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By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
For the first time in recent city history, all labor unions have multi-year collective bargaining agreements with the City of Albuquerque. The seven unions represent front-line workers who keep the city running, as well as first responders who put their lives on the line every day for the community. The City values its union workforce and recognizes how important union labor is to maintain essential services.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Sierra County Public Health Office in Truth or Consequences will provide no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger throughout July. The office is located at 201 East Fourth Avenue, and no appointment is necessary.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
As temperatures rise, Albuquerque families have more options to help beat the heat. The city has opened its newest splash pad at the brand-new Westgate Community Center and is adding another one at the Alamosa Community Center, expanding Albuquerque’s network of aquatic facilities.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) has launched a new online reporting system for non-emergency incidents, now accessible to the public at www.mvrda.org. The platform aims to streamline the process of reporting non-emergency incidents, providing residents with a convenient method to request law enforcement, animal control, or code enforcement response.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
The Santa Fe County Office of Emergency Management has announced the kick-off meeting for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The event is scheduled for Friday, August 2, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Nancy Rodriguez Community Center, located at 1 Prairie Dog Loop, Santa Fe, NM.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents about a recent telephone scam involving fake warrants.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
Two students in the University of New Mexico's Department of Mechanical Engineering have been awarded the 2024-2025 New Mexico Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Scholarships.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
Jessica Eck discovered her career path after attending the New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp in 2012. Reflecting on her experience, she stated, "When I went to ranch camp, I discovered range. I just loved it. I loved learning about all the grasses, learning about the ecosystems." Eck graduated from New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 2016.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
Lauren Humble, who graduated from The University of New Mexico in 2016 with a Bachelor of Music Education with a vocal emphasis, has successfully completed an intensive three-year program at the CJD Schule Schlaffhorst-Andersen in Bad Nenndorf, Germany. She now bears the title staatlich geprüfte Atem-, Sprech- und Stimmlehrerin (state-certified breath, speech, and voice teacher and therapist) utilizing the Schlaffhorst-Andersen method of breath, voice, and body work.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
The Amy Goldman-Fowler Teaching Garden, part of New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute, is now open for self-guided tours. The quarter-acre garden, located at NMSU’s Fabián García Science Center in Las Cruces, 113 W. University Ave., welcomes visitors from sunrise to sunset seven days a week throughout the chile-growing season. It features 140 different varieties of chile peppers that showcase various culinary uses in New Mexico and globally.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
Santa Fe County invites all residents to participate in the upcoming Santa Fe County Fair, scheduled from July 31st to August 3rd at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds, located at 3229 Rodeo Road. The event is open to all county residents.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is providing mutual aid assistance to the Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their last Feast Day at the annual Pow Wow.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 12, 2024
The Albuquerque City Council has enacted a new ordinance, Council Bill No. O-24-11, officially recorded as Enactment No. O-2024-020. The legislation was sponsored by Dan Lewis, upon request.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department's High Risk Victims Unit collaborated with special agents from the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission to raid an illegal massage parlor near Downtown on Wednesday evening.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has successfully attained accreditation for its radiation oncology services from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence. This accreditation is effective until March 2028.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
After nearly three years of studying the effects of Long COVID, a variety of symptoms that linger after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, clinicians at The University of New Mexico (UNM) are utilizing research findings to enhance and improve treatment plans for patients.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
Today, Mayor Tim Keller recognized outstanding members of the community with the Volunteer of the Month and One Albuquerque Awards. The celebration honored award recipients from June and July whose contributions and service have supported the city and helped those in need.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
Beginning Monday, July 15th, the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is expanding the Eastside shelter's days of service to seven days a week. The operational hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with pet viewing available from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This extension aims to support AWD’s overpopulated shelter during the summer.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – As summer arrives, the City of Albuquerque is ensuring that families continue to have access to essential resources and support. With children out of school, the City has implemented various programs to help maintain health and safety.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 11, 2024
The Office of the CIO has issued a warning regarding an increase in email-based threats affecting members of the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus community. These threats often involve finance-related keywords in subject lines, such as 'Invoice' and 'Payment,' and may include links to shared files.
