News from October 2023
NMSU to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new agricultural buildings
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two new agricultural buildings, the Food Science, Security, and Safety Center, and the Animal Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing Facility. The event, scheduled for Friday, November 3rd at 10:30 a.m., will feature dignitaries, elected officials, and NMSU representatives, and will highlight the expected contributions of these buildings to New Mexico's agricultural sector.
Sandia scientists develop innovative patch for radiation detection and mitigation
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories has developed a groundbreaking patch that can detect and mitigate the impact of misplaced radiation during proton radiotherapy. The primary goal of this innovation is to enhance precision and minimize collateral damage in cancer treatment, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
Residents file formal complaint to remove inappropriate book from Mayfield High School
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2023
Recent controversy over explicit books in schools has led to a formal complaint in Las Cruces. Juan Garcia from Concerned Citizens for Inclusive Education and Sarah Smith from New Mexico Freedoms Alliance jointly filed a complaint with Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) requesting the removal of the book "Jack of Hearts and Other Parts" from the Mayfield High School library, citing concerns about its age appropriateness.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 2
City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023
City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Thursday, Sept. 28
EDD reveals grants for NM businesses to expand globally
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 23, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) recently announced a new grant received from the U.S. Small Business Administration under the STEP program. This initiative aims to support small businesses in New Mexico in expanding their international market reach.
New Mexico Business Coalition to host heroes banquet: ‘This is a great opportunity for New Mexicans to learn about our local heroes’
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 23, 2023
The New Mexico Business Coalition and Rebound New Mexico will host a heroes banquet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albuquerque on Nov. 2. Carla Sonntag, president of the New Mexico Business Coalition, believes that this event will allow her fellow New Mexicans to honor heroes such as veterans and first responders.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Sept. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Sept. 27
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Sept. 28
City of Albuquerque City Council met Aug. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 21, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 21
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Sept. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 21, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 26
CNM and ORD reveal 2023 Adventure Pitch Startup Funding Event finalists
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has announced the six startup finalists for the 2023 Adventure Pitch event, in collaboration with CNM Ingenuity and the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD). These startups will compete for cash prizes totaling $15,000 and are dedicated to outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, or health and wellness, according to a press release by CNM.
CNM selected its first Vice President of Education & Learning
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has announced the appointment of Dr. Amardeep Kahlon as its first Vice President of Education and Learning. According to a press release by CNM, Dr. Kahlon is currently serving as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix.
Los Almos study mistakes for prevention
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory is taking proactive steps to prevent mistakes and improve human performance. Mike Petrowski, who works in performance assurance at Los Alamos, is at the forefront of this effort. According to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory, Petrowski explores the causes of significant mistakes and conducts training to increase awareness of the factors contributing to human error.
Los Alamos scientist recognized as fellow by the American Geophysical Union
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that Ruth Skoug, from the Space Science and Applications group, has been named a fellow by the American Geophysical Union (AGU). She is one of 63 new fellows for her significant contributions to experimental space plasma physics in the solar wind and magnetosphere, according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
NMSU HR professional and student recognized
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has recognized two professionals from its Human Resource Services department for their outstanding contributions. Gena Jones, Assistant Vice President for Human Resource Services, received the HR Excellence Award, while Patrick Madrid, an NMSU graduate, received the Student Merit Award. The awards were presented at the Southern New Mexico Society for Human Resource Management Employment Law Update Conference.
Bernalillo County on early voting and same-day registration for local election
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
Bernalillo County issued a reminder on early voting and ongoing same-day registration for the regular local election. They emphasized that potential voters still have time to register and take part in the upcoming local election according to a press release by Bernalillo County.
UNM highlights New Mexican Spanish pronunciation research
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has highlighted the recent research conducted by Sarah Lease, a Ph.D. Linguistics student and Joseph Greenberg Fellow. Lease's work, titled "A usage-based account of paragogic /e/ in 20th-century New Mexican Spanish," has been published in Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics.
UNM student selected by DOE for graduate research program
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that Kylar Greene, a graduate student in the UNM Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program's 2023 Solicitation 1 cycle. According to a press release by UNM, Greene will conduct his research at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, focusing on theoretical and computational research in high-energy physics.
EDD updates and offers its Toolbox in Spanish
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that it has released an updated 2024 version of the Toolbox. The resource booklet has also been fully translated into Spanish, expanding its accessibility according to a press release document by the EDD.