David Gibson Deputy Laboratories Director, Chief Operating Officer at Sandia National Laboratories - Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia scientists use artificial intelligence to rapidly improve LED light steering

In 2023, physicists at Sandia National Laboratories developed a technique to control LED light, which could potentially lead to replacing lasers with LEDs in technologies such as UPC scanners, holographic projectors, and self-driving vehicles.

Albuquerque - wikipedia.org

Balloon Museum hosts STEAM Night focused on art and science of ballooning

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum will host an event called STEAM Night: Art of Ballooning on Friday, January 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is designed for all ages and aims to highlight the connections between…

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury from New Mexico%27s 1st congressional district - Official U.S. House Headshot

Melanie Stansbury addresses civil rights and economic concerns in recent social media posts

Representative Melanie Stansbury posted several messages between January 19-20, 2026 discussing Martin Luther King Jr.

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury representing New Mexico%27s 1st Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot

Melanie Stansbury addresses community support and economic concerns in January posts

Representative Melanie Stansbury posted several updates between January 18-19 addressing constituent support resources during difficult times, critiquing economic policy decisions under former President Trump, and reflecting on the words of Dr….

Fernando Lovo Vice President/Director of Athletics  at University of New Mexico - University of New Mexico

Brian Levant donates career-spanning collection to UNM Center for Southwest Research

Brian Levant, a Hollywood filmmaker and alumnus of the University of New Mexico (UNM), has donated his collection of work to the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR) at UNM.

Fernando Lovo Vice President/Director of Athletics  at University of New Mexico - University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico collaborates with Albuquerque district on budgeting and food justice initiatives

In 2023, professors Jennifer Tucker and Andreas Hernandez from the University of New Mexico (UNM) collaborated with the community organization People’s Budget to create a participatory budgeting (PB) process for Albuquerque.

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury from New Mexico%27s 1st congressional district - Official U.S. House headshot

Melanie Stansbury criticizes Trump’s policies and comments on national controversies via social media

Representative Melanie Stansbury posted several criticisms about former President Donald Trump’s policy decisions and referenced recent developments regarding the Epstein files across three tweets dated January 17-18, 2026.

Daniel Olivas, Author - wikipedia.org

Bernalillo County selects finalists for COVID memorial public art project

Bernalillo County has named six finalists for the New Mexico COVID Memorial Public Art Project.

Jason E. Jones, Chief of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) - bernco.gov

Metropolitan Detention Center inmate dies after apparent suicide attempt

A 39-year-old inmate at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) died at the University of New Mexico Hospital following an apparent suicide attempt while in custody.

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury representing New Mexico%27s 1st Congressional District - Official U.S. House headshot

Melanie Stansbury addresses national concerns and housing crisis in recent social media posts

Representative Melanie Stansbury used her social media platform on January 16-17, 2026 to discuss constituent concerns about current events and highlight legislative efforts addressing the housing crisis.

Donna Riley, Leader in Engineering Education and Inclusive Excellence - University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico School of Engineering announces alumni award celebration for March

The University of New Mexico School of Engineering is set to hold its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on March 27.

Vicente Fernandez, Mayordomo - Official Website

Mayordomo earns UNM degree after military career; urges youth engagement in rural traditions

After more than 40 years of military service and a lifetime in rural northern New Mexico, Vicente Fernandez decided to pursue a college education he had long postponed. “I got tired of being a statistic of those without a degree,”…

Damian Lara, Bernalillo County Assessor’s Office - Bernalillo County Assessor

Bernalillo County Assessor joins AARP townhall on property tax savings

Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara is set to participate in a statewide tele-townhall hosted by AARP, focusing on tax savings and property assessment issues.

Laura McGill, Director - Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia researchers show neuromorphic computers excel at solving complex mathematical problems

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated that neuromorphic computers, which are modeled after the architecture of the human brain, can effectively solve complex mathematical problems central to scientific and engineering fields.

Jack Torres, Mayor - Official Website

Blake Road intersection closed for yearlong improvement project in Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County has closed the intersection of Blake Road and Belmont Drive SW as part of a yearlong improvement project on Blake Road.

Jack Torres, Mayor - Official Website

Road work begins at Bridge Boulevard and Cortez Drive SW in Bernalillo County

Road construction began today at the intersection of Bridge Boulevard and Cortez Drive SW in Bernalillo County.

Naya Higashijima, Head Coach at New Mexico Lobos Women%27s Swimming & Diving - https://golobos.com/

Lobos finish Mardi Gras Invite with three event wins and several personal bests

The University of New Mexico women’s swimming and diving team concluded the Mardi Gras Invitational in New Orleans with two event wins by Sophia Corder and one by Arianna Stokes.

Barbara Baca Commission Chair - County of Bernalillo

Bernalillo County outlines major funding requests ahead of 2026 legislative session

Bernalillo County is moving forward with a legislative agenda for the 2026 session that seeks $72.9 million in capital outlay funding.

Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque - City of Albuquerque

ABQ BioPark begins second phase of Australia exhibit expansion

Construction has started on the second phase of the Australia expansion at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.

Barbara Baca, Commission Chair - County of Bernalillo

Bernalillo County outlines capital outlay strategy for 2026 legislative session

Bernalillo County has announced its approach for the 2026 legislative session, focusing on both broad countywide initiatives and specific district-level projects.

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