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NM MBDA Business Center receives Diverse Business Leader Award
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 11, 2023
The city of Albuquerque announced that the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (NM MBDA) was granted one of six Diverse Business Leader Awards for Outstanding Diversity in An Organization by Albuquerque Business First. NM MBDA was honored for its dedication to fostering diversity in its workforce through programs, initiatives, and resources, according to a press release by the city of Albuquerque.
NM MBDA Business Center receives Diverse Business Leader Award
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 11, 2023
The city of Albuquerque announced that Albuquerque Business First granted the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center (NM MBDA) one of six Diverse Business Leader Awards for Outstanding Diversity in an Organization. NM MBDA was honored for its dedication to fostering diversity in its workforce through programs, initiatives, and resources, according to a press release by the city of Albuquerque.
Launch of Be Pro Be Proud Program in Los Lunas with NMCEO and NMDWS partnership
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 11, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) announced that the Be Pro Be Proud (BPBP) program, a collaboration between the New Mexico Center for Economic Opportunity (NMCEO) and NMDWS, was launched at Los Lunas High School in Los Lunas, New Mexico. This initiative is designed to link New Mexico's youth to technical careers and skilled trades, according to a press release by NMDWS.
Bernalillo County marks Marble Urban Open Space celebration
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 10, 2023
Bernalillo County announced a that ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marble Urban Open Space situated at 905 Espanola St. NE. The site includes amenities such as a custom shade structure for outdoor classrooms, benches, a walking trail, and features an irrigation system, soil enhancements, and native plants, according to a press release by Bernalillo County.
MFA allocates $5M to NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program to support Tribal communities
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 10, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced that the MFA Board of Directors greenlit around $4.96 million in funding for the NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program, specifically directed toward services in Tribal Territories. This initiative aims to aid low-income households by implementing energy-efficient measures, reducing energy consumption, cutting costs, and enhancing health and safety, according to a press release by MFA.
New Mexico Business Coalition hosts Heroes Banquet
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 9, 2023
The New Mexico Business Coalition, in collaboration with Rebound New Mexico, recently hosted their 2023 Heroes Banquet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. New Mexicans from all over the state came together to honor the first responders, veterans, and other advocates of the community.
Sandia's collaboration to bring light-based nuclear material detection to market
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 8, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories announced that Blueshift Optics, founded by former Sandia employee Joey Carlson, is revolutionizing the detection of radioactive materials with technology created at Sandia National Laboratories. The cutting-edge technology, named Organic Glass Scintillators, was developed through collaboration between Sandia materials scientist Patrick Feng and Carlson, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
Array Technologies expands in NM
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 6, 2023
Array Technologies has finalized its $50 million plans to expand with a new manufacturing campus in Bernalillo County, NM. The 22-acre expansion is projected to hire nearly 100 new employees in the following years, according to Array Technologies.
Unhoused encampment returns to Central Avenue business: 'Because the mayor is not enforcing public nuisance laws, they are free to break them'
By Paige Wagenknecht | Oct 30, 2023
Businesses on Central Avenue in Albuquerque – including Church’s Texas Chicken at 10230 Central Ave. SE – have experienced a constant influx of unhoused citizens.
Thornburg appoints new Chief Executive Officer
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 28, 2023
Thornburg Investment Management has announced the appointment of Mark Zinkula as its new President & CEO, effective immediately. Zinkula will also join the company's Board of Directors. The appointment comes after a comprehensive global search, according to a press release by Thornburg Investment Management.
Sandia partners with CSolPower LLC to create storage for renewable energy
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 26, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories has partnered with CSolPower LLC, a New Mexico-based company, to develop an economical energy storage solution for renewable sources. The collaboration aims to transition to zero-carbon electricity generation using solar and wind energy, according to a press release by Sandia National Laboratories.
MFA approves $3.3 million for La Serena Apartments
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 25, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has approved $3.3 million in funding for the construction of La Serena Apartments, an affordable senior housing community in northwest Albuquerque. The project, which is a partnership between the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico and Thomas Development, will consist of 100 affordable units for individuals aged 55 and older.
MFA approves $3.3 million for La Serena Apartments
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2023
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has approved $3.3 million in funding for the construction of La Serena Apartments, an affordable senior housing community in northwest Albuquerque. The project, which is a partnership between the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico and Thomas Development, will consist of 100 affordable units for individuals aged 55 and older.
NMSU to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new agricultural buildings
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 24, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two new agricultural buildings, the Food Science, Security, and Safety Center, and the Animal Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing Facility. The event, scheduled for Friday, November 3rd at 10:30 a.m., will feature dignitaries, elected officials, and NMSU representatives, and will highlight the expected contributions of these buildings to New Mexico's agricultural sector.
EDD reveals grants for NM businesses to expand globally
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 23, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) recently announced a new grant received from the U.S. Small Business Administration under the STEP program. This initiative aims to support small businesses in New Mexico in expanding their international market reach.
EDD updates and offers its Toolbox in Spanish
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 20, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that it has released an updated 2024 version of the Toolbox. The resource booklet has also been fully translated into Spanish, expanding its accessibility according to a press release document by the EDD.
Los Alamos projects in artificial intelligence and machine learning
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 17, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory recently announced that several projects focusing on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in science and energy have received funding from the Department of Energy Office of Science. These projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory utilize these advanced technologies to enhance accelerator performance and address challenges in fusion reactor design according to a press release by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
NM Economic Development Department released its September 2023 reports
By New Mexico Sun Report | Oct 16, 2023
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) released its September 2023 reports. The reports reveal that in the fourth quarter of the 2023 fiscal year (April, May and June 2023), New Mexico set a record high in spending, reaching $8.67 billion as measured by Matched Taxable Gross Receipts (MTGR), according to a document announcing the reports provided by EDD.
Nusenda allocates $3 million for NMSU's new lab and financial center
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 14, 2023
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has received a generous $3 million donation from Nusenda Credit Union, which will be used to establish two financial technology spaces at NMSU. The donation, with $1.5 million allocated to each center, will be distributed at a rate of $150,000 annually, according to a press release by UNM.
UNM R.H. Mallory Center for Community Geography is in search of faculty affiliates
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 13, 2023
The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced that the R.H. Mallory Center for Community Geography is currently accepting applications for faculty affiliation. According to a press release by UNM, faculty members and postdoctoral fellows at UNM who are interested in community-engaged teaching, research, or mapping are encouraged to apply.