News from January 2024
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Jan. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Jan. 25
City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Jan. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Thursday, Jan. 25
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Jan. 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Jan. 25
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 24
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Jan. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Wednesday, Jan. 24
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Jan. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Jan. 22
City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Jan. 22
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will meet Jan. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29
City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet Jan. 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Jan. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 23
NHCC chosen as venue for 6th annual Latinx Games Festival
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has announced that the 6th Annual Latinx Games Festival will be held in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC). The event aims to foster connections, facilitate learning, and advocate for Latinx game developers by providing them a global platform to explore opportunities in the video game industry.
NMSU music professor releases jazz album, performing live
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently revealed that its regents professor of music, Jim Shearer, has launched a project titled "Cloud Bowling with Claude Bolling" in collaboration with Summit Records. The occasion is set to be commemorated through live concert performances by Shearer.
Four NMSU Foundation members promoted to senior leadership team
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced that the NMSU Foundation has elevated four staff members to assistant vice president and deputy chief of staff positions. The promotions underscore their proficiency in alumni relations, fundraising, data analysis, and project management.
NMSU highlights its Alamogordo virtual reality lab
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 26, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the successful implementation of its interactive learning lab, the Aggie I-Lab. This initiative equips NMSU Alamogordo faculty with the resources to incorporate engaging educational experiences into their courses. The Aggie I-Lab, launched as part of a collaboration between Project Ready, Commit, Continue, and Complete (Project RC3) and Learn New Mexico, is designed to enhance student preparation for future careers.
NMSU hosts 'Taking the Pentagon to the People' event
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 26, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced a partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The collaboration aims to facilitate an initiative titled 'Taking the Pentagon to the People', designed to inform faculty members about various opportunities including research, fellowships, sabbaticals, personnel exchanges, and small business ventures.
Sandia and UNM partner for enhanced rocket efficiency
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 26, 2024
Sandia National Laboratories has recently announced that nuclear engineer Sal Rodriguez is leading an innovative rocket project in collaboration with the University of New Mexico and student Graham Monroe. The initiative, which has its roots in Monroe's work as a student intern with Rodriguez at Sandia in 2019, has evolved into Monroe's master's thesis project. This builds upon Rodriguez's copyrighted dimpling program from 2014.
MVD proposes digital driver’s licenses
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 26, 2024
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department has announced that the New Mexico Motor Vehicles Division (MVD) is proposing legislation to introduce electronic driver’s licenses and identification cards. If passed, this legislation would allow the MVD to provide electronic credentials to customers at no additional cost alongside their physical licenses and identification cards.
Environment Department seeks input on strategic water supply
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 25, 2024
The New Mexico Environment Department has recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the strategic water supply. This action represents the initial phase in the development process of the strategic water supply, setting the groundwork for future actions and initiatives.
Mars' methane release tied to atmospheric pressure fluctuations
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 25, 2024
Los Alamos National Laboratory has revealed that its researchers, utilizing high-performance computing clusters, have simulated the movement of methane in underground fractures. They discovered that fluctuations in atmospheric pressure could potentially release subsurface methane on Mars. This significant insight is expected to assist NASA's Curiosity rover in determining when and where to search for potential signs of life.
CYFD and NMDWS hosts roswell rapid hire event for job recruitment
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 24, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) recently announced that the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), in partnership with NMDWS, hosted a Rapid Hire event in Roswell, New Mexico. The aim was to fill a variety of positions. In preparation for the event, New Mexico Workforce Connection Career Consultants offered assistance to individuals in crafting, updating, and printing their resumes.