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By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has announced that a joint team with D-Wave Quantum Systems is examining fluctuations in inducing magnetic ordering on a network of qubits. The team discovered that these fluctuations, when utilized on a D-Wave quantum annealing platform, can decrease the total energy of the interacting magnetic moments.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024
Los Alamos National Laboratory has released its annual economic impact report, which underscores the laboratory's financial contributions for the fiscal year 2023. The report, built on a $4 billion budget, includes detailed statistics on procurement dollars, employee salaries by county, small business assistance, and labor union membership.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 5, 2024
The New Mexico House of Representatives recently conducted a hearing on H.B. 133, a bill proposing amendments to the state's existing Oil and Gas Act. The proposed changes sparked mixed reactions from citizens, with some expressing support while others voiced concerns. Carla Sonntag, President of the New Mexico Business Coalition, was among those who expressed apprehension about the potential impact of the bill on the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 4, 2024
The legislative session in Santa Fe has reached its midpoint, with activity levels described as frenetic. Progress is being made on several core priorities, according to reports from those involved.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Jan. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Jan. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Jan. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Jan. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Jan. 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2024
City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8
By Ramona Goolsby | Feb 1, 2024
In a constitutional republic, the fundamental principle is that the power resides with the people. Yet, in recent events unfolding within the chambers of the New Mexico Legislature, this principle seems to be fading into obscurity. The decision by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Christine Chandler to “log roll” comments on two separated bills without the presentation of both bills exemplifies the contempt legislators have for the people of this state. Those present were required to speak on HB 27 & HB 129, both very complex issues affecting basic constitutional rights and those on zoom were basically ignored.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) has taken a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and vibrant urban environment by releasing the public comment draft of the comprehensive report "Advancing Inclusive Growth through the Albuquerque Rail Trail." Mayor Tim Keller emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping the project, stating, “Input from the people who call this place home is key to ensuring that the trail not only reflects our authentic history but lifts up historic neighborhoods as our city...
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has announced that its board of directors has approved $1 million in funding for two projects through the MFA's Housing Innovation Program. The decision resulted in awards of $500,000 each to the New Mexico Ramp Project and the Town of Silver City’s Vista de Plata Affordable/Workforce Housing Subdivision.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
Bernalillo County has recently disclosed plans to host a rapid hire job fair at its juvenile detention center. The county aims to interview and hire individuals for positions such as youth program officer I and youth program officer II.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 31, 2024
Bernalillo County has recently announced that its Grow-the-Growers program (GTG) has been awarded the "Heart of the Land Award" for exceptional leadership in farming and ranching. The award was given by Farm to Table and the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council. GTG is a comprehensive training initiative for beginner farmers, designed to encourage new entrants into professional food production.
