News from September 2023
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Aug. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2023
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 16
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Aug. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Aug. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2023
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15
NM Department of Health: Suicide prevention and awareness
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2023
NM Department of Health: Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Emergency Management division initiates forest thinning operations within Rendija Canyon
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory's Emergency Management division has recently begun a forest thinning project in Rendija Canyon. The initiative aims to protect the community from severe wildfires and improve the overall health of the forest. Known as the Rendija Canyon Wildland Fire Fuels Reduction and Defensible Space Project, it will establish a fuel break covering 135 acres next to Rendija Canyon Road.
HSD: A 23 percent rise in financial aid for economically disadvantaged families in New Mexico
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2023
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) recently announced a positive development for economically disadvantaged families in the state. Over 9,000 low-income residents have received a 23 percent increase in financial aid through family cash assistance programs. This adjustment is the first increase in cash assistance for New Mexicans since 2011.
UNM: The School of Public Administration plans to commemorate the introduction of its new minor program
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is set to introduce a new minor program in public service through its School of Public Administration (SPA). The program is aimed at equipping undergraduate students with the necessary values, knowledge, and skills for careers in government, nonprofits, or tribal governance. This initiative aligns with The Volcker Alliance's Next Generation Service Corps, which offers opportunities for students to develop professional skills outside of the classroom.
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Ten projects fwin R&D 100 Awards
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has recently been recognized with multiple R&D 100 Awards for its groundbreaking projects. In a press release, LANL announced that 10 technologies developed in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory have received R&D 100 Awards, while an additional six innovations have been honored with Special Recognition Awards.
Albuquerque Police Department: Three new methods for the community to offer feedback and information to the department
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2023
Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has recently introduced three new methods for the community to offer feedback and share information with the department. These tools aim to enhance first responders' response to service calls and improve overall community satisfaction.
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met July 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, July 13
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Aug. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 9, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 14
Lane: ‘It is unfortunate that the Governor has decided to politicize the death of an 11-year-old to push her anti-gun agenda’
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 8, 2023
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement Sept. 7 declaring gun violence a public health emergency following the murder of an 11-year-old New Mexican boy.
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met July 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 8, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Thursday, July 13
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Aug. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 8, 2023
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Aug. 14
City of Albuquerque: APD initiates collaboration to Share Ballistics Database System with Isleta PD
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 8, 2023
The City of Albuquerque has announced a collaboration between the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Pueblo of Isleta Police Department (IPD) to share the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). This partnership was established through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on September 6, 2023. Under this MOA, the IPD will have access to the NIBIN system to aid in their investigations of violent felony cases within their jurisdiction.
City of Albuquerque: Events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month take place throughout the Metropolitan Area
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 8, 2023
The City of Albuquerque is gearing up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events taking place throughout the Metropolitan Area. These festivities, which will run from September 15th to October 15th, aim to honor and showcase the diverse cultures within the Hispanic community.
City of Albuquerque: Thousands of “Vial of L.I.F.E” Kits for Albuquerque Seniors prepared by volunteers
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 8, 2023
The City of Albuquerque recently announced that thousands of "Vial of L.I.F.E" kits have been prepared by volunteers and will be distributed to seniors in the area. The kits were assembled by 50 volunteers from the Department of Senior Affairs' AmeriCorps Seniors program as part of their 9/11 National Day of Service initiative. The kits include a sticker, magnet, and a medical information form, and are intended to benefit clients of the Department of Senior Affairs' home delivered meals and senior services programs.
City of Albuquerque, New Mexico said Thousands of “Vial of L.I.F.E” Kits for Albuquerque Seniors prepared by volunteers
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 8, 2023
The City of Albuquerque recently announced that thousands of "Vial of L.I.F.E" kits have been prepared by volunteers to benefit seniors in the area. On September 7, 2023, 50 volunteers from the Department of Senior Affairs’ AmeriCorps Seniors program came together to assemble 2,500 kits, which will be distributed to seniors in Albuquerque. These kits are specifically intended for clients of the Department of Senior Affairs' home delivered meals and senior services programs.
Isaac Padilla appointed director of City Council Services by Albuquerque City Council
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 7, 2023
The City of Albuquerque shared on Sept. 6 that the city council had given its approval to OC-23-38, appointing Isaac Padilla as the director of City Council Services, according to a press release. In this role, Padilla will be responsible for overseeing the performance of city council employees and managing the city council office in consultation with the president and city councilors.
Annual APD force report shows decrease in force incidents, increase in police shootings
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 7, 2023
The 2022 Albuquerque Police Department Annual Use of Force Report was recently released to the public, and it showed a few new trends. Overall, there was a decline in the number of incidents that used force by the APD, but an increase in the number of shootings by APD officers, numbers that alarmed some in the Albuquerque community.