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News from July 2023

U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to directly advocate for local projects that deliver for New Mexicans through our annual government funding legislation.'
U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’m proud to directly advocate for local projects that deliver for New Mexicans through our annual government funding legislation.'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 24, 2023

On July 20, during a U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued a press release to applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee's approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill, and the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill.

U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'We have witnessed a systematic assault on our democracy and it requires a systematic and comprehensive response. This legislation delivers."
U.S. Senator Heinrich: 'We have witnessed a systematic assault on our democracy and it requires a systematic and comprehensive response. This legislation delivers."

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 24, 2023

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) collaborated with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chairwoman of the Committee on Rules and Administration, to introduce the Freedom to Vote Act this week.

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Maestas-De Vries: 'It is important that all New Mexicans, especially those most vulnerable, have opportunities for housing and financial support when they need it'
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Maestas-De Vries: 'It is important that all New Mexicans, especially those most vulnerable, have opportunities for housing and financial support when they need it'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 23, 2023

On June 27, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) issued a press release announcing that the MFA Board of Directors authorized $1,380,892 in awards for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program on June 21, 2023

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority CEO Hernandez: 'We look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with Mayor Maestas'
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority CEO Hernandez: 'We look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with Mayor Maestas'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 23, 2023

On July 10, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) issued a press release announcing that their staff and Board of Directors conducted their monthly board meeting at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Taos, New Mexico on June 21.

U.S. Senator Luján: 'Access to high-speed internet is necessary in today’s society— from telehealth to education, folks in rural and Tribal communities must receive equitable broadband access'
U.S. Senator Luján: 'Access to high-speed internet is necessary in today’s society— from telehealth to education, folks in rural and Tribal communities must receive equitable broadband access'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 23, 2023

Last week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, issued a press release to reveal that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) would grant $1 million to the Pueblo of Jemez and Pueblo of Nambé.

Heinrich: 'The heartache of losing a loved one to the opioid epidemic is not new to New Mexican families'
Heinrich: 'The heartache of losing a loved one to the opioid epidemic is not new to New Mexican families'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 22, 2023

On July 19, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) welcomed the FEND Off Fentanyl Act being included in the Senate's yearly defense bill.

NMMOA's White: Shadow and Light art exhibit explores how 'new techniques allowed artists to interpret' their Southwest experiences
NMMOA's White: Shadow and Light art exhibit explores how 'new techniques allowed artists to interpret' their Southwest experiences

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 22, 2023

The NMMOA Vladem Contemporary will present its first-ever exhibition titled “Shadow and Light,” commencing on Saturday, Sept. 23 of this year and concluding on May 28, 2024.

Space RCO's Fetrow: Space advancements 'driving a paradigm shift on earth that have the potential to be socially and economically transformative'
Space RCO's Fetrow: Space advancements 'driving a paradigm shift on earth that have the potential to be socially and economically transformative'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 22, 2023

Hyperspace Challenge, the U.S. Space Force accelerator, on Wednesday revealed its 2023 program in collaboration with Space Force's Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO).

UNMAM’s Khan: Devin Geraci has ‘long personal and professional history with the museum’
UNMAM’s Khan: Devin Geraci has ‘long personal and professional history with the museum’

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 22, 2023

The former manager of communications and audience engagement at the University of New Mexico Art Museum is now the first person to be the museum’s associate director of operations since 2013.

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 22, 2023

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 15

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 22, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, June 20

HSD acting cabinet secretary Armijo: “988 is available to help you”
HSD acting cabinet secretary Armijo: “988 is available to help you”

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The 988 crisis line celebrated its first anniversary in New Mexico on Wednesday

SPIE President Frost: “The more involvement we get from our general student members, the better and healthier the chapter can grow”
SPIE President Frost: “The more involvement we get from our general student members, the better and healthier the chapter can grow”

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The University of New Mexico International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) Student Chapter, led by President Mega Frost, successfully revitalized itself

Garrett on items in Gustave Baumann collection: 'They are an important resource for anyone'
Garrett on items in Gustave Baumann collection: 'They are an important resource for anyone'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The New Mexico History Museum recently announced new collections featuring artist and printer, Gustave Baumann, are available and accessible to researchers, art collectors, and students interested in Southwestern history.

ECECD Cabinet Secretary Groginsky: "We continue to build on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for universal, affordable, high-quality early care and education"
ECECD Cabinet Secretary Groginsky: "We continue to build on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s vision for universal, affordable, high-quality early care and education"

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced updated department regulations in a press release published on Thursday

ASC research director Marsalis: "This field day is an excellent chance for the community to come out and see firsthand the important research conducted at the science center"
ASC research director Marsalis: "This field day is an excellent chance for the community to come out and see firsthand the important research conducted at the science center"

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

New Mexico State University announced on July 18, 2023, that their Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas will be hosting a field day on August 8. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from NMSU researchers and extension staff about various agricultural topics according to the press release by NMSU.

Luján: 'I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Small Farm Conservation Act to support small farmers and ranchers and help them access financial and technical assistance'
Luján: 'I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Small Farm Conservation Act to support small farmers and ranchers and help them access financial and technical assistance'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have teamed up with Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act. This proposed legislation aims to assist small farms in accessing federal conservation programs offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) according to a press release by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján on June 30, 2023.

'Everyone needs to know his story,' says NMSU professor and author of newly published book about Ted Mack and 'Peoples Beer'
'Everyone needs to know his story,' says NMSU professor and author of newly published book about Ted Mack and 'Peoples Beer'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

For New Mexico State University professor Clint Lanier, his book about the nation's first Black-owned brewery isn't just about the business' rise and fall

'It's a real privilege': Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor receives USDA fellowship
'It's a real privilege': Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor receives USDA fellowship

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

Central New Mexico Community College Biology Instructor Sierra Netz says it's not what her students can do for her, it's what she can do for them

New Mexico Museum Foundation CEO Abigail Eaton: Foundation 'is grateful for this generous support from Verus Research'
New Mexico Museum Foundation CEO Abigail Eaton: Foundation 'is grateful for this generous support from Verus Research'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023

Albuquerque-based Verus Research has announced that it awarded $50,000 to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor of the Verus Research DynaTheater, according to a release by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.

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