By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
For the past 15 years, Student Affairs has been recognizing and celebrating staff, faculty, departments, and student employees at the annual Louie Awards ceremony—a themed event complete with decorations, food, and a golden Lobo Louie bobblehead for the winners. This year, the coveted awards are materializing thanks to ARTSLab, an interdisciplinary makerspace within the College of Fine Arts (CFA) whose pillars are Art, Research, Technology and Science.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
A month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community has officially commenced at The University of New Mexico’s campus.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
On June 3, 2024, the Albuquerque City Council passed a resolution (R-24-41) to establish and fund a pilot program aimed at providing day labor opportunities for the unsheltered community. This initiative, set for FY 2025, draws inspiration from the city's previous "There’s a Better Way" program, which facilitated nearly 7,000 jobs between 2015 and 2018. The council aims to foster collaboration among local government, community organizations, and businesses.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE - Councilors Bassan and Grout’s proposed amendment (R-24-45) to the City’s Immigrant Friendly Policy failed to gain enough votes during the Council meeting on Monday night. The measure failed on a 4-5 vote and was highly contested with dozens signing up to speak in opposition.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
The Albuquerque Museum will present "Vivarium: Exploring Intersections of Art, Storytelling, and the Resilience of the Living World," from June 22, 2024, to February 9, 2025. The exhibition will feature works by seven distinguished artists: Nathan Budoff; Patrick McGrath Muñíz; Steven J. Yazzie (Diné/Santa Clara Pueblo); Eliza Naranjo Morse (Santa Clara Pueblo); Stanley Natchez (Shoshone-Tataviam); Julie Buffalohead (Ponca Tribe Indians of Oklahoma); and Eloy Torrez.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity’s LGBT+ Programs at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is marking Pride Month by being recognized as one of the most inclusive universities in the country. NMSU has received a 4.5/5 rating on the Campus Pride Index, a leading national nonprofit organization focused on creating safer college environments for LGBTQ students.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – City Councilors voted unanimously to allow Bernalillo County’s Improvement Special Assessment program to operate within the City of Albuquerque. The Improvement Special Assessment Act is a state program designed to incentivize commercial property owners to make necessary updates and improvements to their properties and buildings.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 3, 2024
The New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) has announced the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. New Mexico State University’s KRWG public broadcasting station secured eight awards, including Station of the Year in radio for KRWG-FM.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 2, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, along with nearly 200 community members, launched the inaugural Summer of Nonviolence campaign at Pat Hurley Park. The summer-long initiative encourages youth to pledge nonviolence and offers a series of events throughout the season for young people to enjoy and stay safe.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
This week, Mayor Tim Keller recognized outstanding members of the Albuquerque community with the Volunteer of the Month and One Albuquerque Awards. The celebration honored award recipients from the last three months for their contributions and service to the city.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) announced today that two children from Taos County are the first confirmed measles cases in the state since 2021. The children, both under 10 years old, live in the same household, were not vaccinated, and developed fever and rash after returning from international travel.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
The City of Albuquerque today unveiled the new headquarters for the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) to local media. The 10,800-square-foot facility, situated in the International District, will accommodate ACS staff and programs while also serving as a community resource center. This marks the first headquarters for an alternative health response department in the nation.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
The University of New Mexico concluded its 2023-2024 cohort of the Fostering Research Expansion in the Social Sciences and Humanities (FRESSH) program last month, involving 21 faculty members from 18 different departments across campus.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department’s Air Quality Program was notified of a fire at 4600 William St SE 87105 on May 31, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to the scene while the Air Quality Program continued to monitor the situation. Although the air quality monitors did not reach levels standard to issue a health alert, an alert was proactively issued to warn residents of the smoke. The alert was issued from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
The city is set to host a series of Pride events starting Monday, June 3, 2024. The festivities kick off with Silverfest, an all-ages event celebrating the 55+ community with food, games, karaoke, and entertainment at The Orpheum Community Hub.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
A possible quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may attend a hearing in the case United States v. City of Albuquerque, et al., 1:14-cv-1025 JB/JFR, presided over by Judge Browning. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Vermejo Courtroom of the United States District Courthouse located at 333 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced Friday that Mariana Ortega has been appointed as the first assistant vice president for diversity initiatives within the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. The appointment follows a national search, and Ortega will begin her new role on July 15.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
Bruce Huckell, associate professor of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico and a leader in the fields of geoarchaeology, lithic technology, and early prehistoric foragers in North America, died on May 13. Huckell received his bachelor's degree in 1972, his Master of Arts in 1976, and his doctorate degree in Arid Lands Resource Sciences in 1990, all from the University of Arizona.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's vision for a specialty housing navigation center for young adults aged 18-25 is progressing as the city has closed on the purchase of the San Mateo Inn at 2424 San Mateo Blvd NE, in City Council District 7. Acquired for $4,780,000, the hotel will be renovated into a housing navigation center offering age-appropriate wraparound services to help young adults access permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency.
By New Mexico Sun | May 31, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will launch the inaugural Summer of Nonviolence campaign at Pat Hurley Park (Upper Loop) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with sound available for media at 11:30 a.m.
