News from August 2023
SF Dems underwrite $1 billion solar plant with $0.6 billion of NM Taxpayer Money
By Mick Rich | Aug 31, 2023
$0.6 Billion is the cost of overcoming NM Education, Crime, and Infrastructure Crisis for just one company.
Lawrence Rael retiring in November after more than 30 years of dedicated public service as Chief Administrative Officer of Albuquerque
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 31, 2023
On Aug. 28, the city of Albuquerque and Mayor Tim Keller announced that Lawrence Rael, the city's current Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), will retire in November. Pending confirmation from the City Council, the role will be taken over by Dr. Samantha Sengel, Vice President of Central New Mexico College, according to a press release.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met July 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 5
Heinrich, Luján: Rio Rancho to receive $2.2 million in federal funding for broadband initiatives
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 31, 2023
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján announced that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program has awarded $2,198,052 in grants to the Rio Rancho Public School District to support improved connectivity initiatives within the school district, an Aug. 29 press release from Luján's office said.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Aug. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 7
New Mexico delegation: $1 million+ in federal funds for developmental screening for children and to tackle nurse shortage
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 31, 2023
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez announced the receipt of $1.05 million in funding from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for extended screenings and follow-up services at two community health centers catering to children aged 0-5 and to expand the nurse workforce in medical practices throughout the state, an Aug. 28 press release from Heinrich's office said.
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority CEO on taking 4th place in 2023 Best Places to Work Awards: 'This is a vision we have always worked for'
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 30, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced Monday it has been recognized as one of the distinguished organizations in the large company category by Albuquerque Business First in its 2023 ‘Best Places to Work Awards.’
City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met June 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Tuesday, June 20
City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Aug. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Friday, Aug. 4
Thoma Bravo: Acquisition of ForgeRock complete and combination of ForgeRock into Ping Identity
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 29, 2023
On August 23, 2023, Thoma Bravo and ForgeRock announced the successful finalization of Thoma Bravo's purchase of ForgeRock through an all-cash transaction worth around $2.3 billion. Additionally, Thoma Bravo revealed the integration of ForgeRock into its portfolio enterprise, Ping Identity according to a press release.
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met June 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, June 20
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Aug. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Aug. 3
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met June 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, June 20
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Aug. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 2
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Aug. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 26, 2023
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Aug. 3
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Aug. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 26, 2023
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 3
Los Alamos National Laboratory: A novel quantum device creates single photons and encodes quantum information
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a technique for producing a continuous flow of singular photons with circular polarization on Aug. 24, potentially valuable for various quantum information and communication uses. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory combined two distinct atomically thin materials to create this distinctive quantum light source, according to a press release.
Heinrich: Bipartisan bill to enhance agricultural conservation practices
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
On August 24, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich, Joni Ernst, Roger Marshall, and Amy Klobuchar introduced a new bill to simplify the process for the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to revise and adopt conservation practice standards. This legislation aims to bridge the space between NRCS best practices and new research and innovation, facilitating farmers and ranchers in utilizing NRCS conservation programs more efficiently on their land according to a press release.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: A novel quantum device creates single photons and encodes quantum information
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a technique for producing a continuous flow of singular photons with circular polarization on Aug. 24, potentially valuable for various quantum information and communication uses. Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory combined two distinct atomically thin materials to create this distinctive quantum light source, according to a press release.
HSD: The Opioid Treatment Program of the state gains attention in a publication by The National Governors Association
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 25, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) revealed on Aug. 15 that the NM Bridge opioid treatment program of the state gained recognition in a publication by The National Governors Association (NGA). NM Bridge offers medication treatment for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) within a hospital environment, according to a press release.