News from September 2023
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 7, 2023
The City of Albuquerque revealed on Sept. 6 that Season 3 of the TV series "Bands of Enchantment Albuquerque Sessions" will record 10 nights of live music at the historic KiMo Theatre, with shows running from Sept. 15 to 25. The opening night on Sept. 15, scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m., will showcase Prism B!tch, a locally acclaimed band, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 7, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed on Sept. 7 that the 2023 Aggie Shark Tank, supported by the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, will take place for student entrepreneurs from the Borderplex region, including representatives from NMSU and the University of Texas at El Paso, according to a press release. This entrepreneurial event will provide a platform for aspiring student innovators to showcase their ideas and gain valuable insights from experienced mentors and investors at NMSU's Arrowhead Center.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 7, 2023
CME Group and CF Benchmarks have announced that they will be introducing new APAC Reference Rates for Bitcoin and Ether in September. The CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate APAC (BRRAP) and CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate APAC (ETHUSD_AP) will provide a daily reference point for the value of these cryptocurrencies in US dollars. These rates will be published at 4 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time.In addition to these new APAC-focused rates, non-tradable reference rates will also be introduced. The CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York and CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate New...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 7, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 7, 2023
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Aug. 10
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory gathered components, during the summer months, for the installation of Crossroads, the laboratory's newest supercomputer, teaming with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), an on-site team and system provider, to finalize its connection to the lab's power and cooling distribution systems. Once the new system was operating, Los Alamos National Laboratory also announced the integration of fiber optical cables into the high-performance computing (HPC) network at the laboratory.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the City of Albuquerque disclosed the schedule for public meetings regarding the proposed Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Trucks rules on Sept. 5, according to a press release. These meetings will be conducted by NMED staff, who will also be available to address inquiries from participants.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed six new recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards on Sept. 6, recognizing the most accomplished alumni across various fields, according to a press release. Furthermore, NMSU's Alumni Association announced the awardees of the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service and the Young Alumni Service Award during this recognition event.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) revealed on Sept. 6 that enrollment figures for the NMSU system indicate a nearly 3% increase compared to the previous fall, with the Las Cruces campus surpassing pre-pandemic enrollment levels, according to a press release. The preliminary data from the university's fall census date of Sept. 1 reports a systemwide enrollment count of 21,829 for fall 2023, marking a 2.9% rise from fall 2022.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Santa Fe Public Schools shared on Aug. 30 that The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has declared its plan to grant 24 schools nationwide with a new or rejuvenated learning garden through the "24 Gardens in 24 Hours in 24 Communities" competition, according to a press release. Within Santa Fe, Kearny Elementary is set to receive a garden, and the initiative will be facilitated by Cooking with Kids.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Albuquerque Public Schools officials announced on Sept. 1 that their five-year Emerging Stronger strategic plan was introduced to students, families, educators and community leaders, according to a press release. The plan's formal launch took place during a community celebration dinner at Albuquerque High, attended by approximately 200 individuals, followed by a summit at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center which drew around 160 participants.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Bernalillo County marked the commencement of construction for Bernalillo County Fire Station No. 66 on Sept. 6, the first to be built in over 25 years. This fire station is located at the southwest corner of Atrisco Vista Boulevard and Central Avenue SW and will cater to the expanding West Side area, including the vicinity of the Metropolitan Detention Center, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico revealed on Sept. 3, that Alejandro Mendiaz-Rivera, the program director of El Puente Research Fellowship, along with four graduate fellows, have recently showcased the program's achievements in a peer-reviewed journal by the American Sociological Association. El Puente has been instrumental in assisting 170 primarily first-generation, low-income students of color in exploring research opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible to them, according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
New Mexico State University announced the VentureFunding Sprint online accelerator program on Sept. 1 as part of the Scale Up New Mexico initiative which is supported by the United States Economic Development Administration and based at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center, according to a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Aug. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2023
City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, Aug. 10
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque reported a surge in enrollment on Sept. 5, including its largest-ever first-year class. In fall 2023, the number of new first-year student registrations at the Albuquerque campus increased by 3.1 percent, UNM said in a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Sep 6, 2023
Over the summer, New Mexico State University (NMSU) introduced its Summer Science Program, a nonprofit initiative that provides an immersive experience in experimental science to high school juniors and seniors, the university said in a Sept. 5 press release. NMSU welcomed nearly 30 students into this program for the first time, the release said.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 5, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 5, 2023
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Aug. 10
