News from September 2024
Albuquerque offers grant opportunity for minority businesses and entrepreneurs
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 10, 2024
The city of Albuquerque has an opportunity for Black/African American- and Native/Indigenous-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
NMSU College of Engineering honors late professor Charley Johnson
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) chemical engineering professor and former NFL quarterback Charles Lane “Charley” Johnson passed away at the age of 85 on September 3 at his home in Las Cruces.
Michelle Donaldson discusses APS literacy program seeking volunteers
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
Albuquerque Reads, a program under the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, relies on volunteer tutors to help young students develop reading and writing skills. Michelle Donaldson, ABQ Reads chairwoman, GACC Board member, and KOB-TV general manager, emphasized the program's impact.
Common Cause releases Democracy Scorecard highlighting congressional support for voting rights
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog group, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," evaluating every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.
County sponsors low-cost pet health clinic on Sept. 13-15
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
Santa Fe, NM—Santa Fe County, in collaboration with RezDawg Rescue, will host a Spay/Neuter Clinic from September 13-15, 2024, at the Nambe Pueblo Wellness Center (28 Pin Oyegi, Santa Fe, NM 87506). This event aims to provide essential health services and resources for local pet owners.
NMSU Board of Regents to hold closed meeting on September 14
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will hold a closed meeting starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.
State agencies hold town hall on arsenic levels in Sunland Park's drinking water
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
State health and environment agencies will host a town hall in Sunland Park to discuss the health impacts of arsenic levels in local drinking water.
USS Albuquerque memorial proposed for Tingley Beach
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
The City, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, the Navy League New Mexico Council, and other partners, has unveiled a draft concept plan for a USS Albuquerque memorial to mark the beginning of Navy Week in Albuquerque. Named after the city, the USS Albuquerque is a nuclear submarine decommissioned in 2017. The sail from the vessel, currently divided into three pieces, was recently moved from storage at Kirtland Air Force Base to Pascetti Steel for restoration and reassembly. The City plans to build the memorial at Tingley Beach.
Two School of Engineering students receive Tau Beta Pi scholarships
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
Two seniors in the School of Engineering have been selected to receive scholarships from the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi.
Event planned for continued restoration of historic Phillips Chapel
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
A historic event is set to take place at Phillips Chapel, the oldest extant African American church in New Mexico, to celebrate its legacy and honor the late NMSU history professor Clarence H. Fielder. The event aims to raise funds for further restoration of the chapel and support a scholarship established in Fielder’s name.
Community center renamed after Reynaluz Juarez in Albuquerque
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
Today in Albuquerque, Mayor Tim Keller joined community leaders and family members of Reynaluz Juarez to rename the Whittier Community Center in honor of the longtime community organizer and advocate for the International District. Juarez was a dedicated supporter of youth and families until her passing in February 2022. This dedication is part of the ABQ Stories of Us project, an initiative designed to honor individuals who have significantly impacted Albuquerque's history and improved the lives of its residents.
NMSU Library hosts engineering alum Richard Leza for author talk and book-signing
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
A successful entrepreneur, businessman, and graduate from New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering will share his resilient story of beating the odds with the NMSU community during this year’s author talk event at the NMSU Zuhl Library.
UNM student collaborates on art project with local elementary school
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
Art student Angel Estrada from The University of New Mexico is collaborating with children at Lew Wallace Elementary School on a project to enhance the streets of Albuquerque. Estrada, who will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in Arts Education, moved to New Mexico in 2021 following the advice of his mentor, Santa Fe potter Romig Streeter.
Republicans say Democrats don't have priorities right with new Doña Ana abortion clinic
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 9, 2024
The Republican Party of New Mexico issued a statement after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on X that she would attend the groundbreaking of a $10 million abortion clinic in Doña Ana County. The taxpayer-funded clinic will provide late-term abortions.
Annual Mutt Strutt fundraiser supports Positive Links
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 8, 2024
City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn joined the Altura Park Neighborhood Association today for their annual Pet Fair & Community Social, featuring the Mutt Strutt fundraiser benefiting Positive Links. Positive Links is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to educating law enforcement, social workers, and others about the critical connection between animal abuse and human violence, including domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse.
New Mexico voters consider GO Bond 3 for higher education
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 8, 2024
General Obligation Bonds, or GO Bonds, come before the voters in New Mexico every two years. For higher education institutions across the state, they are a proven and accepted method of funding bricks and mortar projects throughout the state.
Albuquerque hosts MICD session focused on bridging boundaries for Native American communities
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 7, 2024
The City of Albuquerque and MASS Design Group hosted the Mayor’s Institute on City Design (MICD) Special Session: Bridging Boundaries over the last four days. This session was dedicated to supporting Native American constituents across urban and rural communities. During the event, mayors and tribal leaders gathered to discuss ways to bridge the gap between sovereign nations and municipal jurisdictions to better serve Native constituents. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller presented on housing solutions for the city’s Native American residents.
UNM expert discusses AI's potential impact on 2024 election
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 7, 2024
Artificial Intelligence has integrated into numerous aspects of daily life, including the 2024 election. Jessica Feezell, a Political Science Associate Professor at The University of New Mexico, asserts that AI's influence on this election will be unprecedented.
Longtime child welfare lobbyist Bill Jordan retires after 26 years
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 7, 2024
Bill Jordan, a longtime lobbyist at the Roundhouse, is retiring after 26 years with the nonprofit New Mexico Voices for Children. Throughout his career, Jordan has been dedicated to advocating for issues affecting young people.
NMBC announces 2024 Heroes Banquet to honor fallen first responders
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 7, 2024
The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has announced the 2024 Heroes Banquet in collaboration with Rebound New Mexico (RNM). The event will honor the families of fallen first responders who died in the line of duty this year.
