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News from September 2024

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Voters to decide on funding for UNM College of Pharmacy renovations

By ABQ Times | Sep 26, 2024

New Mexico voters will soon decide on the future of The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy building, along with other capital projects for higher education institutions across the state. During this year’s general election, voters will be asked to approve a series of General Obligation (GO) Bonds, including Higher Education GO Bond 3. If passed, GO Bond 3 will release $230 million to higher education institutions statewide.

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Spin launches new e-scooter program in Albuquerque

By ABQ Times | Sep 26, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27, the San Francisco-based micromobility company Spin will start installing and testing e-scooter stations throughout Albuquerque. The locations of these stations can be found on Spin’s free mobile phone application.

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Dona Ana County: 7 fewer active licenses to practice law in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 26, 2024

There were seven fewer active legal licenses in Dona Ana County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Bernalillo County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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15 more lawyers with active licenses to practice in Dallas County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 15 more active legal licenses in Dallas County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bernalillo County in week ending Sept. 21?

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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There were 31 more active legal licenses in El Paso County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 31 more active legal licenses in El Paso County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Cibola County: 13 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 13 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Cibola County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Bernalillo County had 1,841 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 1,841 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Bernalillo County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Denver County had 21 more active licenses to practice law in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 21 more active legal licenses in Denver County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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There were 3 more active legal licenses in Collin County in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were three more active legal licenses in Collin County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Federal funding enables major renovation for Mesa Verde Park

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

Mesa Verde Park in Albuquerque is set for a major renovation with funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it is awarding the city $1.3 million for the project, which will be matched by the city, bringing the total investment to $2.6 million.

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University executive Dan Garcia joins RNL's AI Leadership Council

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

Dan Garcia, vice president for enrollment management at The University of New Mexico (UNM), has been appointed to RNL's AI Leadership Council. This initiative aims to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education.

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Casa San Ysidro joins Corrales Harvest Festival for fall celebration

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

Casa San Ysidro will participate in the Corrales Harvest Festival on September 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is free to the public, is organized in collaboration with the Village of Corrales.

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UNM Children's Hospital highlights comprehensive pediatric oncology care during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

As September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The University of New Mexico (UNM) Children’s Hospital highlights its essential role in treating and supporting young cancer patients and their families. Leading the effort is Jessica M. Valdez, MD, MPH, an associate professor, institutional principal investigator for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and medical director of the Pediatric Infusion Unit at UNM. Valdez provides insights into the hospital's commitment to offering personalized, advanced care while managing pediatric oncology complexities in New Mexico.

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UNM announces new assistant vice provost positions focused on boosting academic success

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is restructuring its Office of Academic Affairs to enhance faculty and student success. This change includes the creation of two new assistant vice provost positions. These roles will focus on faculty affairs and students' academic success.

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UNM set to break ground on Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

The University of New Mexico (UNM) will break ground on the Center for Collaborative Arts & Technology (CCAT) on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The new facility, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), will be a 60,000 square-foot hub for innovation and creativity at the UNM College of Fine Arts.

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Federal funds allocated for Mesa Verde Park renovation

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

Mesa Verde Park is set for a significant renovation with funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced today that it is awarding the City $1.3 million for the project. The grant comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). The City will match these funds, investing a total of $2.6 million into the park's upgrade.

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UNM study finds jail-based methadone treatments lower recidivism rates

By ABQ Times | Sep 25, 2024

Research from the University of New Mexico suggests that providing methadone and other substance use disorder treatments in jails can reduce recidivism rates. Brady Horn, a Professor in the Department of Economics, and Paul Guerin, the Director of the Center for Applied Research and Analysis (CARA) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR), examined a program at Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) that offers methadone treatment to inmates.

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Cibola County: 1 less active license to practice law in August than previous month

By ABQ Times | Sep 24, 2024

There was one less active legal license in Cibola County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.