Education News
UNM Board approves land acquisition for reproductive health center
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has given its approval for the acquisition of land in Doña Ana County, which will be used to establish a comprehensive reproductive health care center. The decision was made during the board's meeting on May 16th, with a vote of 6-1 in favor.
UNM program addresses maternal mental health crisis
Each year, approximately four million people give birth in the United States. Postpartum Support International reveals that one in seven of these individuals—around 600,000 Americans—will experience perinatal depression. This figure does not account for those who suffer miscarriages or stillbirths.
Latest News
NMSU film students to showcase at Gila Wilderness centennial celebration
By New Mexico Sun | May 17, 2024
The United States Forest Service is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, the nation's first designated wilderness area, in early June. More than a dozen film students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) will contribute to the event by premiering seven short documentary films as part of the Gila Film Showcase.
UNM contributes to $2.8m project for energy-harvesting smart shoe soles
By New Mexico Sun | May 17, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is participating in a $2.8 million project aimed at developing smart soles for shoes that integrate energy harvesters, primarily for health monitoring in military applications. Nathan Jackson, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is leading UNM's involvement in this 18-month initiative.
Possible quorum of Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board at Citizen Police Academy
By New Mexico Sun | May 17, 2024
The Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board has announced that a quorum may be in attendance at the Albuquerque Police Academy, located at 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. The occasion is the Citizen Police Academy training scheduled for May 21, 2024. However, it is noted that no board business will be discussed during this event.
City expands Manzano Mesa Pickleball Complex amid growing demand
By New Mexico Sun | May 17, 2024
The city is marking the successful completion of Phase 1 expansion at the Manzano Mesa Pickleball Complex. The project involved resurfacing all 18 existing courts and adding 15 new ones, including a Championship Court. It also included the installation of lights, shade, and much-needed restrooms. However, due to supply issues, work on the restrooms is still ongoing but is expected to be completed soon.
Engineering professor secures funding for innovative ovarian cancer detection study
By New Mexico Sun | May 16, 2024
Nathan Jackson, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded funding from the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant for a pilot study. The study aims to develop a novel method for detecting ovarian cancer.
ABQ RIDE to host summer event series at Alvarado Transit Center
By New Mexico Sun | May 16, 2024
This summer, ABQ RIDE is set to host its inaugural event series at the Alvarado Transit Center (ATC) in downtown Albuquerque. The public transport service aims to rejuvenate the center by inviting the public to a series of resource and street fairs throughout the season. The seven-part event series includes small resource fairs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 22, July 20, and July 24, along with street fairs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 25, June 29, July 27, and August 31.
Microplastics detected in human and canine testicular tissue: Study
By New Mexico Sun | May 15, 2024
Researchers from the University of New Mexico have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the testicular tissue of both humans and dogs, raising concerns about potential impacts on reproductive health. The findings were published in a recent paper in the journal Toxicological Sciences by a team led by Xiaozhong “John” Yu, MD, PhD, MPH, a professor at the UNM College of Nursing.
Professor Christopher Perfetti receives prestigious early career award from American Nuclear Society
By New Mexico Sun | May 15, 2024
Christopher Perfetti, an assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been recognized as a recipient of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Reactor Physics Division Early Career Reactor Physicist Award. This prestigious award acknowledges early career members of the Reactor Physics Division who have made significant contributions to the field of reactor physics. Perfetti is one of two individuals to receive this honor in 2024.
Albuquerque's crossing guards launch "Seats & Feets" clothing drive
By New Mexico Sun | May 15, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's Crossing Guards, who maintain close relationships with the children and families they serve at elementary school crossings across the metro, have identified a pressing need among many families for clothing and food. To address this, Crossing Guards will be collecting new packs of socks and underwear at 40 different elementary school crossings before the end of the school year. This initiative aims to meet the high demand for undergarments in shelters or clothing banks, items that are often overlooked in donations. The drive is focusing on these...
Officials emphasize safety with increased spring runoff in Rio Grande
By New Mexico Sun | May 15, 2024
As the Rio Grande swells with spring runoff, city and state officials are emphasizing the opportunities for recreation and the importance of river safety.
UNM law student named 2024 Peggy Browning Fellow
By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2024
Rachel Swanteson-Franz, a second-year law student at The University of New Mexico School of Law, has been named a 2024 Peggy Browning Fellow. She will spend the upcoming summer working at the New Mexico Center for Law and Poverty.
Albuquerque's Westside animal shelter to close temporarily for HVAC upgrade
By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2024
The City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department (AWD) has announced that its Westside shelter admissions and reclaims will be temporarily closed for one day on Monday, May 20. The closure is due to the installation of a new electrical box to support the facility's HVAC system. Normal operations are expected to resume on Tuesday, May 21.
Albuquerque announces key promotions within Fire Rescue department
By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2024
The City of Albuquerque has announced two key promotions within the Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR). Clint Anderson has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Strategic Planning and Policy, while Jason Garcia will serve as the City’s Fire Marshal. These roles are pivotal in ensuring community safety and maintaining operational efficiency for AFR.
NMSU's Hunt Center partners with Startup Chihuahua for angel investing training
By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2024
The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, situated at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, and Startup Chihuahua have announced a partnership to conduct a series of training sessions on angel investing. These sessions are aimed at members of the Borderplex and Chihuahua City region.
Possible quorum of Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board at Citizen Police Academy
By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2024
On May 16, 2024, a quorum of the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board may be present at the Albuquerque Police Academy, located at 5412 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. The occasion is the Citizen Police Academy training. However, it is important to note that no board business will be discussed during this event.
3 million NIH grant awarded for improving child communication outcomes
By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2024
A fruitful collaboration between Cathy Binger, a professor at UNM’s Speech & Hearing Sciences, and Jennifer Kent-Walsh, founder and professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF)’s Assistive Technology Center, is offering hope to families seeking to improve their children's communication skills. The duo has recently been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their joint Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Labs and related research.
UNM's environmental health and safety department audits occupational safety culture
By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2024
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of everyone on its campus, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In a bid to assess and improve the culture of safety, the Environmental Health and Safety department has conducted an audit of occupational safety culture with the assistance of Propulo Consulting.
UNM researchers uncover migration patterns of world's largest hummingbird species
By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2024
Researchers from the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have revealed the long-distance migration patterns of the giant hummingbird, a discovery that has also led to the identification of a new species. The study, "Extreme elevational migration spurred cryptic speciation in giant hummingbirds," published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the result of an eight-year investigation.