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A MESSAGE FROM OUR DEAN Dear friends and alumni of the College of ACES, As we celebrate the end of another successful semester in the College of ACES, we cherish our achievements, completed graduation, and look forward to enjoying the holiday season with family and friends. This year, we are especially excited to begin 2025 under the leadership of our new president, Dr. Valerio Ferme, and to welcome a new chapter for NMSU with an updated organizational chart. Dr.Ferme has already demonstrated a deep interest in the College of ACES and New Mexico’s agricultural landscape. He has visited several of our research and science centers across the state, including Corona, Artesia, Clayton, Tucumcari, Clovis, and Farmington. During these visits, Dr. Ferme has shown himself to be a thoughtful listener and has expressed his admiration for the dedication and passion of the faculty, staff, and students in our college. As we congratulate our graduates from this past weekend, we consider the effort and determination that goes into earning these degrees. I want to commend our gradates and take this opportunity to thank everyone – faculty, staff, and students – for their hard work and dedication. Let’s carry this momentum into the new year, making 2025 even more successful for our students, faculty, and staff. Happy holidays and best wishes for the year ahead! GO AGGIES! |
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DEAN Dear friends and alumni of the College of ACES, As we celebrate the end of another successful semester in the College of ACES, we cherish our achievements, completed graduation, and look forward to enjoying the holiday season with family and friends. This year, we are especially excited to begin 2025 under the leadership of our new president, Dr. Valerio Ferme, and to welcome a new chapter for NMSU with an updated organizational chart. Dr.Ferme has already demonstrated a deep interest in the College of ACES and New Mexico’s agricultural landscape. He has visited several of our research and science centers across the state, including Corona, Artesia, Clayton, Tucumcari, Clovis, and Farmington. During these visits, Dr. Ferme has shown himself to be a thoughtful listener and has expressed his admiration for the dedication and passion of the faculty, staff, and students in our college. As we congratulate our graduates from this past weekend, we consider the effort and determination that goes into earning these degrees. I want to commend our gradates and take this opportunity to thank everyone – faculty, staff, and students – for their hard work and dedication. Let’s carry this momentum into the new year, making 2025 even more successful for our students, faculty, and staff. Happy holidays and best wishes for the year ahead! GO AGGIES! |
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Dean Flores at the ACES Sam Steel Ceremony with student Jerilene Salabiye and her family. |
Dean Flores at the ACES Sam Steel Ceremony with student Jerilene Salabiye and her family. |
Rolando A. Flores Galarza Dean & Chief Administrative Officer |
Rolando A. Flores Galarza Dean & Chief Administrative Officer |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE ENTIRE ACES FAMILY! |
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE ENTIRE ACES FAMILY! |
NMSU's FALL 2024 GRADUATES |
NMSU's FALL 2024 GRADUATES |
Congratulations to all of our NMSU Graduates. Our Fall 2024 graduation consisted of 1,283 students from our main campus and 430 students from our branch campuses. |
Congratulations to all of our NMSU Graduates. Our Fall 2024 graduation consisted of 1,283 students from our main campus and 430 students from our branch campuses. |
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NMSU’s fall 2024 Outstanding Graduates shine in academics, service, leadership New Mexico State University’s Alumni Association announced the seven recipients of its fall 2024 Outstanding Graduate Awards. Representing each college and the Graduate School, these exceptional students embody academic excellence, leadership and dedication, highlighting the best of this semester’s graduating class. The Alumni Association’s fall 2024 Outstanding Graduates are: - Natalia Molinar, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
- Emma Alvarez de la Rosa, College of Arts and Sciences
- Colin Bell, College of Business
- Aryanna Llañez, College of Engineering
- Emily Young, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
- E. Madeline Carreon, Graduate School, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, Master’s
- Cory Cascalheira, Graduate School, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, Ph.D.
Deans and nomination committees select honorees based on their outstanding academic accomplishments, notable leadership abilities and extracurricular commitments. Each student will be acknowledged during the NMSU fall 2024 commencement ceremonies. “The Alumni Association’s Outstanding Graduate Awards allow us to honor the incredible achievements of these exceptional students,” said Sylvia Y. Acosta, NMSU Foundation CEO. “They have excelled academically while showing an extraordinary dedication to creating positive change. We can’t wait to see the impact these Aggies will make on the world.” The NMSU Alumni Association’s Outstanding Graduate Award Ceremony is a cherished tradition and one of the university’s highest honors for graduating students. This semester’s award recipients will be celebrated at a special luncheon Friday, Dec. 13. Their achievements will also be showcased on the NMSU Alumni Association website at www.nmsualumni.org and featured across the @NMSUAlumFriends social media platforms. |
NMSU’s fall 2024 Outstanding Graduates shine in academics, service, leadership New Mexico State University’s Alumni Association announced the seven recipients of its fall 2024 Outstanding Graduate Awards. Representing each college and the Graduate School, these exceptional students embody academic excellence, leadership and dedication, highlighting the best of this semester’s graduating class. The Alumni Association’s fall 2024 Outstanding Graduates are: - Natalia Molinar, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
- Emma Alvarez de la Rosa, College of Arts and Sciences
- Colin Bell, College of Business
- Aryanna Llañez, College of Engineering
- Emily Young, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
- E. Madeline Carreon, Graduate School, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, Master’s
- Cory Cascalheira, Graduate School, College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, Ph.D.
Deans and nomination committees select honorees based on their outstanding academic accomplishments, notable leadership abilities and extracurricular commitments. Each student will be acknowledged during the NMSU fall 2024 commencement ceremonies. “The Alumni Association’s Outstanding Graduate Awards allow us to honor the incredible achievements of these exceptional students,” said Sylvia Y. Acosta, NMSU Foundation CEO. “They have excelled academically while showing an extraordinary dedication to creating positive change. We can’t wait to see the impact these Aggies will make on the world.” The NMSU Alumni Association’s Outstanding Graduate Award Ceremony is a cherished tradition and one of the university’s highest honors for graduating students. This semester’s award recipients will be celebrated at a special luncheon Friday, Dec. 13. Their achievements will also be showcased on the NMSU Alumni Association website at www.nmsualumni.org and featured across the @NMSUAlumFriends social media platforms. |
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AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION |
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION |
Agricultural Experiment Station Research Highlight The Agricultural Experiment Station has had a busy fall semester with field days occurring at all 12 state-wide Agricultural Science Centers. Thank you to all those who attended and helped make these events successful. AES research faculty and staff look forward to these outreach events and sharing the new and ongoing research efforts at each Center. One such example of an ongoing research project at the Artesia Agricultural Science Center is a multi-disciplinary (agronomy, soil science, plant physiology, engineering, and economics), multi-institutional (TAMU and NMSU) study to evaluate the potential for increasing canola acreage using marginal waters in the Southern Great Plains. Researchers are evaluating (i) canola performance under saline water irrigation, (ii) soil properties including salinity, (iii) irrigation use efficiency, and (iv) canola crop economic feasibility. Several canola cultivars will be evaluated for salinity tolerance by measuring germination, seedling mortality, emergence percentage, emergence index, biomass, and salt accumulation in the greenhouse and in field plots at El Paso, TX, and Artesia, NM. This project will help farmers in the Southern Great Plains region who are facing limited water quantity and quality to grow crops. The field trials in Artesia and El Paso will provide further details on successful agronomic practices and serve as demonstration crops for regional farmers. The Artesia ASC is currently collaborating with Texas A&M AgriLife in El Paso. To learn more, contact Communications and Reporting Directo Claire Montoya at ccortner@nmsu.edu. |
Agricultural Experiment Station Research Highlight The Agricultural Experiment Station has had a busy fall semester with field days occurring at all 12 state-wide Agricultural Science Centers. Thank you to all those who attended and helped make these events successful. AES research faculty and staff look forward to these outreach events and sharing the new and ongoing research efforts at each Center. One such example of an ongoing research project at the Artesia Agricultural Science Center is a multi-disciplinary (agronomy, soil science, plant physiology, engineering, and economics), multi-institutional (TAMU and NMSU) study to evaluate the potential for increasing canola acreage using marginal waters in the Southern Great Plains. Researchers are evaluating (i) canola performance under saline water irrigation, (ii) soil properties including salinity, (iii) irrigation use efficiency, and (iv) canola crop economic feasibility. Several canola cultivars will be evaluated for salinity tolerance by measuring germination, seedling mortality, emergence percentage, emergence index, biomass, and salt accumulation in the greenhouse and in field plots at El Paso, TX, and Artesia, NM. This project will help farmers in the Southern Great Plains region who are facing limited water quantity and quality to grow crops. The field trials in Artesia and El Paso will provide further details on successful agronomic practices and serve as demonstration crops for regional farmers. The Artesia ASC is currently collaborating with Texas A&M AgriLife in El Paso. To learn more, contact Communications and Reporting Directo Claire Montoya at ccortner@nmsu.edu. |
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ANNA, AGE EIGHT INSTITUTE |
ANNA, AGE EIGHT INSTITUTE |
Learning, Healing, and the Role of Schools in Grant County In November, NMSU’s Anna, Age Eight Institute co-director Dominic Cappello facilitated an in-service for 600 school personnel from Grant County. Initiated by Silver City Schools superintendent William Hawkins, the in-service focused on the root causes of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on students and families. Lt. Governor Howie Morales introduced Cappello and invited participants to engage in a morning of activities designed to enhance their school engagement and teaching practices and foster student success. Cappello shared insights from the book, Anna, Age Eight: The data-driven prevention of childhood trauma and maltreatment, weaving together best practices in ACEs prevention and discussing research-backed methodologies for helping families access vital services to increase family health. Participants were encouraged to think critically about creating school and community environments where all students can thrive. According to Cappello, by implementing trauma-informed practices and creating supportive environments for students, schools can play a pivotal role in both preventing and addressing ACEs. Participants were introduced to the 100% New Mexico initiative, currently implemented in 17 counties with the goal of ensuring the ten vital services necessary for families to thrive. A key part of the initiative is establishing community and school-based family resource centers. These centers, currently being developed alongside initiative teams in Roswell and Farmington, aim to provide vital services that address the social determinants of health, transforming adverse conditions into positive outcomes. By ensuring that families have access to essential resources, schools can help mitigate the impact of ACEs and foster resilience among students. Overall, the in-service was more than an opportunity for learning, it was a celebration of the teaching profession that strengthens student health, safety, and academic achievement and a reminder of the profound impact educators have on their students' lives. For more information, contact Director of Information Technology Gregory Sherrow at gsherrow@nmsu.edu |
Learning, Healing, and the Role of Schools in Grant County In November, NMSU’s Anna, Age Eight Institute co-director Dominic Cappello facilitated an in-service for 600 school personnel from Grant County. Initiated by Silver City Schools superintendent William Hawkins, the in-service focused on the root causes of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on students and families. Lt. Governor Howie Morales introduced Cappello and invited participants to engage in a morning of activities designed to enhance their school engagement and teaching practices and foster student success. Cappello shared insights from the book, Anna, Age Eight: The data-driven prevention of childhood trauma and maltreatment, weaving together best practices in ACEs prevention and discussing research-backed methodologies for helping families access vital services to increase family health. Participants were encouraged to think critically about creating school and community environments where all students can thrive. According to Cappello, by implementing trauma-informed practices and creating supportive environments for students, schools can play a pivotal role in both preventing and addressing ACEs. Participants were introduced to the 100% New Mexico initiative, currently implemented in 17 counties with the goal of ensuring the ten vital services necessary for families to thrive. A key part of the initiative is establishing community and school-based family resource centers. These centers, currently being developed alongside initiative teams in Roswell and Farmington, aim to provide vital services that address the social determinants of health, transforming adverse conditions into positive outcomes. By ensuring that families have access to essential resources, schools can help mitigate the impact of ACEs and foster resilience among students. Overall, the in-service was more than an opportunity for learning, it was a celebration of the teaching profession that strengthens student health, safety, and academic achievement and a reminder of the profound impact educators have on their students' lives. For more information, contact Director of Information Technology Gregory Sherrow at gsherrow@nmsu.edu |
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Dr. Francine Mezzomo Giotto and Jacob Painter from New Mexico State University, in collaboration with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), hosted the West Region Student Leaders Connecting Conference on November 14 and 15 in Las Cruces. The event aimed to inspire and connect future leaders with the meat industry, providing a platform for professional growth, networking, and exposure to the many opportunities within allied industries. This regional conference brought together 44 students from across the western region, including Texas Tech University, the University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico, and local and state community colleges and high schools. The conference featured a range of tours, including visits with NMSU alumnus Daniel M. Manzanares at the Santa Teresa International Livestock Crossing and Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. It also included keynotes and several speakers, such as Carollann Romo from the New Mexico Beef Council, Baldemar Ortiz from the USDA - Agricultural Marketing Service, Sharon K. K. Beals from AMSA/Beaconpoint Labs, Nick Franzzini from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Eddie Behrends, the NM Livestock Board State Meat and Poultry Inspector Director, and Michelle Thomas from A&M Meat Processing. A special thank you to AMSA for selecting NMSU to host the event, to all the educational institutions for their support, and to the speakers for their commitment to student growth! To learn more, contact Assistant Professor Dr. Francine Mezzomo Giotto at fgiotto@nmsu.edu. |
Dr. Francine Mezzomo Giotto and Jacob Painter from New Mexico State University, in collaboration with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), hosted the West Region Student Leaders Connecting Conference on November 14 and 15 in Las Cruces. The event aimed to inspire and connect future leaders with the meat industry, providing a platform for professional growth, networking, and exposure to the many opportunities within allied industries. This regional conference brought together 44 students from across the western region, including Texas Tech University, the University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico, and local and state community colleges and high schools. The conference featured a range of tours, including visits with NMSU alumnus Daniel M. Manzanares at the Santa Teresa International Livestock Crossing and Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. It also included keynotes and several speakers, such as Carollann Romo from the New Mexico Beef Council, Baldemar Ortiz from the USDA - Agricultural Marketing Service, Sharon K. K. Beals from AMSA/Beaconpoint Labs, Nick Franzzini from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Eddie Behrends, the NM Livestock Board State Meat and Poultry Inspector Director, and Michelle Thomas from A&M Meat Processing. A special thank you to AMSA for selecting NMSU to host the event, to all the educational institutions for their support, and to the speakers for their commitment to student growth! To learn more, contact Assistant Professor Dr. Francine Mezzomo Giotto at fgiotto@nmsu.edu. |
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE |
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE |
NMSU Extension’s 4-H professionals honored at national conference Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service program directors, specialists, agents and volunteers from across New Mexico were awarded specialty and communication awards at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference in Boise, Idaho, in October. “The NAE4-HYDP conference brings together Extension faculty from all over the country to attend workshops and business sessions as part of the association,” said Amy Zemler, 4-H youth activities specialist. NAE4-HYDP provides professional development, encourages leadership development and mentoring, cultivates networking to strengthen youth development and integrates scholarship, research and practice. “The 4-H program reaches youth ages 9–18 as well as adult volunteers,” Zemler said. “These programs reach small to large audiences in traditional club, after-school and in-school programming.” Regional and National Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development award: - Cheryl Butterfield, Extension state 4-H agent; Jeff Witte, New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture; and Candie Sweetser, New Mexico Department of Agriculture government and public affairs.
Regional and National Excellence in 4-H Club Support award: - 4-H in Schools Program: Brittany Sonntag, Bernalillo County agent; Stephani Treadwell, Colette Park Elementary school principal; Phillip Alden, Bernalillo County agent; and Peter Skelton, 4-H youth development professor and Extension and Research Youth Agricultural Science Center professor and director.
Regional and National Excellence in Geospatial Programs award: - Sarah Marta, Sierra County program director; Julia Marta and Willard Hall, volunteers.
Regional and National Excellence in Shooting Sports Programming award: - Eva Madrid, Doña Ana County agent; Jack Blandford, Luna County program director; Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County program director and agent; Ryan Craig, Roosevelt County agent; Kandy Hutchins, Curry County associate; Amy Zemler, 4-H youth activities specialist; Newt McCarty, 4-H Pathways and Youth Development state agent; Shannon Norris-Parish, Agricultural and Extension Education assistant professor; and Shooting Sports volunteers.
Regional and National Excellence in Healthy Living award and Regional Search for Excellence in Teen Programming award: - Shattered Lives Program: Eva Madrid, Doña Ana County agent; LaJoy Spears, AXED program development and evaluation specialist; and Doña Ana County volunteers from emergency, law enforcement and community agencies.
Regional Educational Piece Individual award: - Emily Bruton, Socorro County program director and agent.
Regional Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism award: - Cooperative Extension Agents – Curry County: Mindy Turner, Kandy Hutchins and Diana Wood.
Excellence in Educational Technology award: - Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County program director and agent; Jason Turner, Extension horse specialist and professor; Tracy Drummond, Catron County program director and agent; Tamara Schubert, Chaves County program director and agent; Jason Lamb, Quay County program director and agent; Melanie Gutierrez, Lincoln County program director and agent; Brittany Sonntag, Bernalillo County agent; Kayla Drummond, Catron County program assistant; Kylie Armstrong, Union County program assistant; and Phillip Alden.
Regional Excellence in Global Citizenship Programming award: - Bernalillo County agents: Brittany Sonntag, Phillip Alden, Brittany Johnson and John Garlisch
Regional Excellence in Natural Resources and Environmental Education award: - Sarah Marta, Julia Marta and Willard Hall.
Regional Greg Yost Memorial Youth in Leadership award and Regional Beyond You Leadership award: - Sierra Cain, Valencia County program director; Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County program director and agent; Susann Mikkelson, Guadalupe County agent, and Amy Zemler.
Regional Media Presentation award: - Mindy Turner and Talisha Valdez, Union County program director and agent.
Regional Exhibit: - Augusta Ahlm, San Juan County agent; Bonnie Hopkins, San Juan County program director; Andrew Foster, San Juan County program specialist and NMDA petroleum inspector; Jamie Ortiz, San Juan County administrative assistant; and Kathy Landers, McKinley County program director.
Regional New Story award: Regional Video Program award; Regional Promotional Package – Team award; and Regional Social MediaPiece – Team award: - Mindy Turner, Kandy Hutchins and Diana Wood.
Regional Promotional Piece – Team award: - Emily Bruton, Socorro County program director and agent, and Jamie Fassett, Socorro County agent.
25 Years of Service award: - Mindy Turner, Curry County director.
Achievement of Service award: To view the entire publication click on the following link: NMSU Extension’s 4-H professionals honored at national conference |
NMSU Extension’s 4-H professionals honored at national conference Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service program directors, specialists, agents and volunteers from across New Mexico were awarded specialty and communication awards at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference in Boise, Idaho, in October. “The NAE4-HYDP conference brings together Extension faculty from all over the country to attend workshops and business sessions as part of the association,” said Amy Zemler, 4-H youth activities specialist. NAE4-HYDP provides professional development, encourages leadership development and mentoring, cultivates networking to strengthen youth development and integrates scholarship, research and practice. “The 4-H program reaches youth ages 9–18 as well as adult volunteers,” Zemler said. “These programs reach small to large audiences in traditional club, after-school and in-school programming.” Regional and National Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development award: - Cheryl Butterfield, Extension state 4-H agent; Jeff Witte, New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture; and Candie Sweetser, New Mexico Department of Agriculture government and public affairs.
Regional and National Excellence in 4-H Club Support award: - 4-H in Schools Program: Brittany Sonntag, Bernalillo County agent; Stephani Treadwell, Colette Park Elementary school principal; Phillip Alden, Bernalillo County agent; and Peter Skelton, 4-H youth development professor and Extension and Research Youth Agricultural Science Center professor and director.
Regional and National Excellence in Geospatial Programs award: - Sarah Marta, Sierra County program director; Julia Marta and Willard Hall, volunteers.
Regional and National Excellence in Shooting Sports Programming award: - Eva Madrid, Doña Ana County agent; Jack Blandford, Luna County program director; Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County program director and agent; Ryan Craig, Roosevelt County agent; Kandy Hutchins, Curry County associate; Amy Zemler, 4-H youth activities specialist; Newt McCarty, 4-H Pathways and Youth Development state agent; Shannon Norris-Parish, Agricultural and Extension Education assistant professor; and Shooting Sports volunteers.
Regional and National Excellence in Healthy Living award and Regional Search for Excellence in Teen Programming award: - Shattered Lives Program: Eva Madrid, Doña Ana County agent; LaJoy Spears, AXED program development and evaluation specialist; and Doña Ana County volunteers from emergency, law enforcement and community agencies.
Regional Educational Piece Individual award: - Emily Bruton, Socorro County program director and agent.
Regional Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism award: - Cooperative Extension Agents – Curry County: Mindy Turner, Kandy Hutchins and Diana Wood.
Excellence in Educational Technology award: - Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County program director and agent; Jason Turner, Extension horse specialist and professor; Tracy Drummond, Catron County program director and agent; Tamara Schubert, Chaves County program director and agent; Jason Lamb, Quay County program director and agent; Melanie Gutierrez, Lincoln County program director and agent; Brittany Sonntag, Bernalillo County agent; Kayla Drummond, Catron County program assistant; Kylie Armstrong, Union County program assistant; and Phillip Alden.
Regional Excellence in Global Citizenship Programming award: - Bernalillo County agents: Brittany Sonntag, Phillip Alden, Brittany Johnson and John Garlisch
Regional Excellence in Natural Resources and Environmental Education award: - Sarah Marta, Julia Marta and Willard Hall.
Regional Greg Yost Memorial Youth in Leadership award and Regional Beyond You Leadership award: - Sierra Cain, Valencia County program director; Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County program director and agent; Susann Mikkelson, Guadalupe County agent, and Amy Zemler.
Regional Media Presentation award: - Mindy Turner and Talisha Valdez, Union County program director and agent.
Regional Exhibit: - Augusta Ahlm, San Juan County agent; Bonnie Hopkins, San Juan County program director; Andrew Foster, San Juan County program specialist and NMDA petroleum inspector; Jamie Ortiz, San Juan County administrative assistant; and Kathy Landers, McKinley County program director.
Regional New Story award: Regional Video Program award; Regional Promotional Package – Team award; and Regional Social MediaPiece – Team award: - Mindy Turner, Kandy Hutchins and Diana Wood.
Regional Promotional Piece – Team award: - Emily Bruton, Socorro County program director and agent, and Jamie Fassett, Socorro County agent.
25 Years of Service award: - Mindy Turner, Curry County director.
Achievement of Service award: To view the entire publication click on the following link: NMSU Extension’s 4-H professionals honored at national conference |
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from left to right: Marissa Morgan, Eva Madrid, Allen Malone, Amy Zemler and Sierra Cane represented NMSU at the conference. (Courtesy Photo) |
from left to right: Marissa Morgan, Eva Madrid, Allen Malone, Amy Zemler and Sierra Cane represented NMSU at the conference. (Courtesy Photo) |
DIABETES MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION PROGRAMS (MAPP) |
DIABETES MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION PROGRAMS (MAPP) |
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| Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs NMSU College of ACES Diabetes MAPP (Management and Prevention Programs) is making a big impact on health in southern New Mexico. By teaming up with other organizations, they have brought their popular diabetes cooking classes, Kitchen Creations (Creaciones de Cocina), to Spanish-speaking communities along the border. With support from the CDC and Gant Global, the program has expanded to offer five series since May to Sunland Park, La Mesa, Anthony, Del Cerro, and Vado. In collaboration with the Empowerment Congress of New Mexico’s promotores, the NMSU team recruited over 120 participants eager to learn about managing diabetes through food. Led by Doña Ana County Extension Agent Esther Hernandez, along with dietitians Gaby Philips and Mayra Sanchez, and dietetic interns Ana Esnayra and Maria Orozco, participants learned hands-on skills for creating heart-healthy, blood-sugar-friendly meals. |
Diabetes Management and Prevention Programs NMSU College of ACES Diabetes MAPP (Management and Prevention Programs) is making a big impact on health in southern New Mexico. By teaming up with other organizations, they have brought their popular diabetes cooking classes, Kitchen Creations (Creaciones de Cocina), to Spanish-speaking communities along the border. With support from the CDC and Gant Global, the program has expanded to offer five series since May to Sunland Park, La Mesa, Anthony, Del Cerro, and Vado. In collaboration with the Empowerment Congress of New Mexico’s promotores, the NMSU team recruited over 120 participants eager to learn about managing diabetes through food. Led by Doña Ana County Extension Agent Esther Hernandez, along with dietitians Gaby Philips and Mayra Sanchez, and dietetic interns Ana Esnayra and Maria Orozco, participants learned hands-on skills for creating heart-healthy, blood-sugar-friendly meals. |
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Students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine observed some classes, gaining insights on how self-management support programs can improve their future patients' success. These interactive classes helped attendees not only improve their cooking techniques but also understand how meal planning can support long-term health. This unique outreach empowers communities to take charge of their well-being, all while building supportive networks that inspire lasting change. For more information, please contact Cassandra Vanderpool (cvpool@nmsu.edu) or visit diabetes.nmsu.edu |
Students from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine observed some classes, gaining insights on how self-management support programs can improve their future patients' success. These interactive classes helped attendees not only improve their cooking techniques but also understand how meal planning can support long-term health. This unique outreach empowers communities to take charge of their well-being, all while building supportive networks that inspire lasting change. For more information, please contact Cassandra Vanderpool (cvpool@nmsu.edu) or visit diabetes.nmsu.edu |
ENTOMOLOGY, PLANT PATHOLOGY, & WEED SCIENCE |
ENTOMOLOGY, PLANT PATHOLOGY, & WEED SCIENCE |
ACES graduate students give award-winning presentations at National Entomological Society of America conference The recent National Entomological Society of America (ESA) conference was held in Phoenix, AZ where several ACES graduate students including John Agnew, Isha Magar, Kavita Adhikari and Evangelina Carabotta, did an outstanding job presenting their research. Agricultural Biology graduate student Connor Cavett, advised by Brandon Smythe (ANRS) and Scott Bundy (EPPWS), presented his MS work "Evaluation of sustained efficacy against filth flies in response to increased levels of insect growth regulators delivered directly through beef cattle," in the graduate student competition. He presented a10-minute talk in the Medical, Urban, & Veterinary Entomology section, competing against students from other top programs in the nation. PhD graduate student Luis Ochoa-Cadena of PES and EPPWS, advised by Ricardo Ramirez (EPPWS), presented his work "Assessing natural enemy and life-stage diversity on alfalfa pest suppression," in the Plant-Insect Ecosystems section of the competition. Cavett and Ochoa-Cadena both won first prize (best talk), the ESA President’s Prize, for their graduate student talks within their respective sections. To learn more about the event and competition winners click on the following link: https://entsoc.org/events/annual-meeting/student-competition/winners/2024 For more information, contact Ricardo Ramirez at ricarami@nmsu.edu. |
ACES graduate students give award-winning presentations at National Entomological Society of America conference The recent National Entomological Society of America (ESA) conference was held in Phoenix, AZ where several ACES graduate students including John Agnew, Isha Magar, Kavita Adhikari and Evangelina Carabotta, did an outstanding job presenting their research. Agricultural Biology graduate student Connor Cavett, advised by Brandon Smythe (ANRS) and Scott Bundy (EPPWS), presented his MS work "Evaluation of sustained efficacy against filth flies in response to increased levels of insect growth regulators delivered directly through beef cattle," in the graduate student competition. He presented a10-minute talk in the Medical, Urban, & Veterinary Entomology section, competing against students from other top programs in the nation. PhD graduate student Luis Ochoa-Cadena of PES and EPPWS, advised by Ricardo Ramirez (EPPWS), presented his work "Assessing natural enemy and life-stage diversity on alfalfa pest suppression," in the Plant-Insect Ecosystems section of the competition. Cavett and Ochoa-Cadena both won first prize (best talk), the ESA President’s Prize, for their graduate student talks within their respective sections. To learn more about the event and competition winners click on the following link: https://entsoc.org/events/annual-meeting/student-competition/winners/2024 For more information, contact Ricardo Ramirez at ricarami@nmsu.edu. |
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Connor Cavett (Top) and Luis Ochoa-Cadena (Bottom) were recognized for the ESA President’s Prize for best talk in their respective section at the awards ceremony. |
Connor Cavett (Top) and Luis Ochoa-Cadena (Bottom) were recognized for the ESA President’s Prize for best talk in their respective section at the awards ceremony. |
EQUITY, INCLUSION & DIVERSITY |
EQUITY, INCLUSION & DIVERSITY |
Social belonging is a fundamental human need, and yet, 40% of people report feeling isolated at work, resulting in lower organizational commitment and engagement (Carr, 2019). Dr. Laura Bittner, Co-director of the College of ACES Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative, was invited to present on this topic at the Western Region Administrative Officers’ Meeting in Cody, Wyoming, Oct. 2. Dr. Bittner’s presentation, Together We Thrive: Building Strong Workplace Connection, introduced participants to the benefits of fostering connection in the workplace, explored why building connection is sometimes challenging, and provided activities to encourage meaningful connections. Forty-two participants attended the session. The Western Region Administrative Officers Meeting comprises of members from 13 western states and four Pacific trust territories and is affiliated with the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors. The association provides leadership on regional priorities to initiate and conduct integrated multistate projects that include research, Extension and academic programs. For more information about the ACES EID Initiative or to schedule a workshop, contact Dr. Laura Bittner (lbittner@nmsu.edu) or Dr. Karim Martinez (karmarti@nmsu.edu). |
Social belonging is a fundamental human need, and yet, 40% of people report feeling isolated at work, resulting in lower organizational commitment and engagement (Carr, 2019). Dr. Laura Bittner, Co-director of the College of ACES Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative, was invited to present on this topic at the Western Region Administrative Officers’ Meeting in Cody, Wyoming, Oct. 2. Dr. Bittner’s presentation, Together We Thrive: Building Strong Workplace Connection, introduced participants to the benefits of fostering connection in the workplace, explored why building connection is sometimes challenging, and provided activities to encourage meaningful connections. Forty-two participants attended the session. The Western Region Administrative Officers Meeting comprises of members from 13 western states and four Pacific trust territories and is affiliated with the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors. The association provides leadership on regional priorities to initiate and conduct integrated multistate projects that include research, Extension and academic programs. For more information about the ACES EID Initiative or to schedule a workshop, contact Dr. Laura Bittner (lbittner@nmsu.edu) or Dr. Karim Martinez (karmarti@nmsu.edu). |
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EXTENSION FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |
EXTENSION FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |
Strong EFCS Leadership on the NEAFCS Presidents Council Extension Family and Consumer Sciences has shown strong national leadership presence for the past five years as two county agents have served on the national board for the National Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Association (NEAFCS). Rick Griffiths, the San Juan County FCS Agent, served as the Western Regional Director from 2020–2022 and was then elected to the national three-year term as President Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. Dianne Christensen (Bernalillo County FCS Agent) also served as the Western Regional Director (2022–2024) and was elected as President Elect in September at the NEAFCS national conference and will now go on to also serve as NEAFCS President and Immediate Past President. This year they both serve on the NEAFCS Presidents Council along with the current President, Jennifer Bridge, from Kentucky. This is the first in NEAFCS history two National Presidents from the same state have served overlapping terms according to the association historian. Dianne shared, “Both Rick and I credit strong NMSU EFCS mentoring for our leadership development in the national association. We have had colleagues that have coached and encouraged us both to step into national leadership. We also feel very fortunate to have support from Dr. Boren, Christina Turner, and our county directors. This experience has been a career highlight.” For more information contact Dianne Christensen diannec@nmsu.edu or Rick Griffiths rickgrif@nmsu.edu |
Strong EFCS Leadership on the NEAFCS Presidents Council Extension Family and Consumer Sciences has shown strong national leadership presence for the past five years as two county agents have served on the national board for the National Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Association (NEAFCS). Rick Griffiths, the San Juan County FCS Agent, served as the Western Regional Director from 2020–2022 and was then elected to the national three-year term as President Elect, President, and Immediate Past President. Dianne Christensen (Bernalillo County FCS Agent) also served as the Western Regional Director (2022–2024) and was elected as President Elect in September at the NEAFCS national conference and will now go on to also serve as NEAFCS President and Immediate Past President. This year they both serve on the NEAFCS Presidents Council along with the current President, Jennifer Bridge, from Kentucky. This is the first in NEAFCS history two National Presidents from the same state have served overlapping terms according to the association historian. Dianne shared, “Both Rick and I credit strong NMSU EFCS mentoring for our leadership development in the national association. We have had colleagues that have coached and encouraged us both to step into national leadership. We also feel very fortunate to have support from Dr. Boren, Christina Turner, and our county directors. This experience has been a career highlight.” For more information contact Dianne Christensen diannec@nmsu.edu or Rick Griffiths rickgrif@nmsu.edu |
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Photo left to right: Rick Griffiths (Immediate Past President), Jennifer Bridge (President), Dianne Christensen (President Elect) |
Photo left to right: Rick Griffiths (Immediate Past President), Jennifer Bridge (President), Dianne Christensen (President Elect) |
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NMSU EFCS Mind Matters Programming Draws National Attention Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) create toxic levels of stress hormones which can interrupt normal physical and mental childhood development and, in some cases, can even change the brain’s architecture. This long-term exposure to stress leads to a variety of chronic diseases, which may ultimately cause premature death in individuals with higher ACEs scores. According to Child Trends, one in ten children nationally has experienced three or more ACEs. In New Mexico, as many as one in seven children has experienced three or more ACEs with the national statistics showing 51 percent of Hispanic children having experienced at least one ACE. Dr. Karim Martinez, family life and child development specialist, secured funding for Extension agents to provide the evidence-informed program, Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience from the Dibble Institute. This curriculum teaches techniques to decrease stress and trauma symptoms while increasing coping skills. It is based on neuroscience and research on Adverse Childhood Experiences and is highly adaptable for diverse populations. Agents provided this program in a wide variety of settings from schools to community and to many different audiences such as Native Americans, women coming out of incarceration, and students. Five members of the team were selected to present at the National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences national conference in September. The team also presented a national webinar for the program developer, The Dibble Institute, which can be viewed at https://dibbleinstitute.org/event/mind-matters-implementing-with-diverse-audiences-in-new-mexico/. Bernalillo County FCS agent, Dianne Christensen commented, “The issues created by ACEs are so profoundly sad. When I discovered Mind Matters, I was so motivated to provide the information and skills to New Mexicans of all ages to assist them in overcoming the damaging and long terms health impacts of ACEs and find freedom from their pasts.” For more information contact Karim Martinez (karmarti@nmsu.edu) or Dianne Christensen diannec@nmsu.edu |
NMSU EFCS Mind Matters Programming Draws National Attention Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) create toxic levels of stress hormones which can interrupt normal physical and mental childhood development and, in some cases, can even change the brain’s architecture. This long-term exposure to stress leads to a variety of chronic diseases, which may ultimately cause premature death in individuals with higher ACEs scores. According to Child Trends, one in ten children nationally has experienced three or more ACEs. In New Mexico, as many as one in seven children has experienced three or more ACEs with the national statistics showing 51 percent of Hispanic children having experienced at least one ACE. Dr. Karim Martinez, family life and child development specialist, secured funding for Extension agents to provide the evidence-informed program, Mind Matters: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience from the Dibble Institute. This curriculum teaches techniques to decrease stress and trauma symptoms while increasing coping skills. It is based on neuroscience and research on Adverse Childhood Experiences and is highly adaptable for diverse populations. Agents provided this program in a wide variety of settings from schools to community and to many different audiences such as Native Americans, women coming out of incarceration, and students. Five members of the team were selected to present at the National Association of Family and Consumer Sciences national conference in September. The team also presented a national webinar for the program developer, The Dibble Institute, which can be viewed at https://dibbleinstitute.org/event/mind-matters-implementing-with-diverse-audiences-in-new-mexico/. Bernalillo County FCS agent, Dianne Christensen commented, “The issues created by ACEs are so profoundly sad. When I discovered Mind Matters, I was so motivated to provide the information and skills to New Mexicans of all ages to assist them in overcoming the damaging and long terms health impacts of ACEs and find freedom from their pasts.” For more information contact Karim Martinez (karmarti@nmsu.edu) or Dianne Christensen diannec@nmsu.edu |
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Photo left to right: Dr. Karim Martinez, Dianne Christensen, Augusta Yazzie, and Phillip Alden. Not Pictured: Charlene Carr |
Photo left to right: Dr. Karim Martinez, Dianne Christensen, Augusta Yazzie, and Phillip Alden. Not Pictured: Charlene Carr |
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES |
Exciting News from Our Fashion Merchandising and Design Program! We are thrilled to announce that four of our talented students have been awarded scholarships and travel stipends to attend the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) University Student Program in New York City this January 2025. Competing against peers from 120 universities nationwide, their achievements highlight the excellence of our program and students. Award Recipients: - Daniela Carrasco – Bright Futures Scholarship
- Xavier Galindo – Rising Stars Scholarship
- Fernanda Mayorga – CVS Health Retail Leaders Scholarship
- Atlee Musgrave – NMSU NRF Ambassador Travel Stipend
We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments! For more information, contact Dr. Kelley Coffeen at kcoffeen@nmsu.edu Learn More: Retail plays a crucial role in New Mexico’s economy, and our partnership with NRF offers transformative opportunities for our students. Explore retail’s impact on New Mexico and why this relationship is vital to our mission: Retail’s Impact on New Mexico. Thank you for your continued support of our students and programs! |
Exciting News from Our Fashion Merchandising and Design Program! We are thrilled to announce that four of our talented students have been awarded scholarships and travel stipends to attend the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) University Student Program in New York City this January 2025. Competing against peers from 120 universities nationwide, their achievements highlight the excellence of our program and students. Award Recipients: - Daniela Carrasco – Bright Futures Scholarship
- Xavier Galindo – Rising Stars Scholarship
- Fernanda Mayorga – CVS Health Retail Leaders Scholarship
- Atlee Musgrave – NMSU NRF Ambassador Travel Stipend
We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments! For more information, contact Dr. Kelley Coffeen at kcoffeen@nmsu.edu Learn More: Retail plays a crucial role in New Mexico’s economy, and our partnership with NRF offers transformative opportunities for our students. Explore retail’s impact on New Mexico and why this relationship is vital to our mission: Retail’s Impact on New Mexico. Thank you for your continued support of our students and programs! |
INDIAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT |
INDIAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT |
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| Indian Resources Development (IRD) is pleased to welcome our new Senior Program Specialist, Bernadette Benally. She is a member of the Navajo Nation and originally from Canyon del Muerto, Arizona. Bernadette earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Pre-Law with a minor in Natural Resource Economics from the University of New Mexico (UNM). She then went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Water Resources Policy Management from UNM; her Master’s project is titled “Examining the Rights-of-Way Process for Indian Allotment Lands Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.” For the last 10 years, Bernadette’s work has focused on natural resources, specifically with water issues impacting New Mexico with tribal, state and federal agencies. Prior to starting with IRD, she worked at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture as a Senior Program Specialist in pesticide compliance. Bernadette is a welcome addition, and we look forward to the future of our program. For more information, contact Director Cherylin Atcitty at catcitty@nmsu.edu |
Indian Resources Development (IRD) is pleased to welcome our new Senior Program Specialist, Bernadette Benally. She is a member of the Navajo Nation and originally from Canyon del Muerto, Arizona. Bernadette earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Pre-Law with a minor in Natural Resource Economics from the University of New Mexico (UNM). She then went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Water Resources Policy Management from UNM; her Master’s project is titled “Examining the Rights-of-Way Process for Indian Allotment Lands Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.” For the last 10 years, Bernadette’s work has focused on natural resources, specifically with water issues impacting New Mexico with tribal, state and federal agencies. Prior to starting with IRD, she worked at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture as a Senior Program Specialist in pesticide compliance. Bernadette is a welcome addition, and we look forward to the future of our program. For more information, contact Director Cherylin Atcitty at catcitty@nmsu.edu |
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INNOVATIVE MEDIA RESEARCH & EXTENSION |
INNOVATIVE MEDIA RESEARCH & EXTENSION |
Night of the Living Debt Social Media Videos Expand on Financial Literacy Learning Credit scores don’t have to be scary! Recently released for the web, the game Night of the Living Debt uses a zombie apocalypse theme to teach essential financial skills. Now, companion videos featuring an Extension specialist help viewers dive deeper into how personal credit affects finances and how credit cards can boost your credit score—if you use them wisely. The videos are being distributed on various platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and the web. Topics include: The videos feature Luke Erickson, Personal Finance Extension Specialist with University of Idaho Extension. Dr. Erickson breaks down the dos and don’ts of responsible credit card use and helps viewers with key tips to manage loans, stick to a budget, and keep your credit in good standing. Learn how to build credit without paying interest by making small, manageable purchases and paying off your balance before the end of the billing cycle. Night of the Living Debt and companion videos were developed by New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research and Extension in collaboration with University of Idaho Extension with 2024 funding from Extension Foundation’s USDA-NIFA New Technology for Ag Extension (NTAE) program at the Expansion phase. Video links above go to the NMSU ACES YouTube channel. To view the videos on other social media platforms, follow “Learning Games Lab” on Facebook, Instagram, or Blue Sky or, explore all the videos here: https://nightofthelivingdebt.com/videos.html Contact: Barbara Chamberlin, bchamber@nmsu.edu |
Night of the Living Debt Social Media Videos Expand on Financial Literacy Learning Credit scores don’t have to be scary! Recently released for the web, the game Night of the Living Debt uses a zombie apocalypse theme to teach essential financial skills. Now, companion videos featuring an Extension specialist help viewers dive deeper into how personal credit affects finances and how credit cards can boost your credit score—if you use them wisely. The videos are being distributed on various platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and the web. Topics include: The videos feature Luke Erickson, Personal Finance Extension Specialist with University of Idaho Extension. Dr. Erickson breaks down the dos and don’ts of responsible credit card use and helps viewers with key tips to manage loans, stick to a budget, and keep your credit in good standing. Learn how to build credit without paying interest by making small, manageable purchases and paying off your balance before the end of the billing cycle. Night of the Living Debt and companion videos were developed by New Mexico State University Innovative Media Research and Extension in collaboration with University of Idaho Extension with 2024 funding from Extension Foundation’s USDA-NIFA New Technology for Ag Extension (NTAE) program at the Expansion phase. Video links above go to the NMSU ACES YouTube channel. To view the videos on other social media platforms, follow “Learning Games Lab” on Facebook, Instagram, or Blue Sky or, explore all the videos here: https://nightofthelivingdebt.com/videos.html Contact: Barbara Chamberlin, bchamber@nmsu.edu |
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SCHOOL OF HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
SCHOOL OF HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
Industry Experts Featured in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Classes It is a continued priority in the HRTM program to incorporate the most current trends in the hospitality industry in our curriculum and introduce students to a network of professionals to provide guidance and mentorship as they navigate their future careers. This semester we welcomed returning supporters including the New Mexico Beef Council, which organized presentations in the new meat science lab, and cooking demonstrations by NMDA Chef Ambassador John Young and Dino Altomare, Director of Wine Education and Cliff Schupbach, District Manager for Banfi Vintners. New speakers included Leticia Proctor, Executive Vice-President, Donohoe Hospitality Services, and Scott Sussong, Tony Andrade, and Jayden West from Pappas Restaurants. Our Entertainment Business and Venue Management course is probably the greatest example of bringing industry expertise to the students through our partnership with Barbara Hubbard featuring speakers such as Mike McLean, Freelance Photojournalist & Videographer, Zakiya Smith-Dore, Assistant Director of Operations of San Diego Theaters, Kerry Painter, Director, The Complex, Raleigh, NC, and HRTM alumnus, Erin Regrutto, Partner, Upfront Live Music Festival Productions. These events are open to the public so that any student or professional can benefit from their nationally recognized career expertise. Students also went on field trips, traveling to the Shamrock Food Show, Rio Grande Winery and (a select few) the American Hotel and Lodging Association Hospitality Show in San Antonio. We are so grateful to each of the professionals and companies who support and provide these immersive and varied experiences for our students. For more information, contact Sr. Program Specialist Andrea Arrigucci at arrigucc@nmsu.edu |
Industry Experts Featured in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Classes It is a continued priority in the HRTM program to incorporate the most current trends in the hospitality industry in our curriculum and introduce students to a network of professionals to provide guidance and mentorship as they navigate their future careers. This semester we welcomed returning supporters including the New Mexico Beef Council, which organized presentations in the new meat science lab, and cooking demonstrations by NMDA Chef Ambassador John Young and Dino Altomare, Director of Wine Education and Cliff Schupbach, District Manager for Banfi Vintners. New speakers included Leticia Proctor, Executive Vice-President, Donohoe Hospitality Services, and Scott Sussong, Tony Andrade, and Jayden West from Pappas Restaurants. Our Entertainment Business and Venue Management course is probably the greatest example of bringing industry expertise to the students through our partnership with Barbara Hubbard featuring speakers such as Mike McLean, Freelance Photojournalist & Videographer, Zakiya Smith-Dore, Assistant Director of Operations of San Diego Theaters, Kerry Painter, Director, The Complex, Raleigh, NC, and HRTM alumnus, Erin Regrutto, Partner, Upfront Live Music Festival Productions. These events are open to the public so that any student or professional can benefit from their nationally recognized career expertise. Students also went on field trips, traveling to the Shamrock Food Show, Rio Grande Winery and (a select few) the American Hotel and Lodging Association Hospitality Show in San Antonio. We are so grateful to each of the professionals and companies who support and provide these immersive and varied experiences for our students. For more information, contact Sr. Program Specialist Andrea Arrigucci at arrigucc@nmsu.edu |
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Sustainability Nexus AID: groundwater The Groundwater Module within the Sustainability Nexus Analytics, Informatics, and Data (AID) Programme of the United Nations University (UNU) addresses critical challenges in sustainable groundwater management. Groundwater resources around the world are under increasing stress from overextraction and pollution, threatening water and food security for billions. Groundwater governance is not one-dimensional but multi-faceted, and central to the management of environmental, social, and economic systems worldwide. In line with the Nexus Approach, the goal of the UNU Sustainability Nexus AID Programme's Groundwater Module is improving access to data and information tools that help scientists and decision makers address interdisciplinary groundwater problems that affect humans and nature. Here, we describe the critical need for a Nexus Approach to groundwater-related issues and highlight current challenges involving data and information gaps and data-model operability. The Groundwater Module can help address these challenges by offering a central hub for data, analytics, and informatics for addressing groundwater-related issues. By integrating dispersed datasets and modeling tools, this module aims to enable analysis and new insights. We showcase some of the tools in the Groundwater Module and discuss future opportunities in the global pursuit to fulfill the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Soltanian, M.R., F. Moeini, Z. Dai, A.H. Sawyer, J.H. Fleckenstein, J. Doherty, Z. Curtis, Abhijit Chaudhuri, G. Chiogna, M. Fahs, W.S. Han, Z.H. Mseli, F. Lotti, H.S. Moon, L. Zhu, D. Al-Masri, C. Zhan, H. Hoteit, M.A. Matin, A. Zarei, K.C. Carroll, S.G. Evans, K. Madani (2024) Sustainability Nexus AID: groundwater. Sustainability Nexus Forum, 32, 21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00550-024-00557-7 |
Sustainability Nexus AID: groundwater The Groundwater Module within the Sustainability Nexus Analytics, Informatics, and Data (AID) Programme of the United Nations University (UNU) addresses critical challenges in sustainable groundwater management. Groundwater resources around the world are under increasing stress from overextraction and pollution, threatening water and food security for billions. Groundwater governance is not one-dimensional but multi-faceted, and central to the management of environmental, social, and economic systems worldwide. In line with the Nexus Approach, the goal of the UNU Sustainability Nexus AID Programme's Groundwater Module is improving access to data and information tools that help scientists and decision makers address interdisciplinary groundwater problems that affect humans and nature. Here, we describe the critical need for a Nexus Approach to groundwater-related issues and highlight current challenges involving data and information gaps and data-model operability. The Groundwater Module can help address these challenges by offering a central hub for data, analytics, and informatics for addressing groundwater-related issues. By integrating dispersed datasets and modeling tools, this module aims to enable analysis and new insights. We showcase some of the tools in the Groundwater Module and discuss future opportunities in the global pursuit to fulfill the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Soltanian, M.R., F. Moeini, Z. Dai, A.H. Sawyer, J.H. Fleckenstein, J. Doherty, Z. Curtis, Abhijit Chaudhuri, G. Chiogna, M. Fahs, W.S. Han, Z.H. Mseli, F. Lotti, H.S. Moon, L. Zhu, D. Al-Masri, C. Zhan, H. Hoteit, M.A. Matin, A. Zarei, K.C. Carroll, S.G. Evans, K. Madani (2024) Sustainability Nexus AID: groundwater. Sustainability Nexus Forum, 32, 21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00550-024-00557-7 |
A recent research review by NMSU ACES faculty in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business is coming out in the journal Water Economics and Policy: The article reviews recent advances in the motivation, conceptualization, development, application, and assessment of hydroeconomic models (HEMs), for which these models are implemented by conducting a hydroeconomic analysis (HEA) to assess impacts of proposed climate adaption policies for managing water shortages in arid regions like New Mexico. The article addresses various dimensions of HEA, including problems motivating the need for an HEM, roles of an HEA, policy debates informed by HEMs, important uses of HEA, recent achievements in the scientific literature performed by use of HEMs, future improvements desired in HEA, as well as results from one simple prototype HEM. Supplementary material is included describing recent contributions made to HEA, with special attention given to four individual contributors to water resource economics generally, criteria for credibility, and a description of some of the more popular mathematical programming packages used to build a HEM for assessing climate adaptation policies. Please contact Frank A. Ward at fward@nmsu.edu for further information. |
A recent research review by NMSU ACES faculty in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business is coming out in the journal Water Economics and Policy: The article reviews recent advances in the motivation, conceptualization, development, application, and assessment of hydroeconomic models (HEMs), for which these models are implemented by conducting a hydroeconomic analysis (HEA) to assess impacts of proposed climate adaption policies for managing water shortages in arid regions like New Mexico. The article addresses various dimensions of HEA, including problems motivating the need for an HEM, roles of an HEA, policy debates informed by HEMs, important uses of HEA, recent achievements in the scientific literature performed by use of HEMs, future improvements desired in HEA, as well as results from one simple prototype HEM. Supplementary material is included describing recent contributions made to HEA, with special attention given to four individual contributors to water resource economics generally, criteria for credibility, and a description of some of the more popular mathematical programming packages used to build a HEM for assessing climate adaptation policies. Please contact Frank A. Ward at fward@nmsu.edu for further information. |
Click on the following link to give to the College of ACES. Give Now | New Mexico State University Foundation (nmsu.edu) You can also contact Planning Officer Erika De La O. Medina at erikadlo@nmsu.edu for more information on how to give to the College of ACES. |
Click on the following link to give to the College of ACES. Give Now | New Mexico State University Foundation (nmsu.edu) You can also contact Planning Officer Erika De La O. Medina at erikadlo@nmsu.edu for more information on how to give to the College of ACES. |
COLLEGE OF ACES MAGAZINE – FALL 2024 ISSUE |
COLLEGE OF ACES MAGAZINE – FALL 2024 ISSUE |
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The College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs. |
The College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs. |
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