News from October 2024
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Oct. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2024
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 3
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 2
City of Albuquerque City Council met Sept. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 4
Southwest Public Policy Institute says public records access lawsuit against City of Albuquerque was 'the only mechanism available to us'
By Nicholas Malfitano | Oct 3, 2024
A public policy organization has sued the City of Albuquerque and its City Clerk to obtain expanded access to public records requests, a move which it called “the only mechanism available to us to compel compliance.”
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2024
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Oct. 2
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Oct. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2024
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 2
Interfaith groups push for fossil-free retirement investment options
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2024
American workers invest substantial amounts in retirement funds, typically through employer-sponsored 401(k) and 403(b) plans. These plans often have significant investments in fossil fuels. A dilemma arises for people of faith who wish to align their investments with their moral values of protecting vulnerable communities and being responsible stewards of the Earth.
New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board announces upcoming public meeting
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2024
The New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at New Mexico State University, Gerald Thomas Hall in Las Cruces, NM. Participants can also attend via audio and video conference.
Home electrification reduces costs and improves air quality
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 3, 2024
Electrifying homes is a topic gaining attention, as it promises to cut energy bills, improve indoor air quality, and decrease climate pollution. A video provided by 350 New Mexico highlights the benefits of home electrification. It features real homeowners sharing their experiences with new tax credits and rebates that make heat pump installations and other electrification upgrades more affordable.
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Oct. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 1
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 30
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Sept. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Monday, Sept. 30
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Aug. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 28
New Mexico Republican party names J.D. Vance winner of Vice Presidential debate against Tim Walz
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2024
Republican Ohio Senator J.D. Vance faced Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during the first Vice Presidential debate, held in Albuquerque on October 1.
Webinar explores ethical implications of rising demand for transitional minerals
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2024
Amid the ongoing shift from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources, the demand for transitional minerals is on the rise. This situation poses significant questions about mining practices, particularly on Indigenous lands. A recent webinar addressed these concerns and explored how people of faith and conscience might respond.
FOG opens registration for seminar on New Mexico's open government laws
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2024
Registration is now open for the 2024 FOG Continuing Education Seminar. The event, titled “Unlocking Access: A Deep Dive into New Mexico’s Open Government Laws,” will take place on November 1, 2024, in Albuquerque at the offices of the New Mexico Bar Association located at 5121 Masthead St. NE.
Voters to decide on New Mexico Constitutional Amendment 3 in November
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 2, 2024
New Mexico voters will decide on Constitutional Amendment 3 in the upcoming November ballot. The proposed amendment, if passed, would permit the Dean of the University of New Mexico School of Law to appoint a designee to chair judicial nominating commissions when necessary.
UNM digital repository sees high demand for legal scholarship
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
The University of New Mexico's (UNM) decision to migrate its School of Law's three law journals to the UNM Digital Repository has increased accessibility for legal scholars' work worldwide. This transition has also allowed an analysis of which articles are most impactful based on download statistics.
School of Law appoints Rachel O. Woods as associate director
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
The School of Law has announced the appointment of Rachel O. Woods as the new Associate Director of Career Services. In her new role, Woods will offer career guidance, lead professional development workshops, and act as a liaison to employers throughout the state.
Class of 2004 celebrates two decades since graduation
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 1, 2024
The class of 2004 held its 20th reunion on September 6, 2024. Out of the ninety-two graduates from that year, twenty-nine attended the event.