News from September 2023
Albuquerque Museum to feature O’Keeffe and Moore
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
The Albuquerque Museum has announced its upcoming exhibition, "O'Keeffe and Moore," featuring the works of renowned modernists Georgia O'Keeffe and Henry Moore. Running from September 30 to December 31, 2023, this exhibition allows visitors to delve into the artistic contributions of these two artists. The exhibition is co-organized by the San Diego Museum of Art, Albuquerque Museum, Henry Moore Foundation, and Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and is supported by federal indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
The city of Albuquerque outlines requests for the State to address crime issues
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
The city of Albuquerque is taking a proactive approach to address the crime issues plaguing the area. City officials have presented a set of specific requests to the state in an effort to significantly reduce crime in the Albuquerque Metro Area. These requests were developed over two years of collaboration with local criminal justice authorities and aim to enhance public safety in the city.
Political Pressure Overrides Safety: Mayor Keller’s Legacy Project Exposes Workers to Asbestos
By Pete Dinelli | Sep 13, 2023
The City of Albuquerque and Consolidated Builders face record fines for ignoring asbestos risks at Mayor Keller's pet project, the Gateway Homeless Shelter, according to a damning report by New Mexico's OHSB.
NMSU: Floral team wins regional and national awards
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
NMSU: Floral Team Achieves Success in Regional and National Competitions
UNM: Anderson School welcomes Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is pleased to welcome Melanie Hitchcock as the new Senior Director of Development for the Anderson School of Management. In her new role, Hitchcock will be responsible for leading fundraising efforts for the school, according to a recent press release.
NMSU: The University Library will organize an open house event and unveil its new learning lab
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) Library will be hosting an open house event on September 19, 2023, to unveil its new Emerging Technologies Learning Lab. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both Zuhl and Branson libraries on the main campus. The lab, located in Branson Library, aims to provide students with a collaborative space to engage with various technologies.
NMSU: The University Library will organize an open house event and unveil its new learning lab
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) Library is set to host an open house event on Tuesday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both the Zuhl and Branson libraries on the main campus. The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of the library's new Emerging Technologies Learning Lab, located in Branson Library. This state-of-the-art lab aims to provide students with a collaborative environment to engage with various technologies.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Machine-Learning algorithm breaks data processing records on Summit supercomputer
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory, on September 11, 2023, announced a groundbreaking achievement in the field of machine learning. Their team has successfully developed an algorithm capable of processing data larger than a computer's memory. This algorithm, which sets a new world record for processing massive data sets, was put to the test on Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Summit supercomputer.
NMSU: 2023 Scale Up NM Pitch Competition for tech startups based in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has recently announced the upcoming 2023 Scale Up NM Pitch Competition for technology startups based in New Mexico. The event, hosted by the Scale Up NM program, is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2023, at Electric Playhouse in Albuquerque. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative ideas have until September 25 to submit their applications for a chance to participate in the competition.
UNM: Collaborative MOU Between NRAO, AUI, and UNM for Future U.S. Radio Astronomy Initiatives
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has recently announced a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) in order to explore potential partnerships for future radio astronomy initiatives in the United States. This partnership aims to focus on the development of the next-generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) and Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA).
NM Department of Health: Winners of the New Mexico Grown Program released
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
The winners of the New Mexico Grown Program have been announced by the New Mexico Department of Health. The Golden Chile Awards, presented by the New Mexico Grown Coalition, recognize and honor initiatives that promote good nutrition and contribute to the state's agricultural economy. In a press release, it was revealed that this year's winners include 10 senior centers, 17 school districts, and 18 preschools, as well as 21 food producers supplying fresh produce, products, and meat to these institutions.
DOE EM: Initial shipment of uranium oxide from Portsmouth arrives at disposal site
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently announced that a shipment of 120 depleted uranium oxide (DUOx) storage cylinders has arrived at a disposal site in West Texas. This shipment originated from EM's Portsmouth Site in Ohio, marking the first shipment from this location.
NMSU offers new computer engineering degree program
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 13, 2023
New Mexico State University unveiled a newly introduced Bachelor of Science degree program in computer engineering on Sept. 11, offered through a collaboration between the Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering and the Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, according to a press release.
City of Albuquerque: South Broadway Cultural Center to feature 'Nortesur' exhibition by Luis Fitch
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 13, 2023
Albuquerque introduced Luis Fitch's art exhibition "Nortesur" on Sept. 11, which is set to debut at the South Broadway Cultural Center on Sept. 14, accompanied by a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition showcases Fitch's artistic journey, starting from his upbringing along the Tijuana-San Diego border to his current status as a globally recognized Mexican artist living in the U.S., according to a press release.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met July 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 17
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2023
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Aug. 17
New Mexico Republicans file lawsuit to challenge Grisham’s gun ban
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 12, 2023
New Mexico House and Senate Republicans announced on Sept. 9 that they will file a federal lawsuit to challenge the temporary gun ban enacted by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The ban on carrying guns in public was put forth following the shooting death of an 11-year-old on Sept. 6.
Republican State Rep: ‘I am calling on counsel to begin the impeachment process against Gov. Grisham’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 12, 2023
New Mexico Republican Reps. Stefani Lord and John Block called for the impeachment of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over the governor’s controversial temporary ban on firearms in the Albuquerque area. Lord said specifically that the governor’s public health declaration goes against New Mexicans' Second Amendment rights.
Bernalillo County sheriff: ‘The temporary ban challenges the foundations of our constitution’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 12, 2023
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, among other prominent figures, has come out to say that he will not enforce New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s ban on firearms. The gun ban was set to be in place for 30 days and cover Albuquerque and surrounding areas, Allen’s jurisdiction.
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Aug. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 16