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News from July 2024

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Recycling delays announced for northwest Albuquerque neighborhoods on July 26-27

By ABQ Times | Jul 26, 2024

Recycling collection will be delayed on Friday, July 26, for residents along two routes in northwest parts of the city. Recycling bins in the affected areas will be serviced on Saturday, July 27.

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UNM School of Medicine earns top-tier ranking for primary care

By ABQ Times | Jul 26, 2024

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine has been recognized among the top medical schools in the nation according to new “Best Graduate School” rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The media company ranks medical schools into two categories: Best Medical Schools: Research and Best Medical Schools: Primary Care.

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UNM Health offers free back-to-school vaccine clinic with additional support

By ABQ Times | Jul 26, 2024

As the new school year approaches, Alexander Hang, RN, and his team aim to ensure that children return to classrooms without the threat of preventable diseases. Hang is the unit director at The University of New Mexico Southwest Mesa Center for Family & Community Health, which will host a free back-to-school immunization clinic on Tuesday, July 30, from 1-4 p.m.

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U.S. Rep. Stansbury votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By ABQ Times | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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UNM alumna seeks recruits for state-wide accessible space development project

By ABQ Times | Jul 25, 2024

University of New Mexico alumna Raven Delfina Otero-Symphony is seeking to recruit students, mentors, and sponsors for a space development project. Otero-Symphony has initiated the Space Collegiate Opportunities & Pathways for Excellence, New Mexico (SCOPE-NM) to make space development accessible to all New Mexicans.

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UNM hosts summit to address healthcare challenges with innovative solutions

By ABQ Times | Jul 25, 2024

The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy and the UNM School of Medicine recently hosted a summit aimed at improving health care delivery across New Mexico. The “UNM P5 Summit” convened health care executives, providers, insurance companies, employers, and patients to explore innovative approaches and strengthen partnerships. Discussions focused on addressing health care needs and identifying future improvements.

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Albuquerque Police arrest seven suspects in bait car theft operations

By ABQ Times | Jul 25, 2024

The Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit recently arrested seven individuals for stealing city-owned bait cars.

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UNM Medical Group appoints new executive medical director for clinic operations

By ABQ Times | Jul 25, 2024

Alex Schevchuck, MD, MBA, MS, FACC, an associate professor with the Division of Cardiology at The University of New Mexico’s School of Medicine and medical director for UNM Telehealth, has been named executive medical director for UNM Medical Group, Inc. Clinic Operations.

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Mayor Keller hosts State of the City event at Albuquerque BioPark Zoo

By ABQ Times | Jul 25, 2024

On Saturday, August 17, Mayor Tim Keller will host the State of the City event and deliver his annual address at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bernalillo County in week ending July 20?

By ABQ Times | Jul 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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El Mezquite Golf Tournament returns for its 14th year supporting UNM scholarships

By ABQ Times | Jul 24, 2024

Each August, golfers gather for the annual El Mezquite Golf Tournament to raise scholarship funds for University of New Mexico (UNM) students. Now in its 14th year, the event features exciting prizes, unique food, and a festive atmosphere. The tournament hosts 50 teams and has raised over $750,000 to date.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Bernalillo County in week ending July 20

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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UNM opens applications for pre-health scholars certificate at Rio Rancho campus

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

Applications are now open for the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Pre-Health Scholars Certificate (PHSC) program at the Rio Rancho campus. The program, established two years ago, integrates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with humanities and cultural experiences.

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UNM political science class hears firsthand account from key figure in 'Bridgegate' scandal

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

A group of Political Science students at The University of New Mexico had the opportunity to learn about a historic U.S. Supreme Court case from one of the main individuals involved in the worldwide scandal.

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ABQ RIDE offers significant hiring incentives at upcoming recruitment event

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE is offering substantial hiring incentives to fill dozens of critical positions at the Transit Department’s 5th rapid hire event. The ABQ RIDE Hiring Event will take place on Friday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility located at 8001 Daytona Road NW.

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Balloon Museum hosts Flying Fractals S.T.E.A.M. Night

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

Flying Fractals is the theme of this month's S.T.E.A.M. Night at the Balloon Museum on Saturday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jonathan Wolfe of the Fractal Foundation will bring his expertise along with the foundation's mission to "use the beauty of fractals to inspire interest in science, math, and art" to the after-hours event. The event is included with regular Balloon Museum admission.

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NSF invests nearly $16 million in climate resilience projects at UNM

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a nearly $16 million investment in three research projects led or supported by The University of New Mexico (UNM). This funding is part of a broader $77.8 million NSF initiative under the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), aimed at building climate resilience capacity.

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Maxwell Museum's ALL REZ exhibition to close with reception and panel discussion

By ABQ Times | Jul 23, 2024

ALL REZ: Kéyah, Hooghan, K'é, Iiná / Land, Home, Kinship, Life, an innovative traveling photography exhibition and museological project at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico, will conclude with a reception and panel discussion on Saturday, June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibition features the work of Diné photographer and curator Rapheal Begay. The event is free and open to all.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Bernalillo County in week ending July 20?

By ABQ Times | Jul 22, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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UNM named top producer of Hispanic bachelor degrees in education

By ABQ Times | Jul 22, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been named one of the top 20 producers of Hispanic bachelor’s degrees in education, according to a recent report by Excelencia in Education. The report, published in March, ranked UNM 18th nationally for producing Hispanic education graduates at the bachelor’s level during the 2019-2020 academic year.