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By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
The University of New Mexico Foundation has announced a donation of $252,500 from UNM alumni and philanthropists Arishanda and Doug Campbell. This contribution will enhance nurse residency scholarships at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and support the nursing workforce in rural New Mexico through the UNM College of Nursing.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
The Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF) will host its first concert this fall, headlined by Los Lonely Boys. The band, known for their unique "Texican rock ’n’ roll" style, will perform on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Grapevine Plaza & Event Center in Las Cruces.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, to conduct a work session at the University Center and Residence, located at 4501 Tortugas Trail in Las Cruces.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – APD Chief Harold Medina announced the tragic death of an APD field officer who was found deceased early this morning.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
One of the ABQ BioPark Aquarium’s longtime residents, a loggerhead sea turtle named Mimi, will be undergoing surgery soon.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
New Mexico State University (NMSU) will commence the 2024-2025 academic year with a series of events aimed at engaging students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. Each August, NMSU organizes Crimson Kickoff events to help students connect and explore opportunities.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
The Emmy Award-winning television series "Bands of Enchantment" returns to the historic KiMo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque for four nights of live entertainment. Filming its highly anticipated fourth season, the show promises a musical extravaganza as nine bands from across the globe gather to create an unforgettable musical experience in front of a live audience.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
New Mexico State University's Marketing and Communications department invites the NMSU and Las Cruces communities to the third annual Gratitude Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 14.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
Today, Mayor Tim Keller and city leaders joined business leaders and downtown property owners to outline a plan aimed at changing the trajectory of Downtown Albuquerque. Two pivotal initiatives were announced: a Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) and a Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. These initiatives aim to transform the economic landscape of downtown, empowering the community while reducing government intervention.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
The sixth annual Las Cruces Space Festival will take place from September 6-14, 2024. The festival celebrates space-related activities and history in the region. Established in 2018, it aims to make space accessible to everyone with free activities funded by sponsors.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
State health agencies will host a town hall in Taos to discuss the issues of health and housing.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Mayor Tim Keller and city leaders joined business leaders and downtown property owners to outline a game plan to change the trajectory of Downtown Albuquerque. Two pivotal initiatives—a Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) and a Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district—were announced to transform the economic landscape of downtown, putting power back into the hands of the community.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
New Mexico State University has received a five-year extension on its Innovation and Economic Prosperity Program designation from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2024
The City of Las Cruces is hosting an open house to present a draft of the proposed updates to the Development Code: Realize Las Cruces. This event aims to engage the community in the process of revising the regulations that govern land use and development within city limits.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 13, 2024
The ABQ BioPark animal care team is mourning the passing of beloved African serval Savanna. At 22, Savanna far surpassed the median life expectancy for servals of 13.5 years. She came to the ABQ BioPark at around four months old and was hand-raised. This close relationship with her care team gave her the opportunity to become one of their Ambassador Animals.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 13, 2024
New Mexico State University is collaborating with the University of New Mexico on a project funded by the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Collaborations, or EPSCoR.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 13, 2024
Santa Fe, NM – Effective Tuesday, August 13, 2024, a contractor for the Santa Fe County Public Works department announced the delay of road improvements on Bonanza Creek Rd (CR-45) due to their current workload. The roadway revitalization project, which includes reconstructing roadway surfaces, repaving and adding safety features, is scheduled to commence this summer on four county roads (CR-45 Bonanza Creek Rd., Fin Del Sendero, Camino De Jacobo, and Camino Lisa) spanning all five Commission Districts.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 13, 2024
Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is sponsoring students for their education and career in utilities-related technology degrees and operations through an in-house internship opportunity.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 13, 2024
Work on a high-pressure natural gas pipeline will temporarily close a portion of Las Alturas Drive beginning Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 13, 2024
The Friends of Rio en Medio will host a stakeholder meeting to engage the community in discussions about the future of the Rio en Medio Trail and other management issues in the Rio en Medio area. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Rio en Medio Community Center (1 El Alto Chupadero, NM 87506).
