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UNM's Chris Cornelius honored with Best Practice Award for 'remarkable achievements' in architecture

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023

The University of New Mexico has announced that Chris Cornelius, the Department Chair of Architecture, has received the Best of Practice Award for Best Small Practice in the Southwest from The Architect's Newspaper in recognition of Cornelius' architectural piece "Otaechiah (Crane)." The award reflects his talent and dedication to advancing architectural design and cultural understanding, the school reported.

Connors on exhibit honoring journalists: 'Our curators shine a light on the important role that public news reporting has had' in Albuquerque and the US

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023

The Albuquerque Museum announced on Tuesday plans to display a new exhibit, "News for the People: Local Journalism in the 1970s."

NMSU's Chanover says NASA Silver Team Award is 'for everyone who has been involved in the development of modern standards for the PDS'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 3, 2023

New Mexico State University has announced that its astronomers have been honored with the NASA Silver Team Award for their contributions to the Planetary Data System (PDS), recognizing more than a decade of work to modernize the PDS using innovative computing technology.

'A strong investment': U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján lauds Defense Authorization passage that delivers $886.3 billion to New Mexico

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023

Last week's passage the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provides $886.3 billion for New Mexico is great news for the state, Democrat U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján said in a statement.

'Firefighters are on the front lines,' U.S. Sen. Luján says in local fire department support legislation announcement

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023

On July 26, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act, aiming to amend the fire department repayment system and provide just and timely compensation for the services rendered by local departments. This legislation, which seeks to alleviate the firefighter shortage, was previously reintroduced in the House by U.S. Representative Josh Harder (D-Calif.) earlier this year according to a press release.

Dinelli on new APD union contract: ‘The Keller Administration always agrees to union demands to increase hourly pay and that are not at all tied to overall performance measures of the department’

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023

The City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) union recently negotiated a new two-year contract to give APD officers a raise over the next two years. Albuquerque attorney and political commentator Pete Dinelli wonders if city administration is doing enough to fix the crime issue in Albuquerque beyond the increased funds APD will receive.

New Mexico communities 'filled with farmers' who know about 'unexpected weather, drought, and flooding,' U.S. Sen. Luján says

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023

New Mexico farmers know a thing about weather-related disasters but their advice is seldom sought, Democrat U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján said in a news release issued last week

'I am thankful for the amazing team,' Albuquerque Equity & Inclusion director says on fifth anniversary of office

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023

There's much to be thankful for after five years of impact Albuquerque's Office of Equity & Inclusion has had on the government and community, the office's director said in a news release

Updated clean vehicles rule would 'help mitigate' area's climate change effects, Albuquerque Environmental Health Director says

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023

A proposed clean vehicles air rule announced last week by the city of Albuquerque would go a long way toward addressing the area's part in global climate change, the city's health director said in a news release

Luján: 'The Universal Service Fund plays an essential role in keeping our schools, hospitals, rural communities, and historically underserved populations connected'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 31, 2023

U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Thune (R-S.D.), who serve as co-chairs of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, announced the commencement of a 30-day period for the public to submit comments to the USF Working Group in a press release on July 27. The deadline for submitting comments is set for Aug. 25, providing stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to provide their input to the Working Group on relevant matters pertaining to the Universal Service Fund according to a press release.

Heinrich: 'This federal guidance is an important first step in implementing the Home Energy Rebate Programs'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 31, 2023

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Co-Founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, announced his support for the U.S. Department of Energy's guidance on the implementation of the Home Energy Rebate Programs for State and Territorial Energy Offices, according to a press release on July 27. These programs were secured by Heinrich in the Inflation Reduction Act and were based on his Zero-Emission Homes Act according to a press release.

City of Albuquerque City Council met June 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 29, 2023

City of Albuquerque City Council met Tuesday, June 5

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met June 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 29, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 26

2023 ABQ elections will be a referendum on the job performance of Mayor Keller

By Pete Dinelli | Jul 28, 2023

The regular 2023 municipal election to elect City Councilors for City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be held on November 7, 2023 along with $200 Million in bonds to be approved by city voters.

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met June 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2023

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 5

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met June 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2023

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, June 23

Bernalillo County 4-H Pistol Team on target for success

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 27, 2023

Fledgling team finds success at state and national competitions with an emphasis on growth and safety

Donalds says nuclear energy 'is an invaluable asset that we must utilize in order to efficiently power the future of our nation'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 27, 2023

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) again vouched for nuclear energy after introducing five new bills as a part of his 2023-24 Nuclear Energy Package.

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met May 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2023

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, May 18

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met June 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2023

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, June 21