News from September 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Sept. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Sept. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2023
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 5
UNM University Libraries' Nadia Orozco-Sahi Receives 2023 Career LIFT Award
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2023
On September 26, 2023, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced that Nadia Orozco-Sahi, the Library Services Coordinator at University Libraries, had received the 2023 Career LIFT Award. The award, sponsored by OCLC and Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, includes a $1,500 grant to support attendance at an ALA conference, the Core Forum, or participation in a continuing education course aimed at enhancing the recipient's professional skills and advancing their careers, according to a press release.
Los Alamos National Laboratory named among 'Top Companies for Latinas to Work for in 2022' by LATINA Style Magazine
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has been recognized as one of the "Top Companies for Latinas to Work for in the United States in 2022" by LATINA Style magazine. The announcement was made on September 26, 2023, and the selection was based on assessments of workplace factors significant to LATINA Style readers.
BernCo Safari Run 2023 on Oct.1 to support Global Health Partnerships
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2023
Bernalillo County's Safari Run, organized to benefit Global Health Partnerships, a local nonprofit composed of medical professionals and volunteers committed to assisting a medical clinic in rural Kenya, is set to take place on Oct. 1. The event will be held at the UNM North Campus Golf Course Open Space, located at 2201 Tucker Ave. NE, according to a press release.
The New Mexico Child Support Services program initiates a new public service campaign aimed at assisting parents and fostering the well-being of children
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2023
On September 26, 2023, the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) launched a new public service campaign aimed at promoting the modernized Child Support Services Program and its valuable services for families with children. The campaign, which succeeds last year's STEPUp! initiative, focuses on providing financial and medical support to children in New Mexico.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Aug. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 30
North Central Regional Transit District Finance Subcommittee met Sept. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2023
North Central Regional Transit District Finance Subcommittee met Friday, Sept. 1
Casa San Ysidro's Harvest Festival to be Corrales' largest fall celebration
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2023
Casa San Ysidro's Harvest Festival is set to be Corrales' largest fall celebration, according to an announcement made by the City of Albuquerque. The two-day event, held in partnership with the Village of Corrales, aims to showcase the living traditions of New Mexico and celebrate the fall harvest. Taking place on September 30 and October 1, the festival will feature a wide range of activities, entertainment, and a renowned heritage art exhibit.
Ben Greiner Park reopened with safety enhancements, improved landscaping, and upgraded amenities
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2023
Ben Greiner Park in North Albuquerque Acres has reopened to the public after undergoing significant upgrades and improvements. The park, located at 8500 Eubank NE, celebrated the completion of these enhancements with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Bernalillo County officials and local residents.
Three APS Magnet Schools Attain National Certification
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2023
Three APS Magnet Schools Attain National Certification
The 2023 Annual Arthur A. Blumenfeld VIP Networking Reception Fundraiser & Endowed Lecture Dinner to be hosted by UNM's SPA
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 24, 2023
The University of New Mexico's School of Public Administration (SPA) is set to host the highly anticipated 2023 Annual Arthur A. Blumenfeld VIP Networking Reception Fundraiser & Endowed Lecture Dinner. Taking place on October 16, 2023, this event is dedicated to raising funds for the Blumenfeld Endowment and students in SPA's Public Service & Leadership Programs, as announced by UNM on September 25, 2023.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Aug. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 7
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Aug. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Aug. 28
The New Mexico Bellwether: A District to Watch in 2024
By Jim Ellis | Sep 22, 2023
Southern New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District is a toss-up seat, the type of which will largely determine the complexion of the House after the 2024 elections.
MLG embarrassed liberal politicians and media across the nation
By Mick Rich | Sep 22, 2023
New Mexicans woke up to “Governor announces statewide enforcement plan for violence, fentanyl reduction – Plan includes 30-day suspension of concealed, open carry in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.”
Technology, not subsidies, is the key to electrification
By Kenneth Costello | Sep 22, 2023
Most advocates of electrification – and there are many in New Mexico – fail to consider the downsides of electrification. With deepening concerns over climate change, politicians, policymakers, electric utilities, and environmentalists are pushing the idea of electrification: The replacement of fossil fuels with electricity for direct end uses like transportation and water and space heating.
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Aug. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Aug. 2
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Aug. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2023
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Aug. 25
At-home tests will be available for free starting on September 25th
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 21, 2023
Starting on September 25th, at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for free to Americans. The Biden administration has allocated $600 million for the production of these tests and is relaunching a website where individuals can order up to four tests per household. These tests are specifically designed to detect the currently circulating COVID variants and are expected to be available for use by the end of the year.