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News from September 2024

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University of New Mexico hosts Silent Lights during homecoming week

By ABQ Times | Sep 12, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is set to host its annual Silent Lights event on Thursday, September 19, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Smith Plaza. This year's event will feature six DJs, three stages, and a silent disco experience for students and their guests.

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Fire at Cerro Colorado Landfill contained; California wildfire smoke may reach Albuquerque

By ABQ Times | Sep 11, 2024

A fire began earlier this afternoon at the Cerro Colorado Landfill. As of 4:45 PM, the fire is contained and the plume of smoke from the fire is no longer visible from the Sunport.

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Graduate student receives New Mexico Space Grant Consortium fellowship

By ABQ Times | Sep 11, 2024

A School of Engineering graduate student’s work in energy storage has received a significant boost, thanks to a prestigious fellowship she recently received.

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New statue installed at UNM-Gallup promotes harmony

By ABQ Times | Sep 10, 2024

The University of New Mexico-Gallup has recently installed a new statue on its campus as part of the New Mexico Arts program, Art in Public Places.

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City unveils new art installation at VSA Garage

By ABQ Times | Sep 10, 2024

Today, the City of Albuquerque's Municipal Development Department and Department of Arts & Culture celebrated a collaborative project that beautifies and activates an area of the VSA Garage at 4th and Copper downtown. A large mural and a living plant wall in the gated courtyard have transformed the space into a vibrant, welcoming environment. The addition of seating and greenery makes it an ideal spot for those working downtown to enjoy their lunch breaks, unwind, and take in the artistic surroundings.

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Lobos y Lowriders' returns to UNM for Hispanic Heritage Month

By ABQ Times | Sep 10, 2024

A celebration to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the annual 'Lobos y Lowriders' event is returning to The University of New Mexico.

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UNM grants first Ph.D. in geography

By ABQ Times | Sep 10, 2024

The University of New Mexico Department of Geography and Environmental Studies granted its first doctoral degree at the end of the Summer 2024 semester.

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UNM student collaborates on art project with local elementary school

By ABQ Times | Sep 9, 2024

Art student Angel Estrada from The University of New Mexico is collaborating with children at Lew Wallace Elementary School on a project to enhance the streets of Albuquerque. Estrada, who will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in Arts Education, moved to New Mexico in 2021 following the advice of his mentor, Santa Fe potter Romig Streeter.

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Community center renamed after Reynaluz Juarez in Albuquerque

By ABQ Times | Sep 9, 2024

Today in Albuquerque, Mayor Tim Keller joined community leaders and family members of Reynaluz Juarez to rename the Whittier Community Center in honor of the longtime community organizer and advocate for the International District. Juarez was a dedicated supporter of youth and families until her passing in February 2022. This dedication is part of the ABQ Stories of Us project, an initiative designed to honor individuals who have significantly impacted Albuquerque's history and improved the lives of its residents.

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USS Albuquerque memorial proposed for Tingley Beach

By ABQ Times | Sep 9, 2024

The City, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, the Navy League New Mexico Council, and other partners, has unveiled a draft concept plan for a USS Albuquerque memorial to mark the beginning of Navy Week in Albuquerque. Named after the city, the USS Albuquerque is a nuclear submarine decommissioned in 2017. The sail from the vessel, currently divided into three pieces, was recently moved from storage at Kirtland Air Force Base to Pascetti Steel for restoration and reassembly. The City plans to build the memorial at Tingley Beach.

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Two School of Engineering students receive Tau Beta Pi scholarships

By ABQ Times | Sep 9, 2024

Two seniors in the School of Engineering have been selected to receive scholarships from the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bernalillo County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By ABQ Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Annual Mutt Strutt fundraiser supports Positive Links

By ABQ Times | Sep 8, 2024

City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn joined the Altura Park Neighborhood Association today for their annual Pet Fair & Community Social, featuring the Mutt Strutt fundraiser benefiting Positive Links. Positive Links is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to educating law enforcement, social workers, and others about the critical connection between animal abuse and human violence, including domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse.

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New Mexico voters consider GO Bond 3 for higher education

By ABQ Times | Sep 8, 2024

General Obligation Bonds, or GO Bonds, come before the voters in New Mexico every two years. For higher education institutions across the state, they are a proven and accepted method of funding bricks and mortar projects throughout the state.

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Which former ABQ Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By ABQ Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former ABQ Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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ABQ Times area weekly mass times

By ABQ Times | Sep 7, 2024

The following parishes in the ABQ Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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UNM expert discusses AI's potential impact on 2024 election

By ABQ Times | Sep 7, 2024

Artificial Intelligence has integrated into numerous aspects of daily life, including the 2024 election. Jessica Feezell, a Political Science Associate Professor at The University of New Mexico, asserts that AI's influence on this election will be unprecedented.

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Albuquerque hosts MICD session focused on bridging boundaries for Native American communities

By ABQ Times | Sep 7, 2024

The City of Albuquerque and MASS Design Group hosted the Mayor’s Institute on City Design (MICD) Special Session: Bridging Boundaries over the last four days. This session was dedicated to supporting Native American constituents across urban and rural communities. During the event, mayors and tribal leaders gathered to discuss ways to bridge the gap between sovereign nations and municipal jurisdictions to better serve Native constituents. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller presented on housing solutions for the city’s Native American residents.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Bernalillo County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Bernalillo County in week ending Aug. 31?

By ABQ Times | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.