New Mexico Sun

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Laney will be the featured speaker at the upcoming “Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series” event hosted by New Mexico State University. Laney, who has been serving as a warning coordination meteorologist in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area for 14 years, will address the topic of extreme weather and climate change.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at the Rio Grande Theatre on 211 N. Main Street. The presentation is open to the public and free of charge. The series aims to facilitate informed discussions about...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

New Mexico is home to many thriving Indigenous communities, yet due to outdated information and data, the real stories of those communities are not being told. A transformative initiative started by a team at The University of New Mexico wants to help change that by making sure the information about Indigenous communities is coming from the community itself.The Tribal Data Champions (TDC) Fellowship is a yearlong training for Indigenous people in New Mexico interested in increasing their skills and knowledge in data, evaluation, and research. The TDC helps to build...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

APD detectives have made a significant breakthrough in a recent murder case on Albuquerque's West Side. Andrew Chavez, 28, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of Armando Salazar on March 24, 2024.According to reports, officers responded to a call on the morning of March 24 and found Salazar's body near 98th St and 102nd St., N.W. with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Following investigative leads, detectives identified Chavez as the suspect in this tragic incident.Chavez, who declined to speak to detectives, has been charged with an...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

New Mexico State University will host the Men of Color Summit on April 26, aiming to empower and promote success among men of color, especially in higher education. The summit, the first of its kind in New Mexico for men from minority groups, will take place on NMSU's Las Cruces campus and is open to Aggies and community members of all backgrounds.“Our summit serves as an important space for dialogue, empowerment, and action, aimed at addressing the unique needs of men of color while promoting their well-being and success in various spheres of life,” said Patrick Turner,...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

UNM Physical Education students Elijah Star and Miguel Prieto-Ontiveros were recently honored with Major of the Year awards at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) 138th National Convention & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio. The awards recognize outstanding undergraduate students in the health, physical education, recreation, and dance professions.According to College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) Physical Education Professor Victoria Shiver, the Major of the Year award is "the highest honor an undergraduate student in physical education teacher...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The Department of Arts & Culture has announced the opening of applications for the position of Albuquerque Poet Laureate, with the selected individual set to hold the title for the term spanning 2024-2026. Elsa Menendez, deputy director of Arts & Culture, emphasized the significance of the role, stating, "This position plays an important role in promoting poetry as a means of artistic and cultural expression and bringing poetry out into communities to support connection within our diverse city."The Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador for the arts in Albuquerque,...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The University of New Mexico has been selected as a recipient of a $600,000 grant from the Department of Defense's Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). The grant is part of a total of $17.6 million awarded to 27 academic teams to enhance basic research infrastructure in underutilized states and territories.Leading the UNM team is Mubarak Hussain Syed, assistant professor of Biology, and head of the Syed Neural Diversity Lab, with collaboration from Francesco Sorrentino, a professor in the UNM Department of Mechanical Engineering....

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

New Mexico State University has been chosen as one of the testing sites for Cisco's hologram technology, aiming to revolutionize online learning experiences. Andrew Sedillo, director of microcredentials instructional design for NMSU Global Campus, expressed the significance of the opportunity, stating, "The idea is for them to give us the opportunity to play around with it and see if there's a market for it, and give them an opportunity to make some updates to the application."The NMSU team overseeing the beta testing includes Robbie Grant, director of academic...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) and historians are gearing up to celebrate National Preservation Month in May, an annual event that highlights the importance of preserving historic places for future generations. State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas emphasized the significance of this month, stating, "Historic preservation is a year-round effort in New Mexico and across the country, but National Preservation Month reminds us each year that preserving historic properties means preserving the lifeblood of communities across the...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program is highlighting the benefits of walking, even for just 15 minutes a day, to improve health and well-being. According to Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Manager Lindsey Goodhue, “Walking is one of the best ways to manage stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke and boost your mood.”Goodhue further emphasizes, "Even moderate exercise helps you to manage stress, and benefits your heart, body and mind."Wednesday, April 3 is recognized as National...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

Two Sandia National Laboratories researchers, Tina Nenoff and Babu Chalamala, have been elected as members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, as announced on Apr 3, 2024. They are part of the 114 new members and 21 international members inducted as the class of 2024.Tina Nenoff, a Sandia Fellow, has been recognized for her groundbreaking research in nanoporous materials and its application in addressing societal and national security challenges. Nenoff's collaboration with colleagues led to the cleansing of an estimated 160 million gallons of radioactive...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024

The Office of Outreach and Recruiting in New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering is currently accepting applications for the NM PREP Middle School Academy and NM PREP High School Academy, set to take place this summer at the Las Cruces campus. The program, which has been running for over eight years, aims to spark student interest in STEM, specifically in engineering, through hands-on activities.Clara Raley, STEM program manager, expressed excitement about the upcoming program, stating, “This summer, we are excited to once again provide this wonderful program...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

New Mexico State University is set to host the 19th annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium on April 10, focusing on "Transformative Leadership: Women, Gender Diversity, and Social Justice." The event, organized by NMSU’s gender and sexuality studies, aims to honor the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ individuals in various sectors.M. Catherine Jonet, associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at NMSU, highlighted the significance of the symposium, stating, “It honors the leadership contributions of women and LGBTQ+ folks across the NMSU system,...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories, a renowned research institution, has made a significant economic impact on the country through its technology development efforts. According to two studies commissioned by Sandia and the National Nuclear Security Administration, the institution has contributed a staggering $140 billion to the economy since the year 2000.Mary Monson, Senior Manager of Business Development at Sandia, expressed pride in the institution's achievements, stating, "I am very proud of how Sandia excels in fulfilling its technology transfer mission...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The Albuquerque Museum is proud to present Chip Thomas as a visiting artist from April 1, 2024 through April 6, 2025. Chip Thomas, also known as "Jetsonorama," is a physician, public artist, and activist who began practicing medicine in the Navajo Nation in 1987."In June of 2009 I started a self-funded, public art project on the Navajo Nation, Western Agency, I called ‘Big.’ I went back through twenty-two years of negatives and started blowing photographs up larger than life and wheat pasting them onto roadside stands and abandoned buildings. I'm still amazed at the...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The Animal Welfare Department in Albuquerque is urging the public to assist with the increasing number of orphaned kittens arriving at city shelters. The department is seeking support and cooperation from residents who come across kittens in need."If you find a kitten or a litter of kittens, Animal Welfare Department is asking for your help and providing resources and information on what to do," stated the department.In situations where individuals encounter young kittens without their mother, the department advises patience and observation before assuming abandonment....

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

The NMSU Foundation is gearing up to launch a new flash fundraising campaign, titled Founders Day: 1888 Minutes of Giving, in honor of New Mexico State University's founding in 1888. The campaign will run from 10 a.m. on April 23 to 5:28 p.m. on April 24, totaling 1,888 minutes of continuous fundraising to support 24 different programs at NMSU.Jason Arvizu, assistant vice president of alumni relations and annual giving at the NMSU Foundation, expressed the significance of the campaign, stating, “This campaign pays tribute to the visionaries who founded NMSU over a century...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

University of New Mexico researchers, led by Ludmila Bakhireva, have discovered that even low to moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to subtle changes in prenatal development, affecting factors such as birth length and gestational duration. In a study published in the journal Alcohol Clinical & Experimental Research, Bakhireva highlighted some sex-related differences in the impact of alcohol consumption on fetal development.Bakhireva emphasized the importance of the study's findings, stating, "Almost everybody drinks before they know they are pregnant,...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

Andrea Orzoff, an associate professor of history at New Mexico State University and faculty fellow in the William Conroy Honors College, has been actively involved in expanding student opportunities at the university. Orzoff, who has been leading the university’s Fellowships Office since 2021, plays a crucial role in helping numerous students each semester in their quest to broaden their educational horizons both nationally and internationally.The Fellowships Office, located within the Honors College, is a valuable resource for the entire NMSU community. It offers...

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024

New Mexico State University has unveiled a new resource on campus aimed at providing professional headshot services to its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Nusenda Professional Headshot Booth, located in the Corbett Center Student Union, offers a convenient and free way for individuals to obtain high-quality headshots for various purposes."We're grateful for our partnership with Nusenda Credit Union and for their generous financial support of the professional headshot booth," expressed Tony Marin, assistant vice president for Student Affairs at NMSU. "Nusenda...