New Mexico Sun

Bruce Huckell, associate professor of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico and a leader in the fields of geoarchaeology, lithic technology, and early prehistoric foragers in North America, died on May 13. Huckell received his bachelor's degree in 1972, his Master of Arts in 1976, and his doctorate degree in Arid Lands Resource Sciences in 1990, all from the University of Arizona.

Albuquerque moves forward with youth housing navigation center

The City of Albuquerque's vision for a specialty housing navigation center for young adults aged 18-25 is progressing as the city has closed on the purchase of the San Mateo Inn at 2424 San Mateo Blvd NE, in City Council District 7. Acquired for $4,780,000, the hotel will be renovated into a housing navigation center offering age-appropriate wraparound services to help young adults access permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency.

Albuquerque launches Summer of Nonviolence campaign with inaugural event

On Saturday, June 1, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will launch the inaugural Summer of Nonviolence campaign at Pat Hurley Park (Upper Loop) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with sound available for media at 11:30 a.m.

NMSU's HSI STEM Resource Hub marks five years with final conference

In 2018, New Mexico State University (NMSU) received a research award under the National Science Foundation’s Hispanic Serving Institutions Program. The five-year, $2.6 million grant funded the creation of an HSI STEM Resource Hub at NMSU, in collaboration with Doña Ana Community College and California State University-Northridge.

City of Albuquerque City Council met May 20

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 20

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met May 16

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 16

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 15

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, May 15

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met May 29

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, May 29

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met May 28

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 28

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met May 28

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, May 28

Former UNM athlete invited to NCAA Sports Forum

A former University of New Mexico student-athlete has received a rare invitation this summer to advance her career in sports. Maddie Deucher, a 2024 graduate who was part of the Women’s Swimming and Diving team, is among only 200 student-athletes invited to attend the NCAA Sports Forum in Indianapolis this week.

Local eighth graders' biology exhibit displayed at University of New Mexico

An exhibit created by local eighth graders is now prominently featured inside one of the University of New Mexico's Biology buildings.

UNM professor honored with prestigious award for planetary geology contributions

A University of New Mexico research scientist and professor is being recognized nationally for his contributions to planetary geology by the Geological Society of America.

UNM Hospital provides comprehensive around-the-clock care for stroke patients

One person has a stroke in the United States every 40 seconds, according to the Stroke Awareness Foundation. "One person in the United States dies from stroke every three minutes," said Tarun Girotra, MD.

Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board announces possible quorum for June 3 meeting

A quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be present at the Plaza Del Sol Building, Basement Hearing Room on June 3, 2024. The purpose of this gathering is for CPOA Board members to meet with the monitoring team.

Los Altos Lofts opens doors after hotel-to-housing conversion

Today, Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Renee Grout, and the Health, Housing & Homelessness department inaugurated the first 49 units completed at Los Altos Lofts. This former hotel has been converted into affordable housing as part of the City’s Housing Forward ABQ initiative. The City purchased the property on Hotel Avenue in April 2023 and immediately began work to convert the 104 hotel rooms into efficiency and one-bedroom apartments. The first tenants will begin moving into completed units starting June 1, 2024.

NMSU Foundation to sponsor homecoming weekend events November 8-9