ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 16 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release: Commissioner Walt Benson is encouraged by the recent announcement from U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Gabe Vasquez to invest $4 million towards Atrisco Vista NW, a project that will be overseen by Bernalillo County. "I would like to thank Senator Heinrich and Representative Vasquez for securing the necessary federal funding to add additional driving and bike lanes along with a multi-use t  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 16 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news: The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture (DAC) has announced the hiring of Brandon Gibson as the new director of the ABQ BioPark. In his new role, Gibson will oversee the BioPark's Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach to continue improvements to guest experience, facilities, animal and plant care, and conservation programming across the 150-plus acres of Albuquerque's premiere desti  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: New Mexico State University has partnered with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being provider, to offer students free and equitable access to healthcare resources ranging from mental health support to medical care. The partnership is an extension of Aggie Health and Wellness Center resources, with a goal of improving student well-being, engagement and retention. "We are extremely excited t  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund training for undergraduate researchers at New Mexico State University over the next five years. The award, under the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences, will support NMSU's Undergraduate Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (U-RISE) Program. The program promotes broad participation in the biom  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 16 (TNSres) -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: A New Mexico State University researcher has co-authored a new book that examines wild carnivores of New Mexico. Jennifer K. Frey, a professor of mammalian ecology in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology in NMSU's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, teamed up with Jean-Luc E. Cartron to write "Wild Carnivores of New Mexico," a 1,148-page boo  more