News from September 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
SANTA FE, NM - Commissioner Anna Hansen (D-2) and the Santa Fe County Public Works Department invite the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Santa Fe River Greenway Project, Section B, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at San Ysidro Crossing.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
Michelle Donaldson, chairwoman of ABQ Reads, board member of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC), and general manager of KOB-TV, recently discussed the ABQ Reads program on KKOB News Radio with Bob Clark. The program, a collaboration between GACC and Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), depends on volunteer tutors to help young students develop essential reading and writing skills.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
Rancho Viejo Solar, LLC has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Rancho Viejo Solar project in Santa Fe County, NM. The proposed project will span 680 acres and include various components such as a solar facility, a 1-acre collector substation, a 3-acre battery energy storage system (BESS), a 2.3-mile generation tie-in line, a 2.1-mile access road, a water storage tank with a diameter of 26.3 feet, and a 1,400-square-foot operations building.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The City of Las Cruces will break ground on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, for Fire Station 9, a $9.4 million project approved by voters in 2022 through a General Obligation Bond. The station is intended to service the fast-growing neighborhoods north of Highway 70 on the city’s East Mesa.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is set to host its annual Silent Lights event on Thursday, September 19, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Smith Plaza. This year's event will feature six DJs, three stages, and a silent disco experience for students and their guests.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – APD homicide detectives charged two individuals in connection to the Aug. 24, 2024, murder of 19-year-old Christian Aragon during a dispute over an ATV.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 12, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's Small Business Office, Planning Department, and Job Training Albuquerque are collaborating to host the upcoming Small Business Resource Fair. This event aims to connect attendees with over 30 organizations dedicated to fostering business development. Representatives from various city departments, lending institutions, marketing agencies, and more will be available to provide assistance and support.
By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 12, 2024
A New Mexico federal judge has ruled that election authorities in that state discriminated against an election integrity organization when it refused the group access to voter rolls in their effort to ensure the records are free of inconsistencies and the potential for fraud.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Aug. 12
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
A fire began earlier this afternoon at the Cerro Colorado Landfill. As of 4:45 PM, the fire is contained and the plume of smoke from the fire is no longer visible from the Sunport.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
Del Esparza, chairman of the board of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, and Terri Cole, GACC president and CEO, have expressed their support for the University of New Mexico Hospital mill levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. In an op-ed published in The Sunday Journal on Sept. 8, they outlined their reasons for backing the measure.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
A School of Engineering graduate student’s work in energy storage has received a significant boost, thanks to a prestigious fellowship she recently received.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, to mark the opening of the pickleball courts at the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex located at 4582 Sonoma Springs Avenue.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Clayton Livestock Research Center will showcase its research and new amenities during the annual field day event on September 16. This year's event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be held at the center located at 15 NMSU Lane in Clayton, New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver addressed the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on House Administration during a hearing titled “American Confidence in Elections: Looking Ahead to the 2024 General Election.” The session aimed to tackle the declining public confidence in election processes and outcomes.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 11, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) geology students now have access to the Reynolds Field Station for Education and Science Research (RFS), thanks to a partnership between NMSU and RFS. This collaboration offers students opportunities for research, field courses, and educational outreach.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Tuesday, Sept. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Aug. 8
