News from October 2023
Pland Collaborative to receive Storefront Activation Grant
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
The City of Albuquerque has announced that Pland Collaborative, a local landscape architecture firm, will receive $50,000 in funding through The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency's Storefront Activation Grant Program. This financial support will aid in the renovation and expansion of Pland Collaborative's downtown location, contributing to the improvement of the city's outdoor spaces.
NMSU researchers share tips for successful local jujube harvest
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) researchers have successfully harvested jujube fruits from cultivar trials and are sharing their findings with local growers, according to a press release by NMSU. Jujubes, also known as Chinese dates, are gaining popularity in the United States due to their nutritional value.
NMSU Hest program receives grant for diverse early intervention training
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by the Office of Special Education Programs in the United States Department of Education for its Project RISE program. The program, which is part of NMSU's College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, aims to provide diverse early intervention training for infants, toddlers, and their families in New Mexico.
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 26
City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Sept. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2023
City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Sept. 26
Town of Taos on Destination Stewardship Plan
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
The Town of Taos has provided updates regarding its collaborative project with the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW) to develop a Destination Stewardship Plan (DSP). The project aims to ensure the sustainable development of tourism in the Taos region, as announced in a press release by the Town of Taos.
City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Sept. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, Sept. 25
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Sept. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2023
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Sept. 22
UNM nursing professor receives grant for lactation research
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 18, 2023
UNM Health Sciences announced that Dr. Katie Kivlighan, an assistant professor at the UNM College of Nursing, has received a sub-award as part of a federal R01 research grant. The study, funded by the federal government, aims to enhance understanding of lactation issues and provide culturally appropriate lactation assistance within the diverse communities of New Mexico.
NMSU Arrowhead Center has received funding to enhance NM economy
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 18, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received funding from the United States Economic Development Administration to enhance the state's economy. The grant, totaling $130,000 annually for five years, will be used to strengthen NMSU's Arrowhead Center's Studio G student business incubator and establish a university center aimed at addressing economic challenges in New Mexico. The total cost match for the grant is $1.3 million over the same period.
NMSU to host two job fairs
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 18, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that it will be hosting two job fairs to provide students and alumni with valuable networking and employment opportunities. According to a press release by NMSU, this will be the first time the university will host the City of Albuquerque Job Fair, and it will also be the ninth annual Health Professions Fair.
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, Sept. 21
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2023
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 21
Nusenda observed the seventh annual “Community Day”
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
Nusenda Credit Union announced that Nusenda Credit Union employees engaged in volunteer work statewide for the seventh annual Community Day. More than 450 staff members contributed their time, collectively dedicating over 1,600 hours to seven projects spanning Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Socorro, and Taos according to a press release by Nusenda.
ECECD introduces the second season of The Early Show with Alax
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced the launch of the second season of "The Early Show with Alax," an online series designed for New Mexico families with young children. According to a press release by the ECECD, this new season will feature a micro-video series called "Ask Alax."
Albuquerque and Local 412 partner for the 31st Annual Project Heat's On
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
The City of Albuquerque has partnered with the United Association (UA) of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 412 for the 31st Annual Project HEAT'S ON, according to a press release by the City of Albuquerque. Project HEAT'S ON, which stands for Handicapped and Elderly Assistance to Service Our Neighbors, is a nationwide effort aimed at helping vulnerable populations stay warm during the winter season.
Albuquerque City Council approves opioid settlement fund collaboration with Bernalillo County
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
The City of Albuquerque announced that Councilors approved legislation to establish the City's policy for utilizing funds received from opioid settlements to combat the damages caused by synthetic opioid misuse. This collaborative effort between the City and County aims to maximize the impact of these funds through strategic program spending according to a press release by the City of Albuquerque.
Los Alamos projects in artificial intelligence and machine learning
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory recently announced that several projects focusing on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in science and energy have received funding from the Department of Energy Office of Science. These projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory utilize these advanced technologies to enhance accelerator performance and address challenges in fusion reactor design according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
UNM introduces sustainability department
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the establishment of a new Sustainability Department, according to a press release by UNM. The department is part of UNM's commitment to creating a more eco-friendly and environmentally responsible campus in alignment with the UNM 2040 Strategic Planning Framework.
While NMGOP is circling the drain, New Mexico Republicans can sail a course for success
By Mick Rich | Oct 17, 2023
Is the NMGOP inconsequential? The latest Albuquerque Journal and Foxnews.com headlines would lead you to believe the answer is yes. Foxnews.com headline, “How this western battleground state shifted from purple to solid blue.” Albuquerque Journal headline, “Republicans vow to appeal judge’s ruling upholding New Mexico’s congressional redistricting.”