News from March 2024
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Wednesday, March 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, March 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, March 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, March 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, March 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, March 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, March 13
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 16, 2024
The University of New Mexico is set to celebrate a significant milestone as the Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies reaches its 20th year in 2024. To honor this achievement, the Department of Native American Studies (NAS) will host the 20th Viola F. Cordova Memorial Symposium on Tuesday, March 26, from 12 to 2 p.m.Under the theme "Looking Back, Moving Forward: 20 Years of the Native American Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree," the symposium will feature NAS alumni from 2011. These alumni will participate in panels discussing the practical application of their NAS...
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 15, 2024
Myles Culbertson, a seasoned figure in various fields including ranching, banking, and law enforcement, has taken the helm as the State Director of the Convention of States Action New Mexico (COSNM).
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
Residents in the northwest parts of the city are advised that some recycling routes will experience a delay in collection until Saturday, March 16. The affected streets have been listed, and residents are urged to check if their street is included in the list. For those whose streets are not listed but have not had their recycling picked up, the advice is to contact 311 or visit the city's website to report the missed pick-up.The extensive list of affected streets includes Upper Canyon NW, Black Volcano NW, Cliff Base NW, and many others. The city's recycling collection...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
Albuquerque, you did it! Thanks to the support of the community and everyone who voted, the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden has secured its spot on the list of Best Botanical Gardens. The prestigious recognition comes after previous acknowledgments from the Travel Channel, Trip Advisor, and other platforms that have lauded the garden as among the best in the nation.The news was met with excitement and gratitude from the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, with a spokesperson stating, "Albuquerque, you did it! Thanks to the support of the community and everyone who voted, we secured...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at creating affordable housing through the conversion of hotel and office buildings in and around the International District. Mayor Tim Keller expressed the city's commitment to affordable housing, stating, “We’re putting our money where our mouth is to make sure we’re creating housing for Albuquerque families.”The Request for Proposals (RFP) offers up to $4 million dollars to support housing projects that add affordable units in key Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas. District 6 Councilor Nichole Rodgers...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
A total of 38 major-party candidates have submitted their declarations to run for their respective offices for the 2024 Primary Election in Doña Ana County. The filing took place on Tuesday, March 12, at the Doña Ana County Government Center, as mandated by NM Stat 1-8-26.The candidates who filed included individuals running for non-federal, statewide, and countywide positions such as State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Magistrate Court Judge, County Clerk, County Treasurer, and County Commissioner. Candidates running for Federal offices had filed...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
The New Mexico Colorectal Cancer Screening ECHO Program has been launched to raise awareness about the importance of colorectal cancer screening in the state. The program, a joint effort between the New Mexico Department of Health’s Comprehensive Cancer Program, UNM’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society (ACS), and Project ECHO, aims to train and mentor healthcare providers across New Mexico.Dr. Prajakta Adsul from the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center emphasized the need for collaboration with a health equity lens to increase screening rates, stating,...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
4th graders at Zia Elementary School were treated to an interactive field trip with the City of Albuquerque, hosted by Mayor Tim Keller at Civic Plaza on Thursday morning. The event aimed to provide students with a firsthand experience of how the city operates and the various departments within it.Representatives from Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Solid Waste Management, Sustainability, and the ABQ BioPark joined Mayor Keller to showcase their work and engage the students. The interactive sessions included demonstrations from three police cars,...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
Students from Albuquerque’s 21st Century Public Academy recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in history at the Coronado Historic Site. The visit took place on March 14, 2024, where the students explored the beauty of the location and had the chance to visit Kuaua Pueblo, a structure built by the Tiwa People over 700 years ago.During their visit, the students engaged in various activities, including grinding corn, learning about traditional gardening methods, and touring the painted kiva. The experience provided them with a glimpse into the rich cultural...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, alongside Councilor Brook Bassan, signed O-24-1 into law today, aiming to enhance the safety and quality of life in neighborhoods by streamlining the process for demolishing unsafe structures. The ordinance focuses on removing unsafe commercial buildings, accessory structures, and dwellings unfit for human habitation.According to Mayor Keller, dilapidated buildings pose significant risks to communities, attracting criminal activities, causing issues for neighbors, and draining city resources. Keller emphasized the city's commitment to...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has issued a notice regarding a possible quorum at the upcoming Citizen Police Academy training session. According to the board, "A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be in attendance at the Albuquerque Police Academy, 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, regarding the Citizen Police Academy."However, it has been clarified that "No Board business will be discussed at the Citizen Police Academy training on March 19, 2024." The training is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, starting...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2024
Albuquerque’s scenic West Mesa is set to become a hub for film and television production with the development of Mesa Film Studios (MFS) on City-owned property along Atrisco Vista Blvd. The first phase of the project, with an estimated capital investment of $57 million on a 60-acre site, is expected to create numerous job opportunities and have a significant economic impact.Mayor Tim Keller expressed gratitude for the partnerships that have facilitated the project, stating, “Film and TV production is happening in full force in Albuquerque... This major development on the...
