News from December 2023
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently celebrated the achievements of two students from its Nanomedicine Lab, Caleb Dang and Chuzube Edeh. Both were recognized at the 2023 AIChE Annual Meeting with presentation awards.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced a saving of $11.7 million through the repurposing of soil excavated on-site for new construction foundations, roads, and utility and stormwater lines. The laboratory's recent collaborative initiative is proving to be a cost-effective solution, with on-site processing of engineered fill costing approximately $13 per cubic yard, in contrast to purchasing it from a vendor at around $247 per cubic yard.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has unveiled the results of a study called Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), conducted by Americans for the Arts. The study found that in 2022, Albuquerque's nonprofit arts and culture sector contributed $270.7 million to the local economy.
By Paige Wagenknecht | Dec 12, 2023
Albuquerque city councilors and local advocates agree that a homelessness problem exists, but thoughts differ on the potential solutions.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 12, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 12, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Nov. 16
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2023
Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners have recommended disallowing certain customer costs related to the Four Corners Power Plant.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2023
City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Thursday, Nov. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 9, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 9, 2023
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Nov. 16
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced the commencement of Vexus Fiber's high-speed, fiber-to-the-home internet service in select areas. The initial locations include neighborhoods housing over 1,000 homes and businesses situated north of I-40 and west of I-25. This marks the beginning of Phase 1 in Vexus Fiber's rollout of its high-speed fiber broadband network in the city.
By Anne Doherty | Dec 8, 2023
There’s no doubt that we are living in tumultuous times. Yes, we have war in Ukraine and now, war again in the Middle East. We have a crisis at our own border. A million have reportedly died from Covid, while Fentanyl is killing abut 75,000 per year.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has declared that its Board of Directors has approved $3.5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund. The funds are set to enhance solar systems for homes participating in the NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program, ensuring affordable electric bills for low-income households after electrification.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 15
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the suite of Math Snacks games, developed by NMSU faculty at the Learning Games Lab, is now available on Game Learning. The Math Snacks games are known for their unique approach to communicating mathematical concepts through visual and practical methods.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has launched the JB White Memorial Scholarship, a new initiative by The UNM Anderson School of Management. This scholarship aims to support students from Santa Fe High School who aspire to study business at UNM, in memory of JB White, a 2020 graduate of Santa Fe High School and aspiring business student.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Stephen Porter, a graduate student in the Nanoscience and Microsystems Engineering Program, is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award. Porter's current research involves analyzing transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of heterogeneous catalysts and studying the oxidation mechanisms within a PdPt system.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 8, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Advance at UNM is conducting a comprehensive climate survey. The objective of this survey is to augment programs for recruiting, retaining, and supporting faculty members. The results, which are expected to be available in the fall, will provide insights into faculty well-being in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
