New Mexico Sun

Scores of vegans, food enthusiasts, and the vegan curious attended the 9th Annual Red & Green VegFest at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel on Saturday, August 17. District 7 Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn collaborated with Sprouting Compassion to sponsor the culinary and educational festival. Councilor Fiebelkorn moderated presentations throughout the day, while her partner, Paul Roybal, served as the event MC and conducted a cooking demonstration.

Fulbright scholar brings Sardinian ethnomusicology expertise to UNM

Sardinian ethnomusicologist Diego Pani will serve as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence for the next 10 months at The University of New Mexico (UNM). He and his wife will be hosted by UNM Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Anthropology, Kristina Jacobsen, who has previously conducted ethnographic fieldwork on the Mediterranean island.

Eddie Nuñez leaves University of New Mexico for leadership role at University of Houston

University of New Mexico Vice President and Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez, whose seven-year tenure has witnessed successes for the Lobos on the field, in the classroom, and in fundraising, has accepted a position as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston, a member of the Big XII Conference.

Mayor Keller delivers annual state of the city address at community event

Mayor Tim Keller is set to deliver his sixth State of the City address today at a community event hosted at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. This free event aims to bring families together, provide insights into the city's priorities and initiatives, and offer a family picnic night at the zoo. Pre-registration is required due to limited space.

Mayor Keller outlines public safety initiatives during State of City address

Today, Mayor Tim Keller delivered his sixth State of the City address at a community event hosted at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. The gathering brought over 1,300 people together to learn about city efforts on a range of fronts including public safety, housing and homelessness solutions, and creating safe, vibrant ‘third places’ for people of all ages to find belonging in their communities.

OVPR announces newest cohort of Zancada fellows

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has announced the newest cohort for the 2024-2025 Zancada Graduate Fellowship Program. The Zancada Fellowship provides students with professional development programming, opportunities to engage with campus and community leaders, and a forum to build connections with an interdisciplinary cohort of dynamic scholars.

Albuquerque officials commence Phase Two construction at Joan Jones Community Center

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilors Joaquin Baca and Louie Sanchez, and members of the community gathered to mark the commencement of Phase Two construction at the Joan Jones Community Center. This initiative is part of Albuquerque's ongoing effort to create "third places" for families—spaces outside of home and work where people can connect with their community.

UNM-Gallup students achieve top placements at 2024 SkillsUSA Championship

Six students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup recently achieved top placements at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championship in Atlanta. Representing the state, Kayliegh Begay, Sonny Gene, Kitana James, Mason Joe, Layla Perry, and Carlos Silva competed and placed in the top 13 of their respective categories.

Parks & Recreation Department activates sprinklers amid high temperatures

The Parks & Recreation Department (PRD) is activating sprinklers in four parks tomorrow, August 17, as part of "Operation Cooldown 2024" due to another triple-digit temperature day being expected. This initiative provides families with a fun, no-cost way to cool off as the outdoor pool season winds down. The following parks (Group 3) will host sprinkler play from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow:

Las Cruces police seek help identifying shooting suspect

Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for the shooting of a 52-year-old man.

NMSU researchers receive NSF grant for study on public health messaging

Three researchers from New Mexico State University’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation have received a National Science Foundation grant to fund a new research project aimed at examining public health messaging and misinformation.

UNM-Taos expands food pantry services amid rising living costs

Taos, N.M. — The rising cost of food and basic needs has impacted many, including college students. In response, the UNM-Taos Student Government Association (SGA) initiated the Lobo Food Pantry on Klauer campus during the 2021-2022 academic year. Initially an outdoor cabinet at Fred Peralta Hall, the pantry has now been upgraded and relocated to Padre Martinez Hall with support from the LOR Foundation. The new facility, named Thrive: Food and Resource Center, opens on August 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for August 23 at 1:30 p.m.

UNM researcher offers tips on reducing exposure to pervasive microplastic pollution

Many people are discussing microplastics—tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in diameter—and their pervasive presence in the environment. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers have discovered microplastics in various parts of the human body, including the brain, testicular tissue, and even the womb. Despite the alarming findings, a researcher at the UNM College of Population Health believes there are measures individuals can take to reduce exposure to microplastics.

UNM transforms old broadcast studio into live stream production facility

The old broadcast studio inside the Department of Communication and Journalism at The University of New Mexico is undergoing a significant transformation.

Tech startup founders complete Scale Up NM's C-Suite Sprint

The Scale Up New Mexico program, partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently celebrated the completion of its third 2024 cohort of the C-Suite Sprint acceleration program.

New ESPN documentary explores UNM professor's efforts on controversial MLB 'perfect game

A new ESPN documentary revisits one of the most debated moments in American sports history: former Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game in 2010, disrupted by a controversial call from umpire Jim Joyce. The program, titled "28 Outs: An Imperfect Story," features significant contributions from University of New Mexico Political Science adjunct professor Lawrence Jones.

Albuquerque officials advance construction on Joan Jones Community Center expansion

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilors Joaquin Baca and Louie Sanchez, and members of the community celebrated the start of construction on Phase Two of the Joan Jones Community Center. This initiative is part of the city’s ongoing focus on creating safe "third places" for families. A third place is defined as a space outside of home and work where people can connect with their community and socialize.

NMSU Alcalde hosts field day focusing on non-traditional crop research

New Mexico is best known for growing a variety of crops, including chile, pecans, onions, and grapes. However, New Mexico State University (NMSU) researchers are exploring several non-traditional crops to understand their adaptability to the state’s regions.

Las Cruces opens cooling stations amid extreme heat forecast