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City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Dec. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 13

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Dec. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Dec. 11

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Jan. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 17

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Jan. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 17

City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Jan. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Tuesday, Jan. 16

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Jan. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Monday, Jan. 16

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Jan. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2024

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 16

New Mexico legislative session focuses on public safety and LGBTQ rights

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 19, 2024

The 2024 legislative session in New Mexico commenced this week, marked by the usual formalities and anticipation among those eager to represent their communities. Organizations such as EQNM, Planned Parenthood, ACLU, and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Providers were present in significant numbers. Notably, Representative Cristina Parajon was welcomed as the first LGBTQ-identifying member of the Majority Caucus in the House.

Study reveals NMSU's billion-dollar economic impact

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 18, 2024

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has released the results of a study conducted by its Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development (C-BED), which indicate a significant impact on the state's economy, amounting to billions of dollars. The study, titled "Economic Impact and Contribution of New Mexico State University, 2022," underscores the vital role that research expenditures play in bolstering the university's economic influence.

Manny Gonzales announces U.S. Senate run as Republican

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 15, 2024

Former Bernalillo County Sheriff, Manny Gonzales, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. After years of membership in the Democratic Party, Gonzales is now running for New Mexico's senate seat as a Republican.

NM museum unearths massive relative of Tyrannosaurus rex in western discovery

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 14, 2024

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has revealed that researchers from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) have discovered the earliest known relative of Tyrannosaurus rex in North America. This newly unearthed dinosaur is more primitive than T. rex, yet it shares a similar impressive size.

Bernalillo County updates 2024 capital improvement program website

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 14, 2024

Bernalillo County has recently unveiled its revamped website, providing a detailed overview of the county's capital improvement program and capital outlay requests. The website includes background information and project summaries, serving as an exhaustive guide to all capital outlay requests scheduled for presentation in the 2024 legislative session.