News from August 2024
Santa Fe County invites applications for tourism promotion funding
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
SANTA FE, NM - The Santa Fe County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, in collaboration with the Santa Fe County Community Development Department’s Tourism & Marketing Division, has announced a call for applications for initiatives focused on advertising, publicizing, or promoting tourist attractions and tourism-related events within Santa Fe County. Program funding will be available from mid-December 2024 through June 30, 2025.
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Aug. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Aug. 27
Las Cruces offers fall break camp for K-5 students
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a two-week camp during Las Cruces Public Schools’ Fall Break and Intersession, from Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
City continues routine food health inspections under new ordinance
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
This month, the updated Food Safety and Retail Ordinance (FSO) took effect. While public hearings for the adoption of new rules and training of food inspectors on the updated protocols required by the FSO occurred, the City has continued with pre-opening and complaint-based inspections to ensure restaurants and food service providers can continue to operate safely. From August 1 to August 23, the City conducted 92 inspections. Effective immediately, all food inspectors will resume routine inspections to ensure safety for our community.
City executive transitions: Ruiz-Angel departs; Martinez joins
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Associate Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Mariela Ruiz-Angel will depart City government after nine years of service that spans multiple positions and two mayors. ACAO Ruiz-Angel is the founding Director of the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) department, the nation's first and largest alternative first response department, and opened the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). Mayor Keller and the executive team express their appreciation for Ms. Ruiz-Angel and wish her well as she prepares to take on a new role as the first-ever Director of Alternative...
Las Cruces council updates on strategic plan implementation
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Las Cruces City Council received updates on the City’s Strategic Plan and from the firm that audits complaints against the Las Cruces Police Department during a work session held Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
Santa Fe commissioners approve bond questions for November ballot
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
On August 13, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-100, approving three general obligation bond questions that will appear on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot.
Las Cruces Police Department's next 'Bridging the Badge' focuses on youth services
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department’s next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, will focus on youth services provided by the City of Las Cruces.
Brazilian academic joins NMSU as meat science professor
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Francine Mezzomo Giotto, originally from Concórdia, Brazil, has joined New Mexico State University (NMSU) as a meat science professor in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
Neighborhood Dumpster Day scheduled by Parks and Recreation Department for Sept. 14
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program is hosting a Neighborhood Dumpster Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
UNM professor receives NSF Trailblazer award for wildfire mitigation project
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Gabriel López, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of New Mexico (UNM), has been awarded one of six inaugural NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Awards. This $18 million initiative aims to support researchers with a history of creativity and innovation to explore new research areas. López's project, titled "TRAILBLAZER: Overcoming the Lignin Barrier for Valorization of Forest Biomass — A New Paradigm for Mitigation of Catastrophic Wildfires," will receive $3 million over three years starting September 1.
Santa Fe County announces next Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has announced the next Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Nancy Rodriguez Community Center, located at 1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM.
NMSU debuts official hot air balloon at upcoming events
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Aggies should keep their eyes on the skies next month to catch the debut of New Mexico State University’s new, official hot air balloon, decked out in crimson and white.
NMSU regents may form quorum at upcoming football game
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
A potential quorum of the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents may occur as regents plan to attend the NMSU football game against Southeast Missouri State University. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Aggie Memorial Stadium on the Las Cruces campus. Regents may also participate in pregame activities near the stadium.
Know Your City Seminar Series begins in Las Cruces on September4
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in the "Know Your City Seminar Series," starting September 4 and running through November 13, 2024. The sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, located at 700 N. Main Street, except for the October 23 Utilities Open House session, which will take place at Las Cruces Utilities, 680 N. Motel Boulevard.
UNM launches clinical trial using heated chemo for ovarian cancer
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has initiated a new clinical trial to explore the efficacy of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in treating ovarian cancer. This surgical technique, typically used for digestive cancers, is being applied to ovarian cancer patients in hopes of improving outcomes.
District 8 seeks applicants for parks and recreation advisory board
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE - District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine announced the availability of a position on the Metropolitan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The board members serve in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Department and its Director, David Simon.
Las Cruces invites public to participate in design workshop for redevelopment area
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in a two-day interactive design workshop for the El Paseo Road and South Solano Drive Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan.
Las Cruces opens public comment period for annual performance report
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Housing & Neighborhood Services section has prepared a report detailing the activities and status of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. This document, known as the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the Program Year 2023 (2023 CAPER), is mandated to be submitted to HUD by September 30, 2024.
Las Cruces police arrest suspect in series of retail thefts
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2024
Las Cruces Police Department identified and arrested David Alan Leonard, 32, for shoplifting after a video posted to social media showed a theft at a local retail store.
