News from April 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 8, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two remarkable women from Sandia National Laboratories have been recognized with the prestigious 2024 New Mexico Women in Tech Award by the New Mexico Technology Council. The award celebrates women who excel in the tech industry, driving innovation, and inspiring others to pursue careers in technology.Mary Monson, Senior Manager for Technology Partnerships and Business Development at Sandia, has been instrumental in advancing the lab's technology transfer efforts. Colleagues praise Monson for her passion and drive, with Technology Partnership Manager...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 8, 2024
The NMSU Fire Department has issued a safety reminder urging individuals to be vigilant about their evacuation plans in public buildings. Encouraging preparedness, the department emphasized the importance of familiarizing oneself with emergency procedures and surroundings."As you enter, take a moment to look around and familiarize yourself with the environment," advised the NMSU Fire Department. They emphasized the need to proactively locate exits and assess their proximity for quick and efficient evacuation if needed.Acknowledging potential challenges during...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, April 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, April 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, April 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, April 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, April 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, March 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, April 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Wednesday, April 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, April 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, March 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2024
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, March 11
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 7, 2024
The University of New Mexico's duck pond has become a beloved spot for students, faculty, and local residents to gather, study, and unwind. Originating from humble beginnings, the pond has evolved into a central hub of activity on campus.Trinity Moody, a fourth-year undergrad, reminisced about the pond's transformation, stating, “Ducks always flew down to hang out and it was a popular duck spot for a long while. Eventually, planners — and perhaps students? — decided to make the lot a full-fledged pond so that the ducks would have a true designated spot to hang out.”...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 6, 2024
The University of New Mexico recently held a series of events as part of Farmworker’s Awareness Week to shed light on the challenges faced by farmworkers and the importance of their contributions to the food system. El Centro de la Raza, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and other campus organizations organized various activities to raise awareness and educate the community about the realities of farm work.Rodolfo Becerril, El Centro de la Raza Student Success Specialist, emphasized the goal of bringing awareness to the challenges and situations that farmworkers...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 6, 2024
In its 20th consecutive year, the "Traditional Medicine without Borders: Curanderismo in the Southwest and Mexico" summer program led by Eliseo “Cheo” Torres and Mario Del Angel Guevara, University of New Mexico Chicana/o Studies professors, is set to return. This time, the two-week course will be held under the new Curanderismo Institute.The program serves as a platform for traditional healers from various Latin American countries and the U.S. to gather and exchange knowledge on "Curanderismo", the traditional holistic healing practice. Torres highlighted the unique...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 5, 2024
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host a series of workshops focused on Small Acreage Stewardship and Homesteading Skills from April to October. The free workshops will take place at NMSU’s Sustainable Agriculture Science Center at Alcalde, New Mexico, with sessions scheduled for Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.According to Tom Dominguez, Santa Fe County Extension Agriculture agent, "Residents with 20 or fewer acres of land and the desire to put their resources to use... can attend any of the series events." The workshops aim...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 5, 2024
The largest esports tournament in New Mexico, the NM State Esports Invitational, is set to take place at New Mexico State University on April 6 and 7. According to Ryan May, NMSU esports liaison, this event is a significant one for the state as it gathers the largest number of esports competitors. May stated, "The invitational is the only event of its kind in New Mexico."Over 500 middle school, high school, and university students will participate in the tournament, competing in popular titles such as “League of Legends,” “Mario Kart 8,” “Rocket League,” “Splatoon 3,”...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 5, 2024
Santa Fe, NM- Santa Fe County is excited to announce its annual Earth Day celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Hondo Fire Station #1 from 9am-12pm in support of the global Earth Day proclamation adopted by the Board of County Commissioners."As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Santa Fe County will unveil a new rain garden at the Hondo Fire Station #1," said Santa Fe County. This green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) feature is designed to enhance local climate resilience by mitigating the impacts of droughts and flooding. The rain...
