News from June 2024
New safety measures set for Louisiana Blvd under Vision Zero initiative
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 26, 2024
The City of Albuquerque’s Vision Zero program is commencing its first major project funded by the Automated Speed Enforcement program. The initiative involves restriping and rethinking Louisiana Blvd from Gibson to Central, with the goal of reducing pedestrian deaths and enhancing street safety.
Four UNM students join national Model Constitutional Convention
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 26, 2024
The nation’s first-ever Student-Led Constitutional Convention, hosted by Arizona State University’s Center for Constitutional Design, saw participation from 110 student delegates selected from over 70 universities and colleges. Among these delegates were four students from The University of New Mexico (UNM): Alexsia Minetos, Gareth Ripol, Edward Spalione, and Nectaria Kurth. UNM's Professor Lawrence Jones, who teaches Constitutional Law, was also part of the mentoring faculty committee.
Job Training Albuquerque expands offerings with new hospitality courses
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 26, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Job Training Albuquerque (JTA), the City of Albuquerque’s premier workforce program in partnership with CNM, is expanding its courses to serve the local hospitality industry, an important employment sector in the city. Through a new partnership with the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA), JTA will now provide a range of courses tailored for restaurant and hospitality workers. The new courses include an online ServSafe food handler class, a private ServSafe food safety class, a ServSafe Manager certification class, and a comprehensive online employee...
Jemez Historic Site to host Solar Viewing event
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
The Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs has announced a solar viewing event entitled Looking to the Skies: Ancient and Modern Astronomers.
Jemez Historic Site to host Summer Star Party
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
The Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs has announced a summer star party event, with star gazing and astronomy lessons.
Albuquerque to announce its seventh poet laureate on July 7
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture and the Albuquerque Poet Laureate Program will announce and introduce the city's seventh poet laureate during a celebration on Sunday, July 7, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque Museum. The program will include readings by former poet laureates and the incoming poet laureate, whose two-year term runs through June 2026.
New Mexico State University hosts annual 'Physics Summer Camp' for local high schoolers
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is hosting its annual "Physics Summer Camp" through the Department of Physics, aimed at introducing high school students to various physics disciplines and related sciences. The camp, held in Gardiner Hall, features lectures, lab tours, and hands-on activities led by NMSU physics students.
New Mexico Counties announce new bipartisan clerk’s affiliate leadership
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
The New Mexico Association of Counties Clerk's Affiliate has announced its new bipartisan leadership slate for the upcoming term. This group represents a balance of party affiliations and perspectives from both urban and rural areas, aimed at ensuring the continued success and integrity of the Clerk's Affiliate.
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center ranks top five nationally for social responsibility
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States for social responsibility and equity. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked SRMC among the best for patient outcomes, value of care, community benefit, and pay equity.
International students pursue master's degrees at New Mexico State University
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
Ahmed Mohammed is no stranger to helping those in need. More than a decade ago, Mohammed, then a medical student in Egypt, regularly volunteered to aid refugees passing through the Libyan desert during his school breaks. For three years, two of which coincided with the Arab Spring, he drew on his skills and sense of compassion to help displaced individuals and families seeking medical attention.
Albuquerque Animal Welfare offers tips for Fourth of July pet safety
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department is urging pet owners to take measures to protect their pets during the Fourth of July celebrations. While the holiday is a time for festive gatherings, it can be a distressing period for animals due to the loud fireworks, which often cause them to act unpredictably. Pets may run away, jump over fences, or even leap through windows out of fear.
Albuquerque safety department connects sex trafficking survivor with specialized resources
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
Recently, the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) responded to a distress call in northwest Albuquerque from a woman in her 40s urgently seeking shelter for the evening. Upon arrival, ACS Behavioral Health Responders learned that the woman identified herself as a victim of sex trafficking.
Dinosaur Trail section opens early as part of Santa Fe road project
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 25, 2024
Santa Fe, NM - On Friday, June 28, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the contractor for Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) will open Dinosaur Trail at Churchill Road to the Richards roundabout. This work has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule and marks the end of the detours required for the Northeast and Southeast Connectors Roads Project.
NMSU regents to hold closed meeting on June 28
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
The Board of Regents of New Mexico State University will hold a closed meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 28, at Doña Ana Community College’s East Mesa Campus in the DAEM Building, Room 205/207, located at 2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd. The purpose of the closed meeting is to discuss pending litigation and limited personnel matters in accordance with NMSA Section 10-15-1 H(7) and NMSA Section 10-15-1 H(2) of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.
Critically endangered western lowland gorilla born at ABQ BioPark
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
The ABQ BioPark has announced the birth of a critically endangered western lowland gorilla. The baby was born to first-time mother Nia Lewa at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Both mother and baby are reported to be in good health, supported by the entire gorilla troop.
ABQ RIDE enhances service for Isotopes day games
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
Attending Isotopes games is a staple of Albuquerque summers for families, and now ABQ RIDE is making the experience even easier. Route 16, nicknamed the “BUG,” traverses Broadway, University, Gibson, and continues onward to the Nob Hill area. Service on this route will be doubled on June 26, July 10, and September 12 to accommodate frequent and accessible service to arrive at weekday ball games at Isotopes Park. As you plan your summer activities, here are the reasons to keep ABQ RIDE in mind:
New robotics club empowers NMSU students
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
Maria Adeliz Ordoñez, a former high school VEX Robotics champion, found the absence of a college-level robotics team at New Mexico State University (NMSU) an opportunity to fill a gap. In fall 2022, she initiated the formation of NM State Robotics.
UNM Cancer Center introduces new CAR-T therapy for treating resistant cancers
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has introduced a new Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) therapy, which utilizes modified white blood cells to combat various cancers such as lymphomas, myelomas, and leukemias that have been resistant to conventional treatments. Dr. Shashank Cingam, who recently joined the center’s Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Team, has played a pivotal role in launching this program.
Nusenda Credit Union named top workplace by Albuquerque Journal
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
Nusenda Credit Union has been named by its employees as the Albuquerque Journal No. 1 Top Workplace in the large company category. Nusenda has been consistently ranked since the award’s inception 12 years ago, and this is the third time it holds the top spot.
Crime decreases after arrest of 11-year-old suspect in Albuquerque
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Key crimes decreased in two Northeast Heights neighborhoods following the recent arrest of an 11-year-old accused of a crime spree in the area. Another teen was also arrested.
