New Mexico Sun

News from September 2024


ABQ BioPark announces dates for annual Harvest Festival

The ABQ BioPark will host its annual Harvest Festival at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.


Event aims to strengthen UNM's role as a Hispanic-serving institution

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is one of 600 schools in the United States recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). While UNM holds this designation with pride, El Centro de la Raza, a resource center on campus for 55 years, asserts that more can be done to support Hispanic students, faculty, and staff. In collaboration with various campus partners, El Centro is organizing an event aimed at strengthening UNM’s Hispanic-Serving identity.


UNM professor Michael Rocca discusses trends in campaign spending and congressional races

Michael Rocca, an associate professor in Political Science and the director of the Master of Public Policy Program at The University of New Mexico, recently discussed campaign spending and congressional races. Rocca’s research has been featured in various academic journals, and he has received multiple teaching awards.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Sept. 20

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Sept. 20


Historian Omer Bartov to discuss Gaza conflict at UNM

The University of New Mexico Department of Anthropology will host historian Omer Bartov, who will present "Speaking of Genocide: The Holocaust, Israel-Palestine, and the War in Gaza" on Monday, Sept. 30. The presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Anthropology Room 163 and is free and open to students, faculty, administrators, regents, and the public.


Las Cruces hosts seminar series to educate residents about city operations

The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in the “Know Your City Seminar Series,” aimed at providing insights into various aspects of the city. The series will run until November 13, 2024.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Sept. 19

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 19


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Sept. 18

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 18


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Sept. 18

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 18


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Sept. 18

City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Wednesday, Sept. 18


City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Sept. 18

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 18


City of Albuquerque City Council met Aug. 19

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 19


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Sept. 17

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 17


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Sept. 17

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Sept. 17


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Sept. 17

City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 17


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 16

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 16


City of Albuquerque City Council met Sept. 16

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Sept. 16


New Mexico Center for Medical Cannabis relocates to Harold L. Runnels building

The New Mexico Center for Medical Cannabis will begin providing services at its new location in the Harold L. Runnels building at 1190 S. St. Francis Dr. in Santa Fe starting Monday, Sept. 23.


Democratic Reps oppose bill targeting deportation for sex crimes

On Wednesday, 158 Democrats in Congress voted against the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act. This legislation aims to ensure that illegal immigrants who have admitted to or are convicted of sexual offenses or domestic violence against women and children would be deemed inadmissible and deportable. Among those who opposed the resolution were New Mexico U.S. Democratic Representatives Melanie Stansbury (CD 1) and Teresa Leger Fernandez (CD 3).


Branigan Cultural Center announces Death Café series for October

The Branigan Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it will offer a Death Café series during the month of October.