News from September 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 26, 2024
The City of Albuquerque’s Small Business Office (SBO) has received the Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Award from New Mexico IDEA, a statewide economic development professional association. This award acknowledges the SBO's efforts to foster an entrepreneurial culture and support small businesses in Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 26, 2024
Biologist Shayne Halter is researching the health of hummingbirds in New Mexico as the region experiences warmer and drier conditions.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 26, 2024
As the November election approaches, it is important to consider a wide range of obstacles impacting Americans' access to cast their ballot across the country, ranging from photo-ID requirements in some states, misinformation aimed at confusing voters, and the fear of potential violence at polling locations. University of New Mexico Professor Gabriel Sanchez says all of these issues are more likely to impact Latino voters than voters from other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 25, 2024
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 24
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Mike Canfield, President and CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), will retire in early 2025. Canfield, who has been with the organization since 2011, is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and serves on the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce board.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Sandoval County Commission Chair David J. Heil and County Manager Wayne Johnson congratulated Jeff Stow, Assistant Director of IT Services at Sandoval County, for completing the 2024 Leadership Sandoval Program.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department and Las Cruces Public Schools are reminding students about the consequences of making, posting, or sharing threats of shootings.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
On Saturday, Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation (RGF), participated in a Braver Angels event held in the International District. During the event, he initiated a conversation on homeless policy. He argued that additional tax dollars are not necessary to provide housing for the homeless.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is restructuring its Office of Academic Affairs to enhance faculty and student success. This change includes the creation of two new assistant vice provost positions. These roles will focus on faculty affairs and students' academic success.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Disability Access Services has partnered with Aira, a remote visual interpretation service for the blind and low-vision community, and T-Mobile Accessibility to provide more accessibility through a free app now available at all NMSU campuses across the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Dan Garcia, vice president for enrollment management at The University of New Mexico (UNM), has been appointed to RNL's AI Leadership Council. This initiative aims to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
As September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The University of New Mexico (UNM) Children’s Hospital highlights its essential role in treating and supporting young cancer patients and their families. Leading the effort is Jessica M. Valdez, MD, MPH, an associate professor, institutional principal investigator for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and medical director of the Pediatric Infusion Unit at UNM. Valdez provides insights into the hospital's commitment to offering personalized, advanced care while managing pediatric oncology complexities in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
The Sandoval County Public Safety Building officially opened on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was the special guest speaker at the event. Commission Chair David J. Heil and Sheriff Jesse James Casaus also addressed the crowd. Wayne Johnson, County Manager, welcomed attendees to the new building located at 7255 Oersted Rd., Bernalillo, N.M.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) will break ground on the Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology (CCAT) on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The new facility, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), will be a 60,000 square-foot hub for innovation and creativity at the UNM College of Fine Arts.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Casa San Ysidro will participate in the Corrales Harvest Festival on September 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is free to the public, is organized in collaboration with the Village of Corrales.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Research from the University of New Mexico suggests that providing methadone and other substance use disorder treatments in jails can reduce recidivism rates. Brady Horn, a Professor in the Department of Economics, and Paul Guerin, the Director of the Center for Applied Research and Analysis (CARA) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR), examined a program at Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) that offers methadone treatment to inmates.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Sean Heck, a 22-year veteran of the Las Cruces Fire Department, has been named Deputy Chief of Administration. He succeeds Deputy Chief Justin Allen, who retired in August 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Mesa Verde Park is set for a significant renovation with funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced today that it is awarding the City $1.3 million for the project. The grant comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). The City will match these funds, investing a total of $2.6 million into the park's upgrade.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 25, 2024
Mesa Verde Park in Albuquerque is set for a major renovation with funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it is awarding the city $1.3 million for the project, which will be matched by the city, bringing the total investment to $2.6 million.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 24
