News from December 2023
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 7, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced new research suggesting that fission may contribute to the formation of heavy elements in the cosmos. Scientists, after analyzing data on various elements present in ancient stars, have identified a potential fission signature. This suggests that nature could generate superheavy nuclei.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 7, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories recently announced that Peter Kobos, a renowned economist and managerial figure within the institution, has been selected as a senior fellow of the United States Association for Energy Economics (USAEE). Kobos, who has been a member since 2000, received this recognition from the association for his significant contributions to the field of energy economics and to the association itself.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2023
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 14
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Richard Henrard as the senior associate director of UNM Facilities Management (FM). Prior to this role, Henrard served as the Engineering Services - Institutional Project Delivery (ES-IPD) Team Lead and worked at Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Donna Riley, the current Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at UNM, has been inducted into the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Hall of Fame. Recognized for her significant contributions to the field, Riley's research focuses on engineering education, particularly on integrating ethics, communication, social analysis, and lifelong learning.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that Mubarak Hussain Syed, head of the Syed Neural Diversity Lab and assistant professor of Biology, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator grant from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Each awardee is expected to receive up to $70,000.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has recently announced the creation of an initiative called Here to Help New Mexico. The program, launched by NMSU's Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center, is designed to enhance stress prevention efforts and broaden health and wellness resources in agricultural communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Joe Burchett, has secured a research fellowship at NASA facilities. This opportunity is due to a collaboration between NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Track-4 awards have allocated funding totaling $2.7 million for 10 selected projects, including Burchett's research.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 6, 2023
The city of Albuquerque has announced that it is making progress with enhancements to the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC), focusing on interior and exterior improvements to improve the living conditions of its residents. As part of this initiative, two currently unused dormitories are undergoing renovation at the WEHC, with planned upgrades for bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 6, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Nov. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 6, 2023
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 14
By Tom Vaillancourt | Dec 5, 2023
This is the time of year when all of the newspaper columnists, TV news anchors, talking heads on TV and radio, etc., wish all of us Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, etc.
By Special to the New Mexico Sun | Dec 5, 2023
In the run-up to the Dec. 12 runoff election for District 6, Mayor Tim Keller is facing allegations of backing specific candidates through his political apparatus and influencing city employees to support his chosen contenders.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 5, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Nov. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 5, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Nov. 13
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that Bernadine Booky, the program director of TRIO Student Support Services at NMSU, has been elected president-elect for the TRIO New Mexico Association. She will serve a two-and-a-half-year term on the TRIO New Mexico Executive Board.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received grants from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to sustain its efforts in curbing diabetes through two of its programs. The On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes program and the National Diabetes Prevention Program are among those receiving aid from these grants.
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced the official launch of a consolidated Central Intake Reporting system. This initiative, established in collaboration with Adult Protective Services at the Aging & Long-Term Services Department, aims to improve the reporting and addressing of abuse, neglect, and exploitation (ANE).
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has recently released a report, providing an extensive analysis of data from the academic year 2022. The document seeks to quantify the comprehensive economic influence exerted by the entire UNM system on the state's economy.
