News from September 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has filled a critical role in the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), announcing that Dillon Shige has joined as deputy director. Dillon joins the City as a Councilman and Tribal Leader from the Pueblo of Zia and a Founding Board Member of the Pueblo Development Commission NGO. Dillon is an advocate for Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and the advancement of Native Health. He aims to further the perspectives of the Pueblo Peoples of New Mexico across global Indigenous issues.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, representatives from The University of New Mexico Health System, and the Reproductive Health Care Success Project broke ground on a clinic that aims to expand reproductive health care and improve maternal health outcomes for women in Southern New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has announced a new collaboration with PNC to support early childhood education and literacy. The museum’s Stories and Music in the Sky programs will receive grant funding from the PNC Foundation, allowing it to expand its reach and inspire a love of learning through story time, music, art, and movement. Additionally, PNC will sponsor an upgrade to the Stories in the Sky Book Nook within the interactive Elevation Station exhibition.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) is calling for volunteers to join several key committees for the 2025-27 term. The association values the contributions of its members and seeks dedicated individuals to help advance its goals.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
New Mexico has introduced its Home and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program, aimed at making energy-saving home improvements and appliances more affordable for eligible residents. The program launch saw attendance from various partner organizations, including executive director Joan Brown, osf, and Rev. Clara Sims.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
For the first time in years, the Institute for the Study of "Race" and Social Justice at the University of New Mexico has a new director.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
Inspired by the third tenet of Kwanzaa, “Ujima” by definition means “collective work and responsibility.” This guiding principle underpins the 2024-25 Office of Black Community Engagement’s (OBCE) entrepreneurial initiative. The Ujima Collective targets Black/African American and Native/Indigenous-owned companies with a mission to incorporate anti-racist practices and create a culturally inclusive workplace for all team members.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
New Mexico In Depth Executive Director Trip Jennings recently interviewed Bill Jordan, a longtime lobbyist for NM Voices for Children. Jordan retired last week after over 30 years of lobbying New Mexico lawmakers on various issues. During the interview, they discussed his experiences and aimed to demystify the Roundhouse for readers and viewers.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Through the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) in partnership with the FBI has identified two women whose remains were found in 1994 and 2013.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
Operation Not in Vain, a months-long crime reduction project in memory of fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez, has generated 77 felony arrests, 50 misdemeanor arrests, and more than 320 traffic citations in its first month of operation.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) has inaugurated the Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex (IPEC), a new facility aimed at providing workspace for general businesses. The opening took place on August 23, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 5, 2024
For 14 years, University of New Mexico Associate Professor Kimberly Gauderman has advocated for individuals facing gender-, sexuality-, and racial-based violence in their home countries who seek asylum in the U.S. Next week, she will address a crowd of UNM students, faculty, staff, alumni, and her family as the 2024 Community Engaged Research Lecture (CERL) recipient.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 4, 2024
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 29
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
The city of Albuquerque has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting businesses impacted by vandalism. The Window to Opportunity grant, a collaboration between the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Economic Development Department’s Small Business Office, seeks to ease the financial strain on small businesses needing to replace or repair damaged windows.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
Today, four Redevelopment Tax Abatement (RTA) applications for significant development projects have been approved by the City Council. These projects are poised to bring substantial investment and revitalization to Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will hold a closed meeting from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque welcomes the Mayor’s Institute on City Design (MICD) for the Bridging Boundaries Special Session. From September 4th to the 6th, Mass Design Group will host the Special Session dedicated to supporting Native American constituents across urban-rural communities. During this event, mayors and tribal leaders will gather to discuss ways to bridge the gap between sovereign nations and municipal jurisdictions to better serve Native American constituents and explore housing solutions.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
Las Cruces Public Libraries host Socrates Cafe the last Saturday of each month to promote critical thinking and understanding among people as they ponder the nature of the world around them.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
At Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn recognized two City of Albuquerque employees for saving the life of a Senior Center member at the Palo Duro Senior Center.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 4, 2024
The University of New Mexico's Communication and Marketing team (UCAM) has officially launched a new website showcasing university experts to inform the media and public about issues relevant to the upcoming 2024 election.
