News from September 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout introduced resolution R-24-89 today in Albuquerque, NM, aimed at improving the use of official City social media accounts. The resolution directs the City Administration to develop a comprehensive social media policy that outlines clear guidelines for appropriate use, accountability, and consequences for misuse.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
The Santa Fe County Public Works Department has announced upcoming construction activities on several roadways as part of its ongoing county-wide roadway revitalization project.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
A crucial summit, organized by the Homeless Coordinating Council, gathered experts and stakeholders to address the intertwined challenges of mental health and substance use disorders, commonly referred to as a dual diagnosis. Health care professionals, community leaders, and advocates for the inaugural Dual Diagnosis and Recovery Summit met for thoughtful, solutions-focused conversations on Sept. 11, 2024. The event was sponsored by The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque Public Schools, and the Veterans...
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
Meet Kristina Sowar, a medical doctor and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of New Mexico. She also serves as the program director for the UNM School of Medicine’s General Psychiatry Residency program and co-director for the School of Medicine’s Office of Professional Wellbeing. Her work has been showcased in journal articles, and she has won three teaching awards since 2019.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
UNM-Taos Massage Therapy Program has achieved national accreditation from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). This recognition includes the program coordinator, Susan Myers.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
The STEM+ Education and Research Institute at New Mexico State University will host a statewide conference to bring together K-12 and disciplinary-based STEM education researchers and practitioners from across the state’s higher education institutions to share evidence, best practices, and research.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
The Lowrider Bike Program, now in its third year with the Duke City Chapter, has expanded to include more trade skills training and enhanced mentorship connections between youth, the lowrider community, and law enforcement. Led by Rob Vanderslice of Vanderslice Kustom Shop, the program offers students training in trades such as welding, leatherwork, upholstering, paint and body fabrication, and pinstriping.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is celebrating its 127 postdoctoral researchers during National Postdoc Appreciation Week, held annually in the third week of September. This event, recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives since 2010 and sponsored by the National Postdoc Association (NPA) since 2009, acknowledges the significant contributions of postdocs to research.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
Aurora Innovation Inc. is set to host a two-day Partner Summit, where company leaders will present updates, including the introduction of its Partner Success Program and plans for route expansion across New Mexico between El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 13, 2024
New Mexico State University’s College of Business will honor multiple alumni for outstanding career achievements and fostering ties within the business community at the 2024 Hall of Fame banquet.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Sept. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2024
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 13
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The University of New Mexico Hospital and the United Health Professionals NM division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have agreed to resume good-faith bargaining. This development follows a ruling by a New Mexico District Court judge, who ordered that negotiations should continue while awaiting a decision on whether PRN (pro re nata) employees, or temporary freelance workers, should be included in the bargaining unit.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Rio Rancho Campus (HSRR) is collaborating with partners in Sandoval County to host a series of small business trainings aimed at supporting the local community.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The Meerscheidt Recreation Center, located at 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will adjust or cancel adult sport sessions during the upcoming Las Cruces Public Schools’ fall break closure.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
A University of New Mexico alumnus began a new role in August as an aerodynamics design engineer with the McLaren Formula 1 team in Woking, England.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The New Mexico Agricultural Leadership Program, a hands-on, 18-month initiative for professionals over 25, is now accepting applications. Designed to develop multicultural and knowledgeable leaders in agriculture, the program explores agricultural policy at both state and national levels and addresses sociocultural issues in New Mexico. Established in 2001, it operates under the Department of Agricultural Extension and Education at New Mexico State University (NMSU).
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Proactive Response Teams made 233 arrests citywide during the month of August.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will host a Jujube Fruit Tasting Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 21. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste various jujube fruits, observe their field performance, and learn about planting.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the addition of the Carlisle Village Cleaners site to its Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL identifies sites where historic releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants pose significant threats to human health and the environment.
