New Mexico Sun

Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce has provided enhancements and additions that benefit property taxpayers and county residents, including an updated property search website and the installation of a new automated teller machine (ATM) in the Alvarado Square building lobby, the county said in an Aug. 23 press release.

Foundation exec: 'Phi Theta Kappa members are four times more likely to complete a college degree than their peers.'

Jordan-Nicholas Salazar of the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by Phi Theta Kappa, earning a $1,000 scholarship, the university said in an Aug. 23 press release. This scholarship initiative helps new Phi Theta Kappa members pay educational costs as they pursue associate degree studies.

State Tax Credit program: 'The heartwarming story of Pete and Marylou Felix, who...struggled to stay warm for the past few years.'

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Aug 23, 2023

The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) issued a press release on Aug. 22 promoting its state tax credit program, under which residents and businesses can receive 50% in credits against their state income tax bills for donations for the construction of affordable housing.

Heinrich: 'New Mexico competes best when we compete as ourselves'

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who chairs the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, outlined his perspective on an asset-based economic development strategy aimed at fostering New Mexico's middle class and strengthening its economy in an Aug. 23 speech at the Albuquerque Economic Forum, a press release from his office said.

Desert Mountain Energy: Helium processing facility relocation to New Mexico gas field complete

Desert Mountain Energy announced the successful disassembly and relocation of the helium processing plant to the West Pecos Slope Abo Gas Field in New Mexico for reassembly.

Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez: $9.2 million in funding from the infrastructure law allocated to provide high-speed internet access to Sierra and Doña Ana counties

U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., joined U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., in reporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $9,256,350 in funding from the Infrastructure Law to Sacred Wind Communications.

Heinrich, Luján: Groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Project

U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., took part in a groundbreaking event Aug. 22, marking the initiation of the subsequent stage of the Eastern N.M. Rural Water System.

Bernalillo County: Groundbreaking of affordable housing complex

Thomas Development Company and state and local officials recently marked the commencement of a new affordable housing complex, the San Roque apartments.

Bernalillo County adopting launches proactive approach to address risks of fentanyl

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 23, 2023

On Aug. 21, Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and is joining nationwide efforts to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. As part of these efforts, the county has launched the Keep NM Alive website to provide educational information and access to live-saving resources.

Heinrich: 'We’re working to address the health care provider shortage'

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., recently underscored his efforts in Congress to secure $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending on a visit to Clovis Community College.

Bernalillo County adopts proactive stance to address fentanyl risks

Bernalillo County announced its observance of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Aug. 21, aligning with the nationwide endeavor to raise awareness about the hazards of synthetic opioids. The website KeepNMAlive is one of the multiple outreach initiatives the county is using to actively engage in public education, according to a press release.

UNM: Professor of nuclear engineering has been chosen to participate in the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program

The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 19 that Eric Lang, an assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been selected for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) program, according to a press release. This initiative, called the NRC Distinguished Faculty Advancement Program, offers assistance to empower recently appointed, pre-tenured faculty members like Lang to further develop their roles as educators and researchers within their respective university departments.

UNM: Professor leading Department of Energy project aims to be revolutionary in renewable energy and wireless communications fields

The University of New Mexico announced on Aug. 21 that Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading the project "HELIOCOMM: A Resilient Wireless Heliostats Communication System." This initiative seeks to integrate advanced next-generation network technologies with solar thermal power systems, envisioning a future marked by robust wireless communications and sustainable energy, according to a press release.

Scott: 'We launched Navigate in March of 2020, and it really helped us communicate with students during the most critical time of the pandemic'

New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced on Aug. 21 that three years ago, they introduced the Navigate platform, and presently, the Student Success team is focused on expanding the platform's functionalities and user base. Through the Navigate Student website, students can arrange appointments, access class schedules, connect with study partners and explore campus resources, according to a press release.

NMSU: Engineering associate dean honored with community service-academia award