News from January 2024
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 19
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
Bernalillo County has announced that its Board of Commissioners will prioritize six key items for review during the upcoming legislative session. This move signifies the county's strategic focus on legislative matters.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has announced the commencement of the grant application process for the Healthy Soil Program. Both Eligible Entities and Individual Applicants are invited to submit their proposals.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has declared its intention to offer residents of Clovis, living near Cannon Air Force Base, as well as base personnel, the opportunity for free blood testing for specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals used in a variety of products such as food packaging, nonstick cookware, and certain firefighting materials.
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By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced the introduction of an interactive dashboard by its Office of Strategic Initiatives. The new tool simplifies research on uranium impacts and facilitates access to relevant government agencies. The dashboard, developed in collaboration with the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), is a response to recent legislation aimed at enhancing transparency on the reclamation status of former uranium mine and mill sites.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
The city of Albuquerque recently disclosed that the KiMo Theatre will be the venue for the red carpet premiere of the third season of Bands of Enchantment Albuquerque Sessions. The premiere event will spotlight Albuquerque's own Prism B!tch.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has revealed that Professor Mary Rice from the College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) is conducting research into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education. As detailed in Computers in the Schools, her inquiries focus on how AI can support children with disabilities and level the educational playing field for all students, irrespective of their district's location or funding.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has recently proposed several rule changes for public schools in the state, including one that could implement a five-day instructional week. This proposal has ignited controversy, with officials such as State Rep. Gail Armstrong (R-New Mexico), expressing their opposition, arguing that it fails to consider the diverse needs of the state's school districts.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 11, 2024
An open letter, representing the concerns of over 200 New Mexico teachers and school personnel, was recently drafted by Sarah Smith of the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance. Addressed to New Mexico Education Secretary Arsenio Romero, the letter highlights a multitude of issues that educators face daily, with a particular emphasis on the pervasive violence in New Mexico schools.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Nov. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Dec. 19
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
UNM Health Sciences has announced that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) will be donating a $1.6 million gift to support The University of New Mexico College of Nursing. This generous contribution will aid in supporting Accelerated 2nd Degree Bachelor of Science (ABSN) students, advanced practice Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students, and facilitate the creation of an endowed faculty professorship within the college.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced a $110,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The funding is intended for a yearlong study on how universities use intersectionality in data collection to understand complex inequalities in higher education and other policy areas. The research, co-led by Dr. Nancy López of UNM, Dr. Yasmiyn Irizarry from the University of Texas-Austin, and Dr. Edward Vargas from Arizona State University, seeks to examine the concurrent impact of race, gender, and class as categories of experience.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
Bernalillo County has been named the recipient of a $640,000 grant from the State Homeland Security Grant Program. This competitive award is provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and overseen by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The funds will be utilized to bolster professional development training and aid in the maintenance and procurement of vital emergency response equipment.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has announced that its board of directors has approved three service providers for the Restoring Our Communities (ROC) program. Alongside this decision, the board also endorsed a modification to the ROC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), allowing experienced service providers to undertake up to five projects concurrently. This announcement was made on January 8th.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has received platinum-level recognition from Family Friendly New Mexico for its workplace policies. This acknowledgment is complemented by UNM's attainment of the newly introduced Education Support Special Designation, a joint venture with the United Way of Central New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the appointment of its alumnus, Daniel J. Jones, as entrepreneur-in-residence at the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, which is located within NMSU's Arrowhead Center. Jones, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from NMSU in 2004, will leverage his expertise to bolster entrepreneurial initiatives within the university.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2024
State Rep. Bill Rehm (R-N.M.) has initiated several bills aiming to curb crime in New Mexico. Rehm, a retired captain from the Bernalillo County sheriff's office, believes these bills would be advantageous for New Mexican citizens if enacted. Consequently, he penned a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.), seeking her support.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 19
