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Sen. Brantley: 'all plans, no action' in CYFD budget request
Senator Crystal Brantley said that the Children, Youth, and Families Department's (CYFD) request for a 6.1% budget increase lacks reform and collaboration.
Rep. Dow on medical malpractice bill passing by one vote: 'Elections matter'
Rep. Rebecca Dow emphasized the importance of elections, noting that the medical malpractice bill passed the New Mexico House by a single vote.
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Rep.-Elect Dow: 'I will fight for young girls & women to maintain single sex spaces'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2024
Representative-elect Rebecca Dow has pledged to advocate for single-sex spaces to protect women and girls as part of her priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
Sen. Woods on HB 207: Schools 'struggling to adjust' with 'gender identity' as protected class
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 11, 2024
New Mexico State Senator Pat Woods has expressed concerns regarding House Bill 207, which mandates that schools accommodate students based on their gender identity.
Thornton outlines legislative agenda, seeks input from New Mexicans: 'As a freshman Senator, what else should I attempt?'
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Dec 9, 2024
State Senate member-elect Ant Thornton, Ph.D., a Republican from Sandia Park, has outlined his legislative agenda for the upcoming 2025 session in post on X, emphasizing his commitment to addressing key issues such as border security, human trafficking, illegal foreign national border crossings, voter ID laws and parental rights.
Q&A with Josh Rogers, co-founder of Polly's Run: 'when we lost our mother, this was a way to never give up, to keep her memory alive, and give back to the community'
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Jun 20, 2024
Josh Rogers is the co-founder of Polly’s Run, an annual run/walk that raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research in New Mexico. Rogers spoke to the New Mexico Sun about Polly’s Run and how it came to be.
Veteran leader Myles Culbertson spearheads Convention of States Movement in New Mexico
By Paige Wagenknecht | Mar 15, 2024
Myles Culbertson, a seasoned figure in various fields including ranching, banking, and law enforcement, has taken the helm as the State Director of the Convention of States Action New Mexico (COSNM).
Juan Garcia championing America-first grassroots advocacy organization
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 17, 2024
Juan Garcia, chairman of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA), recently discussed the organization's mission, strategies, and priorities in an interview with the New Mexico Sun.
NMSU TRIO staff member takes leadership role in state association
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 4, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that Bernadine Booky, the program director of TRIO Student Support Services at NMSU, has been elected president-elect for the TRIO New Mexico Association. She will serve a two-and-a-half-year term on the TRIO New Mexico Executive Board.
NMSU Cooperative Extension service staff member receives 2022 Roberts Memorial Staff Award
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2023
``` New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that Monica J. Lury, administrative assistant at the Cooperative Extension Service Northern District Office, has been awarded the 2022 Stephen W. and Robert E. Roberts Memorial Staff Award in recognition of her contributions. The award is to honor Lury's dedication and service as an administrative assistant who supports five district department heads and occasionally serves as the lead administrative assistant in county offices.
NMSU Cooperative Extension service staff member receives 2022 Roberts Memorial Staff Award
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 23, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that Monica J. Lury, administrative assistant at the Cooperative Extension Service Northern District Office, has been awarded the 2022 Stephen W. and Robert E. Roberts Memorial Staff Award. Lury, recognized for her contributions, has provided support to five district department heads and serves as the lead administrative assistant in county offices when needed. The award ceremony will take place on November 29 at Corbett Center Student Union.
Aging and Long-Term Services Department appoints new Director of Indian Elder Affairs
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has announced the appointment of Melissa Sanchez as the new Director of the Office of Indian Elder Affairs (OIEA). Sanchez will be taking over from Rebecca Baca, who left the position earlier this summer, according to a press release by ALTSD.
UNM appoints new vice president for Institutional Support Services
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) and will be responsible for overseeing 600 staff and over 200 student employees.
UNM appoints new vice president for Institutional Support Services
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the appointment of Shawna Wolfe as the new vice president for Institutional Support Services (ISS). According to a press release by UNM, Wolfe will lead the largest division within the organization and oversee a dedicated team of professionals.
Sandia computer scientist named Asian American Engineer of the Year
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 27, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories announced that Tian Ma, a computer engineer in research and development, has been named the 2023 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers-USA. Ma's groundbreaking work in remote-sensing systems, particularly his innovative data processing algorithms, has played a crucial role in the detection and tracking of objects essential for national security missions, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
The Aging and Long-Term Services Department appoints new Policy Advisory Committee member
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has appointed Stephanie Telles as a new member of the ALTSD Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Telles, a native New Mexican, brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors to her role on the ALTSD PAC, according to a press release by ALTSD.
'This is the appropriate time': New Mexico-based Thornburg seeking new president and CEO after Brady announces plans to step down
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Jun 27, 2023
Jason Brady, President, CEO, and Portfolio Manager of Thornburg Investment Management, has announced his intention to step down from his roles and depart the firm
