News from March 2023
Sunny Smiles Initiative co-founder: 'I just wanted to do something for woman’s health'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 31, 2023
An area nonprofit organization is creating awareness about menstrual hygiene for young girls in rural Uganda.
New Space New Mexico founder: 'New Mexico is the nexus for the new space race'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 31, 2023
New Space New Mexico is a nonprofit created to help grow the space business in the state by bringing together all of the key players for space innovation.
Albuquerque officials adding more cameras to crack down on speeders
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 31, 2023
In an effort to crack down on speeding along Montgomery Boulevard, city officials have added two new cameras to target east and westbound traffic between Louisiana and Wyoming to get people to ease up on the gas along the stretch of road.
Albuquerque Mountain Bike Association board member on new grant: 'One of the big things is looking into the mountains and expanding that to have more'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 31, 2023
A state grant will pay for much-needed improvements to trails in the Sandia Mountains for New Mexico mountain bikers.
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Feb. 1
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met March 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, March 2
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met March 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, March 2
Albuquerque officials deny blogger's claim that 'someone was screening' his emails
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 30, 2023
Former councilor, longtime local attorney and popular blogger dismisses city’s explanation of computer error.
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 1
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met March 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, March 2
U. of New Mexico to host Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference April 21
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference at the University of New Mexico, and hosted by the Undergraduate Research, Arts & Design Network (URAD), will be held in person at the SUB on April 21, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Albuquerque police to receive more training regarding use of deadly force
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
The Albuquerque Police Department has announced officers will receive more targeting training related to the use of deadly force after a review of last year’s police shootings.
Albuquerque Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival attendee: ‘I think this is great for the small businesses’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
Cold weather didn’t damper the spirits of attendees at the Albuquerque Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday.
Gallup School District parent on taking their child to school: ‘Having to look outside and see the weather and see inches of snow was concerning for me’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
The calendar may say that it’s spring, but for one New Mexico parent, the ongoing wintry weather makes driving her child to school worrisome.
Grisham on signing conservation and wildlife-related bills: 'I’m proud that we are prioritizing funding for conservation'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two conservation and wildlife-related bills into law recently, establishing the state’s first-ever recurring funding for conservation efforts.
Albuquerque balloon shop owner takes pride in 'knowing that we’re making a difference here in the community'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
Brent and Jennifer Olson, who own On the Rise Balloon Shop in Albuquerque and are both balloon artists, recently took part in an international event called the Big Balloon Build.
The Food Depot executive director: 'We're excited to have this program providing really good, culturally relevant, nutritious food into the food banks'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture, New Mexico farmers' marketing association and food banks are working together to create the regional farm-to-food bank program.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Jan. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Jan. 25
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met March 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, March 1
Albuquerque councilwoman on possible purchase of Franklin Plaza: 'We need to bring back businesses and bring back development'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 28, 2023
The city of Albuquerque is considering purchasing the Franklin Plaza at Central Avenue and Juan Tabo Boulevard if a suitable price can be worked out.