News from October 2023
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Oct. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Oct. 5
By Paige Wagenknecht | Oct 30, 2023
Businesses on Central Avenue in Albuquerque – including Church’s Texas Chicken at 10230 Central Ave. SE – have experienced a constant influx of unhoused citizens.
By Paige Wagenknecht | Oct 30, 2023
Colleen Aycock, founder of Women Taking Back Our Neighborhoods, said the group’s number one goal is to eliminate crime.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Oct. 5
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 28, 2023
Thornburg Investment Management has announced the appointment of Mark Zinkula as its new President & CEO, effective immediately. Zinkula will also join the company's Board of Directors. The appointment comes after a comprehensive global search, according to a press release by Thornburg Investment Management.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
New Mexico Rep. Greg Nibert has expressed his interest in filling the Senate District 27 seat, which was recently vacated by long-time Senator Stuart Ingle. Nibert submitted his name to the Chaves, Curry, DeBaca, Lea, and Roosevelt County Commissions for consideration. He stated that it would be an honor to follow in Ingle's footsteps and continue his legacy in the New Mexico Senate.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Melissa Sanchez as the new Director of the Office of Indian Elder Affairs (OIEA). Sanchez will be taking over from Rebecca Baca, who left the position earlier this summer, according to a press release by ALTSD.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) and will be responsible for overseeing 600 staff and over 200 student employees.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the organization and oversee a dedicated team of professionals.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories announced that Tian Ma, a computer engineer in research and development, has been named the 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA. Ma's groundbreaking work in remote-sensing systems, particularly his innovative data processing algorithms, has played a crucial role in the detection and tracking of objects essential for national security missions, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Aug. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to host its 41st annual jewelry sale, featuring unique, handmade jewelry crafted by art students. The event aims to not only provide students with an opportunity to showcase their skills but also to raise funds for the metalsmithing program and acquire new equipment for the metalsmithing studio, according to a press release by NMSU.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories has partnered with CSolPower LLC, a New Mexico-based company, to develop an economical energy storage solution for renewable sources. The collaboration aims to transition to zero-carbon electricity generation using solar and wind energy, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
By Kenneth Costello | Oct 26, 2023
Advocates of various energy technologies have long argued that major barriers, either government or market derived, stifle the development of their favored technology. They then infer that the current level of their preferred technology is suboptimal, warranting some form of governmental intervention.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) is highlighting the impact of its homeownership programs, which have seen a significant increase in the number of first-time homebuyers in the state. According to a press release by MFA, the programs are available for both first-time and non-first-time homebuyers.
