News from August 2023
Bernalillo County adopts proactive stance to address fentanyl risks
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Aug. 21, aligning with the nationwide endeavor to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. The website KeepNMAlive is one of the multiple outreach initiatives the county is using to actively engage in public education, according to a press release.
UNM: Professor of nuclear engineering has been chosen to participate in the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 19 that Eric Lang, an assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been selected for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) program, according to a press release. This initiative, called the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program, offers assistance to empower recently appointed, pre-tenured faculty members like Lang to further develop their roles as educators and researchers within their respective university departments.
UNM: Professor leading Department of Energy project aims to be revolutionary in renewable energy and wireless communications fields
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 21 that Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading the project "HELIOCOMM: A Resilient Wireless Heliostats Communication System." This initiative seeks to integrate advanced next-generation network technologies with solar thermal power systems, envisioning a future marked by robust wireless communications and sustainable energy, according to a press release.
Scott: 'We launched Navigate in March of 2020, and it really helped us communicate with students during the most critical time of the pandemic'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced on Aug. 21 that three years ago, they introduced the Navigate platform, and presently, the Student Success team is focused on expanding the platform's functionalities and user base. Through the Navigate Student website, students can arrange appointments, access class schedules, connect with study partners and explore campus resources, according to a press release.
NMSU: Engineering associate dean honored with community service-academia award
By Ashley Haley | Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) reported on Aug. 21 that Patricia Sullivan has been awarded the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference community service-academia award by Great Minds in STEM, according to a press release. Sullivan serves as the associate dean for outreach and recruitment in the College of Engineering with a dual role in the Office of Research, Creativity and Economic Development.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met July 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 31
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Aug. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 1
Aggressive climate policy can be bad for New Mexico
By Kenneth W. Costello | Aug 22, 2023
Climate change presents a daunting challenge for economists, political scientists, and policymakers.
Albuquerque is New Mexico's crime hub
By Charles Sullivan | Aug 22, 2023
The FBI has not yet completed its uniform crime reporting statistics for 2021 but has done so for 2020.
Miller: "We remain vigilant and continue to adjust our operational plans to maximize enforcement efforts against those individuals who do not use lawful pathways or processes, knowing that smugglers continue to use disinformation to prey on vulnerable in
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its July 2023 report on August 18th, drawing particular attention to the increase in total encounters at the border from June to July.
Attorney General Torrez: 'This campaign is extremely important to me and my team as we are looking for information against these bad actors that will hopefully lead to an arrest and criminal charges'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 4, 2023, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo announced a new public awareness campaign aimed at combating behavioral health treatment scams targeting vulnerable homeless populations in New Mexico. According to a press release by the New Mexico Human Services Department, the new "Don't Be Taken For a Ride" initiative promotes utilizing the 988 crisis lifeline to report suspicious activities.
Payne: 'We have calculated a shortage of roughly 32,000 housing units across New Mexico, with a majority needed in the Albuquerque area'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On July 25, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced they participated in a celebratory ribbon-cutting event at the Broadway McKnight Apartments. This new multifamily property is located in the Santa Barbara Martineztown Metropolitan Redevelopment Area of Albuquerque, according to a press release by MFA.
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met July 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, July 28
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met July 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, July 27
Air Quality Control Board schedules hearing to discuss Advanced Clean Vehicles Rule
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 22, 2023
On Aug. 18, the City of Albuquerque announced that the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (Air Board) and the Environmental Improvement Board have scheduled a meeting to discuss potentially amending regulations for implementing California's latest motor vehicle emission standards, beginning with the model year 2027. The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13, at 9:00 a.m. through Nov. 16.
Aug. 23 launch event scheduled for Aggie-Rita lime raspberry margaritas
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 17, New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced a launch event for "Aggie-Ritas" lime raspberry margaritas. According to an NMSU press release, the launch event will take place at Little Toad Creek’s downtown Las Cruces location, 119 N. Main St.
Comadre a Comadre receives $25,000 in grant funding for cancer community support program
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On August 17, 2023, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that the organization Comadre a Comadre has been selected for a $25,000 grant for the upcoming year from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, according to a press release. The organization was one of only 12 recipients chosen to receive grant funding.
New Mexico Business Coalition attends COSMA conference
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President and CEO Carla Sonntag attended the Council of State Manufacturing Associations Conference (COSMA) held July 24-28 in South Carolina and also took part in an invitation-only National Economic Council (NEC) virtual roundtable.
State Rep. Jack Chatfield on Charles Sallee selection: ‘I am very optimistic about the future of the LFC with Charles leading the staff’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 21, 2023
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently announced that it has selected Charles Sallee to be the new budget director. Various members of the Legislative Finance Committee voiced their support for Sallee as the choice for budget director.
New hardware strategy introduces potential breakthrough for quantum computing field
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2023
On Aug. 15, Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that a new theoretical approach to quantum computing hardware avoids many of the complexities present in current quantum computers and could have transformative implications. According to a press release, the breakthrough is discussed in a paper titled "Topologically protected Grover’s oracle for the partition problem," recently published in the Physical Review A journal.