News from August 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 9, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today, Mayor Keller called for a renewed commitment to integrating public employment opportunities into the City’s efforts to address homelessness. The City introduced its plans for “A Better Way Forward.” The program will offer jobs to individuals staying at the Gateway Center and Gateway West (former Westside Emergency Housing Center) cleaning streets and sidewalks in Albuquerque, transportation to and from job sites, and connection to other services like financial literacy, banking, and case management.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 9, 2024
The University of New Mexico Hospital has announced a 3 percent wage increase for its employees at the Lomas Blvd. campus, its clinics, and many employees at the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC). This raise is made possible due to newly increased Medicaid reimbursement, supported by the New Mexico Health Care Authority.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 9, 2024
Carlos Arellano, a graduate student in Theory and Composition at The University of New Mexico, recently premiered his musical composition at the 2024 Orchestrating for the 21st Century Workshop. This event was part of the Water Music New York: More Voices festival organized by the Albany Symphony from June 4 to 9.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 9, 2024
Albuquerque is experiencing decreases in three major gun-related crime categories so far in 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 9, 2024
APD detectives arrested a 17-year-old on Thursday and charged him with the shooting death of Adrian Vallejos during an attempted auto theft of the victim’s Kia vehicle.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 9, 2024
Subhash Shah, a distinguished expert in hydraulic fracturing and well completions, has established the Dr. and Mrs. Subhash and Jaya Shah Family Endowed Scholarship Fund to assist graduate students in chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The fund aims to alleviate financial burdens for two selected graduate students each year.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA), in partnership with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), has launched the Community Connect Downtown Security Camera Grant Program. This initiative offers grants to property owners for purchasing and installing security cameras on commercial buildings in Downtown Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
Today, Mayor Keller and the City of Albuquerque’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department showcased the newly renovated dorms and kitchen at the Westside Emergency Housing Center. The City also announced a new name for the facility, Gateway West, as the center is no longer an emergency housing center but a resource open year-round to connect the most vulnerable in our community to hope, healing, and housing. Gateway West shelters around 450-660 people every night and offers critical services including transportation, meals, and medical care.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
In late June, a new baby gorilla joined the family group of western lowland gorillas. Concurrently, Matadi, a 42-year-old female gorilla, departed to join a senior troop at Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU), in collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies, conducted a critical incident response training involving an active-shooter scenario on Thursday.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
The recently approved updates to Sections 21-62 and 21-63 of the Las Cruces Municipal Code related to street and sidewalk solicitations will go into effect Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
In partnership with the Substance Prevention Network and Hidalgo County Health Coalition, New Mexico State University Hidalgo County Cooperative Extension Service will facilitate a breakout session at the Family Engagement and Resource Fair in Lordsburg, New Mexico, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. This event is free and open to the public. The fair, which will be held at the Lordsburg High School commons area, 501 W. 4th St., Lordsburg, aims to provide community members with tools to support children and teens.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
The University of New Mexico Department of Economics will highlight six state-specific economic research projects during its annual New Mexico Economics Research Day on Friday, Aug. 16 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The free event will be held in person at the Economics building and via Zoom.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
The new City ordinance, commonly called the Shopping Cart Ordinance, will go into effect Friday, Aug. 16, but Las Cruces police will delay enforcement for 60 days to allow retail establishments time to submit a plan and application.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
Two students from The University of New Mexico recently participated in the BioDesign Challenge in New York City with a project examining the history and future of tattooing. UNM teams have previously competed in the challenge with various projects, including smart acequias monitoring and eco-friendly, recyclable organic fabrics.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
New Mexico State University Global Campus has been recognized by Forbes Advisor as the best online college in New Mexico for 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
The Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management has announced the release of its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, now available for public review and comment. This plan outlines strategies and actions aimed at reducing long-term risks to life and property from natural and human-made disasters. The County invites residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate in the public comment period to ensure the plan reflects the community's needs and priorities.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
With a new director at the helm alongside a dedicated long-time coordinator, the Center for Career and Technical Education (CCTE) at The University of New Mexico-Gallup is collaborating with area high schools to provide students with hands-on, career-focused education.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
Thanks to the strength of world equity markets, the wealth management sector in the United States has experienced unprecedented gains in recent years. In 2023, assets under management in this burgeoning market topped $58 billion in the U.S., and federal labor statistics show wealth management jobs growing by 13% over the next decade.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 8, 2024
Las Cruces police will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint and a saturation patrol within city limits before the end of August.
