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By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2024
The Albuquerque Museum has proudly announced the acquisition of an award-winning pink teeter-totter previously installed at the U.S./Mexico border wall. The teeter-totter, a symbol of connection among citizens of both nations and societal change, has found a new home in the museum's permanent collection exhibition, Common Ground, which celebrates the artistic and cultural achievements of the U.S. Southwest.Albuquerque Museum director, Andrew Connors, expressed the museum's enthusiasm, stating, "The Teeter-Totter shook the world with its installation along the U.S./Mexico...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2024
Construction of the Northeast and Southeast Connector Roads project in Santa Fe, NM is set to resume on March 18, 2024, following its winter suspension, as announced by Santa Fe County today."Construction will commence with road paving operations on the Northeast Connector east of Richards Ave. to existing Rabbit Road," stated the county announcement. Future phases of work will be disclosed as the project progresses.Despite the winter suspension from December 15, 2023, to March 18, 2024, some work continued, allowing for crucial drainage and concrete tasks to be...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2024
In conjunction with National 311 Day, the City of Albuquerque’s 311 Community Contact Center is launching an effort to get feedback on the service it provides to residents and visitors with its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, available online now through April 11, aims to gather valuable insights to shape and enhance the services offered by 311.Carrie Prothero, the 311 Division Manager, emphasized the importance of the survey, stating, "We use the survey to learn what we are doing right so we can continue to do it, and how we can improve to better serve...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2024
Las Cruces, Mar 11 2024 - The City Art Board and Las Cruces Public Art have announced the upcoming Chalk the Plaza event set to take place at the ¡MIRA! Las Cruces spring festival on April 27. The event is a street chalk art competition scheduled from noon to 6 p.m.According to the organizers, participating artists or artist teams will have the opportunity to compete for the People's Choice Award and Best of Show. Prizes for the event are generously provided by Visit Las Cruces.Those interested in learning more about the event and submitting an application are...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 11, 2024
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents convened in a regular meeting on Monday and unanimously decided to kickstart a new search for the university system's next president. Chair of the Board of Regents, Ammu Devasthali, expressed the reasoning behind this decision, stating, "After careful consideration, I do not believe that any of the current finalists fully meet the needs of New Mexico State University at this critical juncture." Devasthali emphasized the importance of finding the right leader for the university, noting that while the candidates presented...
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Thursday, Feb. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Wednesday, March 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, March 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, March 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, March 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, March 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Monday, March 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, March 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 10, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 4
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 9, 2024
UNM’s American Studies Department has announced Professor Phil Deloria as the featured speaker for this year's Joel M. Jones lecture. Deloria's lecture, titled “The Year the Stars Fell: Toward a Continental History of a Very Few Hours”, will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bobo Room in Hodgin Hall. A reception will follow the lecture, and the event is open to the public.According to the announcement, Deloria will delve into the historical significance of the annual Leonid meteor shower that occurred almost two centuries ago. The lecture...
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 9, 2024
Equality New Mexico has announced its early endorsements for the 2024 state legislative races. The organization expressed pride in endorsing candidates they describe as "LGBTQ Fighters."
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 8, 2024
Doña Ana County, NM - In response to the concern and urgency surrounding the closure of the Crisis Triage Center (CTC), officials in Doña Ana County are actively working to address the situation and are exploring options to reopen the center promptly.Residents are reassured that despite the closure of the CTC, help is still readily available for those in need. The public is encouraged to reach out to the national crisis hotline, 988, where individuals can connect with trained counselors for immediate support and referrals to local service providers. This service is...
