News from January 2024
UNM and other institutions study climate change impacts on high-latitude ecosystems
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 5, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently announced a research collaboration aimed at expanding the understanding of climate change impacts on food webs, particularly in high-latitude ecosystems. The findings suggest that climate change is significantly affecting ecosystems in the Arctic tundra and boreal forests, regions where fauna are adapted to extreme cold winter temperatures.
New Mexico Arts announces 2024 Arts & Military Mini Grant recipients
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has revealed that New Mexico Arts, the state's arts agency, is the driving force behind the 2024 Arts and the Military Mini Grant program. The initiative will see $2,500 mini grants allocated to benefit military and veteran audiences.
NM Human Services Department welcomes new deputy secretaries
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has announced new leadership appointments. Kathy Slater-Huff and Kyra Ochoa have been named as deputy secretaries.
NMED releases Dec 2023 Enforcement Watch updates
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently disclosed updates for December 2023 on the Enforcement Watch. The report revealed that within this period, 99 new entries were added to the active matters listing, while seven matters were moved to the resolved matters listing.
NM secures federal grant for statewide teacher residencies
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has announced the procurement of a five-year, $8 million federal grant for NM Residencies. This initiative is designed to provide aspiring teachers with a year of co-teaching experience alongside seasoned mentor teachers during their pre-service preparation program.
APS celebrates 30 teachers earning National Board Certification in 2023
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) recently revealed that 30 of its teachers achieved National Board Certification in 2023, a prestigious accolade granted to educators who meet rigorous standards. APS now ranks among the top ten school districts nationwide for the number of National Board Certified Teachers.
DOH acknowledges Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has declared January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to highlight the significance of screenings in combating this disease. The DOH's Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection (BCC) Program offers cervical cancer screening for individuals aged between 21 and 65 years.
Indigenous art from Canada to be featured at Albuquerque Museum
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The city of Albuquerque has announced that the Albuquerque Museum is currently hosting an exhibition titled "Coast to Coast to Coast: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection." The exhibition, curated and organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario, explores the dynamic interplay between present and past. It examines artists' connections with land, ancestors, and one another among those residing along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic coasts.
NMSU College of Business alumni and graduate students triumph in Aggie Shark Tank
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The University of New Mexico (NMSU) has announced Adriana Garcia, a graduate student entrepreneur from the NMSU College of Business, as one of the winners of the 2023 Aggie Shark Tank. She secured first place in the "Shark Favorite" category, earning a $5,000 grand prize while presenting her concept for BAClog, a data-driven consumer insights platform for alcohol sales.
UNM study emphasizes swift replanting of conifer forests post-wildfires
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 3, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has disclosed that its scientists are undertaking experiments to comprehend the difficulties associated with reforestation in the semi-arid southwestern United States. This region often experiences low survival rates of conifer seedlings following wildfires. The research conducted by UNM Biology Ph.D. recipient Joseph Crockett and Professor Matthew Hurteau emphasizes the urgency for swift replanting of conifer forests after wildfires, given the impact of hot and dry conditions on seedling survival.