News from July 2023
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies new business operations director 'excited' about the job
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' office of Archaeological Studies has a new business operations director and he says he's excited to be there
Simon: 'Our plan to increase dog parks will get tails wagging all over Albuquerque'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
On July 13, 2023, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) unveiled plans to increase the number of dog parks in the city. With the goal of doubling the current count, this initiative aims to provide more recreational spaces for dogs and their owners, according to a press release by the City of Albuquerque.
Luján: 'This effort to plug abandoned wells and slash methane emissions is an issue I’ve championed – because the health of our communities and environment are at risk'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
On July 12, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) expressed his approval of the allocation of $25 million to New Mexico for the implementation of the REGROW Act. This legislation, which he advocated for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to address the cleanup and remediation of abandoned gas and oil wells in the state according to a press release.
Bregman: 'Just like with our pretrial detention motions, this money for warrants will help us get violent individuals off the streets'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
On July 18, 2023, the state of New Mexico revealed the availability of $10 million in funding to be distributed among district attorney's offices throughout the state.
APD's Medina: 'Domestic violence tends to be more personal and usually impacts entire families, often with tragic consequences'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold Medina, along with members of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission, recently came together to highlight their efforts in combating domestic violence.
Trujillo, mayor of Las Vegas, NM, on aftermath of wildfire: 'Needless to say, what a difference a year makes'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
Las Vegas, N.M., experienced the destruction caused by the largest wildfire in state history last year.
City of Albuquerque City Council met May 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 21, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 15
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met June 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, June 15
Encounter Culture Host Jusinski: 'New Mexico’s stories are deep and wide-reaching, and for season four, we took that to heart'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
This week, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release to announce the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Native American voting rights in New Mexico through Encounter Culture.
US Senator Heinrich: 'The Senate is delivering a strong and bipartisan defense bill that invests in the success of New Mexico’s military installations and the dedicated service members defending our freedom at home and abroad'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich made an announcement regarding his successful efforts in securing investments for New Mexico's military installations, national labs, and service members in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Cabinet Secretary for Early Childhood Education Groginsky: 'Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops in their first five years of life'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 21, 2023
This week, the state of New Mexico made an announcement regarding the largest-ever expansion of PreK programs in the state.
UNM Cancer Center’s Schulke: ‘Programs like these ACS grants help us try to alleviate that stress so our patients can focus on getting better’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
Two grants of over $45,000 that the American Cancer Society gave to the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center in Albuquerque will help with cancer patients’ transportation and lodging.
New Mexico Business Coalition's upcoming crime crisis event 'Great opportunity for New Mexicans,' President and CEO says
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of New Mexico Business Coalition, supports the "Crime Crisis BASH" event as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the crime epidemic in Albuquerque. The event is set to take place on the evening of the 10th of August.
Webber: 'We are committed to our children and young people'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
On July 10, 2023, the City of Santa Fe made an announcement regarding its investment of $3.42 million to fund services for children and youth over the course of three years. Mayor Alan Webber emphasized the city's dedication to its young population, stating that this substantial investment reflects their commitment to shaping a promising future for the children and youth of Santa Fe, according to a press release by the City of Santa Fe.
Palette Contemporary Art and Craft owners on featured artist: ‘She attempts to explore her landscapes as an informal vessel for healing and comfort’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
Albuquerque gallery Palette Contemporary Art and Craft will host an exhibit from July 22 to 31 featuring the work of abstract landscape artist Ginnie Baer.
Keller: 'Our investments into Albuquerque’s multigenerational centers continue to improve quality of life for residents all across our city'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and city officials marked the recent groundbreaking on a new multigenerational center at Santa Barbara-Martineztown Park.
Armijo: 'The Town of Taos welcomes a partnership with CREST and GW to help guide us through a community-led approach in defining the future of tourism for our region'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
The Town of Taos in collaboration with the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW) has developed a Destination Stewardship Plan (DSP) to promote responsible tourism practices that preserve and celebrate Taos' natural and cultural heritage. Karina Armijo, the Tourism and Marketing Director for the Town of Taos, welcomes the partnership and emphasizes the community-led approach in shaping the region's tourism future according to a press release by the Town of Taos.
Webber: 'Submitting this audit is a successful step that deserves recognition'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
On June 30, 2023, the City of Santa Fe completed the submission of its Fiscal Year 2021 audit. Mayor Alan Webber expressed his satisfaction with this milestone, highlighting its significance as a successful achievement deserving acknowledgment according to a press release by The City of Santa Fe.
Boukas: 'I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to be part of the Behavioral Health Services Division'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
On July 17, 2023, The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) made an announcement appointing four directors, with immediate effect.
Luján: 'Congress has acknowledged there is ‘no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of Indian Tribes than their children'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 20, 2023
U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Susan Collins have reintroduced the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA), bipartisan legislation aimed at providing Tribes with the necessary tools to address and combat Native American child abuse and neglect.