Mexico State University has appointed Rick Marlatt as the new associate dean of the Graduate School, effective July 1.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools in the nation according to new “Best Graduate School” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The media company ranks medical schools into two categories: Best Medical Schools: Research and Best Medical Schools: Primary Care.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
As the new school year approaches, Alexander Hang, RN, and his team aim to ensure that children return to classrooms without the threat of preventable diseases. Hang is the unit director at The University of New Mexico Southwest Mesa Center for Family & Community Health, which will host a free back-to-school immunization clinic on Tuesday, July 30, from 1-4 p.m.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
New Mexico has been selected to join the 2024 Startup World Cup, a prestigious global competition organized by San Jose, California-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, offering a $1 million prize to the winner.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
New Mexico State University Regents professor Cynthia Bejarano was among 32 faculty and staff welcomed by the United States Department of Agriculture to Washington, D.C. earlier this month as part of the 2024 class of E. Kika De la Garza Fellows. The group was selected from Hispanic Serving Institutions and Hispanic Serving School Districts across the country.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department has issued a reminder for pet owners to exercise extra caution during the hot summer months. With temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees through August, pets are at increased risk of heat-related dangers. The Humane Society of the United States offers several guidelines to ensure pet safety in extreme heat.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2024
Recycling collection will be delayed on Friday, July 26, for residents along two routes in northwest parts of the city. Recycling bins in the affected areas will be serviced on Saturday, July 27.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
On Saturday, August 17, Mayor Tim Keller will host the State of the City event and deliver his annual address at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy and the UNM School of Medicine recently hosted a summit aimed at improving health care delivery across New Mexico. The “UNM P5 Summit” convened health care executives, providers, insurance companies, employers, and patients to explore innovative approaches and strengthen partnerships. Discussions focused on addressing health care needs and identifying future improvements.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
Alex Schevchuck, MD, MBA, MS, FACC, an associate professor with the Division of Cardiology at The University of New Mexico’s School of Medicine and medical director for UNM Telehealth, has been named executive medical director for UNM Medical Group, Inc. Clinic Operations.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit recently arrested seven individuals for stealing city-owned bait cars.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
University of New Mexico alumna Raven Delfina Otero-Symphony is seeking to recruit students, mentors, and sponsors for a space development project. Otero-Symphony has initiated the Space Collegiate Opportunities & Pathways for Excellence, New Mexico (SCOPE-NM) to make space development accessible to all New Mexicans.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
The College of Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) welcomed middle school teachers from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, for a workshop on the scientific method and its application in everyday life.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 25, 2024
Honoring his father’s legacy of supporting higher education, NMSU College of Business alumnus Michael F. D. Anaya is giving back to students by providing the Joe Anaya Memorial Scholarship.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
Manny Canas earned a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics before choosing New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 2019 to pursue a master’s degree. Guided by NMSU astronomy associate professor Wladimir Lyra, Canas collaborated on Lyra’s 2022 NASA Emerging Worlds grant before earning his master’s in 2023.

By New Mexico Sun | Jul 24, 2024
Biochar, a charcoal-like material prepared from crop and forest residue, can significantly impact soil health for both large- and small-scale farms in New Mexico.