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NMSU's Center for Supply Chain Entrepreneurship prepares students for global success

The Center for Supply Chain Entrepreneurship (CSCE) program at the College of Business offers students hands-on experience in supply chain management, artificial intelligence, and business analytics. Launched in 2021, the program aims to connect local, national, and international businesses with faculty and students to foster entrepreneurial activity.


APD arrests suspected shooter in June murder

APD detectives arrested the suspected shooter charged in the June 9, 2024, murder of Samuel Chavez-Aquiar outside a smoke shop on Central Ave.


New Mexico youth compete in district contests ahead of statewide 4-H Conference

As the New Mexico Statewide 4-H Conference concludes this week at New Mexico State University, youth participants first tested their skills at district conferences across the state, including the Northeast and Northwest District Contest in Clayton, New Mexico.


APD investigates shooting of teenager in Southwest Albuquerque

APD detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that critically injured a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Albuquerque.


City partners with tech firm Unite Us for streamlined social services

In an effort to improve access to essential services, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are collaborating on a new initiative to better connect residents with social service resources. The partnership with Unite Us, the nation’s trusted technology partner for social care transformation, will streamline the referral process for resources such as food, housing, and behavioral health services with less paperwork and fewer people falling through the cracks.


UNM-Gallup students present microbiology research at UROC conference

Four students from The University of New Mexico-Gallup had the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research in their microbiology class and present their findings at the annual UNM Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference (UROC). Arleth Arreguin, Jordan Belmont, Chalanie Davis, and Angelina Romero participated in the 2024 UROC in Albuquerque. The conference is designed for undergraduates to showcase their research, explain their ideas, and display their contributions to their respective fields.


Expert advice on managing summer bug bites

Bug bites and stings are common concerns, especially during the warmer months when outdoor activities are prevalent. While many may think primarily of mosquito bites, other insects and arachnids can pose more serious health risks due to their ability to sting or inject venom. David Gummin, MD, Medical Director of the New Mexico Poison & Drug Information Center and a Professor of Emergency Medicine at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, shares valuable information about the risks and responses associated with bug bites and stings.


Albuquerque Community Safety intervenes in veteran's mental health crisis

ALBUQUERQUE - Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) recently demonstrated its critical role in crisis intervention when responding to a call from the Veterans Crisis Line concerning a male veteran in his mid-50s experiencing suicidal ideations.


ABQ BioPark welcomes new American flamingo chick

The ABQ BioPark's Bird Care Team has announced the successful hatching of an American flamingo chick, marking a significant milestone for the park's breeding program. Flamingo Island, the first habitat visible to guests upon entering the gates, now includes this new addition.


Albuquerque launches online tool for expedited housing project approvals

The Albuquerque City Council recently passed Resolution 24-22, establishing a two-year policy to prioritize site plan approvals and construction permitting for specific development projects. These projects aim to create permanent housing near Downtown, Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas, and various city centers and corridors.


NMSU Global expands microlearning program amid rising demand

New Mexico State University Global Campus is expanding its microlearning program in response to increasing demand for flexible, industry-relevant education. This expanded offering now includes a broader range of courses designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s job market.


Study reveals complex factors behind ammonite extinction alongside dinosaurs

The Cretaceous period concluded dramatically 66 million years ago when an asteroid over six miles wide collided with Earth near the Yucatan Peninsula. This event triggered significant environmental changes across land, sea, and atmospheric habitats, leading to the extinction of dinosaurs and other notable fossil groups such as ammonite mollusks.


DOE to host town hall on July 22 in Santa Fe

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Los Alamos Field Office has announced an upcoming Town Hall event. The event, hosted by the DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and EM, is scheduled for Monday, July 22, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM MT at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe, NM.


Albuquerque plans new indoor sports complex on Westside

The City of Albuquerque is advancing a project championed by the late Westside City Councilor Ken Sanchez that has been discussed for years but has yet to come to fruition. Building a new, modern indoor sports facility is a venture that would both benefit local families and bring a positive long-term economic impact to the region.


Doña Ana County to host housing stability and job readiness fair

In partnership with New Mexico Workforce Connection, Doña Ana County’s Emergency Rental Assistance staff will host a Housing Stability and Job Readiness Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd., in Las Cruces.


NMSU Extension hosts resilience event addressing post-disaster challenges

New Mexico State University’s Mora County Cooperative Extension Service will host a Comprehensive Agricultural Resilience Event: Addressing Post-Disaster Challenges with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims and Natural Resources Conservation Service from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 at VFW Hall, Highway 518, in Mora, New Mexico. Experts and stakeholders will address vital issues facing the agricultural community after recent natural disasters.


Albuquerque Museum screens award-winning documentary on Tularosa Basin Downwinders

The Albuquerque Museum will present two screenings of "First We Bombed New Mexico," a new award-winning documentary by Lois Lipman about the Tularosa Basin Downwinders. The screenings are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 in the Ventana Salon. The film is being shown in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition "Nuclear Communities of the Southwest" and recognizes the 79th anniversary of the Trinity Test.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met June 13

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Monday, June 13


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met July 3

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, July 3


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met July 3

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, July 3