New Mexico Sun

News from July 2023


‘Extension is changing the lives of New Mexicans every day,' says Boren of the NMSU 4-H Friday program.

New Mexico State University (NMSU) Extension’s New Mexico 4-H Friday program was recently honored with an award.


Republicans: 'We are delivering a commonsense option for parents to remain informed and push back against this violation of their rights’

New Mexico House Republicans recently announced a free-to-download and print Parental Notification and Consent form for parents to give to schools in regard to major medical and sexual discussions and decisions. New Mexico Republican Luis Terrazas believes this will help New Mexican parents maintain their right to be involved in their child’s healthcare.


A project that would have mitigated grasshopper infestation in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, has been nixed, at least for now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced.







Grisham: 'New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the resignation of Alicia J. Keyes as secretary of the state's economic development department in a June 29 statement. Grisham acknowledged Keyes's role in the state's thriving economy, its growing diversity, and historic job numbers.


UNM Dean of Engineering's new role ‘recognizes the growing importance of engineering education research’

The Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing at the University of New Mexico (UNM) can now add the title of first vice president of scholarship for the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) to her impressive list of accomplishments.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, May 10


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, June 8


Address the problem, not the symptom

There is a growing awareness of truth that is beginning to rise in New Mexico.


Albuquerque mayor and council created the homeless crisis

It is time to throw the bums out, and I do not mean the homeless.


Change

Oh! How things have changed!






UNMAM's Geraci on 2023 Frankenthaler grant: 'Prior to this gift, the museum only had one artwork' from renowned artist

The University of New Mexico Art Museum is among ten recipients of the 2023 Frankenthaler Prints Initiative.