News from November 2023
UNM Exercise Science Professor recognized by American College of Sports Medicine
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that Professor Ann Gibson was recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with the 2023 Recognition Award. Having contributed significantly to teaching and research at UNM, Gibson has been associated with ACSM since 2010, said a press release by UNM.
Pitch competition at NMSU honors entrepreneurs
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
The 2023 pitch competition of the Scale Up New Mexico program, hosted by New Mexico State University (NMSU), has recently concluded. According to an NMSU press release, each startup involved in the event delivered compelling pitches of their innovative solutions to a panel of judges.
NMSU academic adviser received ‘A’ Mountain Staff Award
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently bestowed the "A" Mountain Staff Award upon academic adviser, Victoria Bañuelos, during the NMSU Employee Appreciation Picnic. In addition to her role as an academic adviser for physical sciences and engineering majors at NMSU, Bañuelos also holds positions as a pre-health professions adviser, director of the Osteopathic Medicine Pathway Program and staff adviser for the NMSU National Society of Collegiate Scholars student chapter.
NMSU opens two new agricultural buildings
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) inaugurated the Food Science, Security, and Safety Center and the Animal Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing Facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. Notable participants included New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Jack Chatfield, and Acting Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department Gerald Hoehne, said NMSU in a press release.
Los Alamos research identifies HIV immune response
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
A study, combining computer modeling and experiments in macaques, has been revealed by Los Alamos National Laboratory. The study indicates that the human immune system controls HIV infections primarily by restraining viral replication in infected cells and eliminating these cells. The research paper, titled "CD8+ T cells control SIV infection using both cytolytic effects and non-cytolytic suppression of virus production", was published according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 6, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 12
City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 6, 2023
City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, Oct. 12
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Sept. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2023
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Sept. 11
Santa Fe River Commission met Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2023
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Oct. 12
City council candidate fails to file legal documents, make full accounting for her charity
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Nov 3, 2023
City Council candidate for District 6 Nichole Rogers failed to file the required legal documents for her charitable nonprofit and to make a full accounting as to where funds raised have gone.
New Mexico Republicans oppose new vehicle rules: ‘This proposed rule will place an undue financial burden on rural communities across the state’
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 3, 2023
The New Mexico House of Representatives Republican Caucus recently issued a statement opposing the Environmental Improvement Board’s plan to limit vehicle purchases in the state, contending that the board is ignoring the wishes of many New Mexicans.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Sept. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 6
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Oct. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2023
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 12
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Oct. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 11
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Oct. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2023
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 10
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Oct. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 1, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 10
City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Oct. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 1, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 10