UNM to host inaugural 'Welcome Back Prayer & Run' next week

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024

For the first time, Native American Studies and other student organizations will host a 'Welcome Back Prayer & Run' scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, outside The University of New Mexico's Student Union Building.

Clyde Butcher photography exhibit opens at Las Cruces Museum

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024

The Las Cruces Museum of Art will open its newest exhibit, "Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography," on Sept. 6, showcasing 45 photographic prints by the renowned large-format, black-and-white photographer.

Andrew Yazzie named director for American Indian Student Services at UNM

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024

After a competitive nationwide search, Andrew Yazzie (Diné) has been named director for American Indian Student Services (AISS). Yazzie assumes the role following the promotion of long-time director Pam Agoyo (Cochiti, Kewa, Ohkay Owingeh) to executive director for Student Support in July 2023.

Albuquerque adds new amenities to enhance local parks

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024

The City’s Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) has added shade structures and drinking fountains to dozens of parks across Albuquerque, with more planned for this year. These amenities aim to help residents spend more time at parks, especially during the hot summer months, by providing additional shade and water.

AFT rejects negotiation request from UNM hospital over employee contracts

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 22, 2024

For the fifth time in the past year, the United Health Professionals of New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has rejected UNM Hospital’s offer to negotiate a contract on behalf of the regular employees it seeks to represent who work at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center – A Campus of UNM Hospital (SRMC).

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 21

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 21

Las Cruces announces Labor Day closures for city offices

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

In observance of Labor Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. However, all emergency services, including police and fire, will operate as usual.

NMSU Cooperative Extension Service agents honored at national conference

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural agents and specialists were recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in July.

UNM's College of Education welcomes largest freshman class of faculty

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

The College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) at the University of New Mexico is welcoming 19 new faculty members this fall, marking the largest 'freshman class of faculty' in recent years.

Las Cruces communications director named among top women leaders in New Mexico

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

Mandy Leatherwood Guss, Communications Director for the City of Las Cruces, has been selected by Women We Admire as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of New Mexico for 2024.

Retail crime operation recovers over $8K in stolen goods

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

A retail crime operation conducted by Las Cruces police, the Department of Homeland Security, and retail store investigators resulted in one arrest and the recovery of more than $8,000 in stolen merchandise from multiple locations.

Las Cruces opens cooling stations amid high temperatures

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

With daytime temperatures expected to remain high over the next few days, the City of Las Cruces will keep its cooling stations open through Saturday.

NMSU's Learning Games Lab celebrates two decades with anniversary event

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

For two decades, New Mexico State University’s Learning Games Lab has collaborated with youth to design and test video games. This initiative has facilitated the creation of science-based, computer-enhanced educational programs such as games, animations, and interactive tools.

Morris Street construction project set to begin August 26

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE - ABCWUA crews will commence a project on August 26 to install a connector pipe across Morris Street, enhancing the utility’s non-potable water system. This system is utilized for irrigation of parks and golf courses on the north side of town. The connection work aims to provide an additional supply option.

Six UNM students awarded Undergraduate Research Scholarships for Fall 2024

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 21, 2024

Six undergraduates at The University of New Mexico have been chosen to receive the Undergraduate Research Scholarship for Fall 2024. The scholarship, presented by the Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD), is intended to support students who lack resources to be paid for conducting research in their main area of interest.

Domenici Campaign: Opponent Heinrich ‘has only worked to allow more drugs, more cartels, and more violence’

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2024

U.S. Senate Candidate for New Mexico Nella Domenici's campaign stated that opponent Martin Heinrich's border policies have led to increased danger in New Mexican communities. The Domenici campaign released the statement in a press release on August 19.