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By New Mexico Sun | Aug 29, 2024
Enactment of the 2024 Rules of the Albuquerque Food Services and Retail Ordinance

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 29, 2024
NMSU's Department of Art will host a lecture by award-winning graphic designer, educator, and researcher Yeohyun Ahn at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the bleachers area in Devasthali Hall. The event will also be available via Zoom, with registration required.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 28, 2024
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 28

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
In a landmark initiative to enhance regional emergency response capabilities, Doña Ana County and the New Mexico State University Fire Department, the City of Sunland Park, the City of Las Cruces, the NASA/White Sands Test Facility, and the Town of Mesilla have signed an Automatic Aid Agreement for fire services.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
Join us for a multi-day workshop, where we will be envisioning the future of the El Paseo and S. Solano MRA area. During this workshop, various design options will be explored, feedback reviewed, and catalytic projects designed to improve public spaces, housing, and local amenities.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
New Mexico State University has been awarded a four-year, $7 million grant from the National Science Foundation through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) and its Research Incubators for STEM Excellence Research Infrastructure Improvement (E-RISE RII). The grant aims to enhance research competitiveness in New Mexico, build partnerships across academic and non-academic sectors, and create workforce development opportunities.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
Quantum researchers at The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University have received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a photonic quantum computer that can operate at room temperature. This pilot program, titled “Quantum Computing Applications of Photonics,” began on August 15 and is one of five nationwide projects funded by the NSF’s National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL).

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
The New Mexico State University Foundation has announced the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, including the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service and the Young Alumni Service Award — the highest honors conferred upon former students.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
Four University of New Mexico students are participating in a new federal program aimed at teaching youth nationwide how to become victim advocates.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
The Intragovernmental Conference Committee (ICC) of Albuquerque has announced a public hearing to gather input on proposed new rules and regulations. The ICC, which oversees the separation of powers within the city, encourages residents, community stakeholders, and other interested parties to participate in shaping these policies.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
Council Bill No. O-24-32

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 28, 2024
SANTA FE, NM - The Santa Fe County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, in collaboration with the Santa Fe County Community Development Department’s Tourism & Marketing Division, has announced a call for applications for initiatives focused on advertising, publicizing, or promoting tourist attractions and tourism-related events within Santa Fe County. Program funding will be available from mid-December 2024 through June 30, 2025.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Aug. 27

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a two-week camp during Las Cruces Public Schools’ Fall Break and Intersession, from Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
This month, the updated Food Safety and Retail Ordinance (FSO) took effect. While public hearings for the adoption of new rules and training of food inspectors on the updated protocols required by the FSO occurred, the City has continued with pre-opening and complaint-based inspections to ensure restaurants and food service providers can continue to operate safely. From August 1 to August 23, the City conducted 92 inspections. Effective immediately, all food inspectors will resume routine inspections to ensure safety for our community.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Associate Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) Mariela Ruiz-Angel will depart City government after nine years of service that spans multiple positions and two mayors. ACAO Ruiz-Angel is the founding Director of the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) department, the nation's first and largest alternative first response department, and opened the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). Mayor Keller and the executive team express their appreciation for Ms. Ruiz-Angel and wish her well as she prepares to take on a new role as the first-ever Director of Alternative...

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
Las Cruces City Council received updates on the City’s Strategic Plan and from the firm that audits complaints against the Las Cruces Police Department during a work session held Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
On August 13, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-100, approving three general obligation bond questions that will appear on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot.

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 27, 2024
The Las Cruces Police Department’s next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, will focus on youth services provided by the City of Las Cruces.