The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its support for H.R. 3898, known as the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act.
Daniel Bruce faces season-ending injury with New Mexico United
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New Mexico United forward Daniel Bruce has sustained a season-ending injury.
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New Mexico Early Childhood Advisory Council announces leadership and member changes
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) recently announced changes to its Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council.
Securing New Mexico: Chris Sweetin’s Mission to Protect and Serve
Christopher J. Sweetin is no stranger to service and leadership. He is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of experience, and is now the CEO and co-founder of the Triskelion Group of New Mexico, overseeing 3D Security Services, 3D Security Training Solutions, and 3D Security Investigative Services. The Small Business Administration named him New Mexico’s Small Business Person of the Year in 2024. He is also the founding member and president of the New Mexico Professional Security Association. His journey from military service to private security is driven by a commitment to public safety and a belief that meaningful change starts at the local level.
OPINION: Vindicated but not consoled: congressional report and the toll of ill-conceived mandates
Many of us remember 2020 as the year of COVID, when our lives were upended and nothing would ever be the same again. What began as a novel illness quickly cascaded into “2 weeks to flatten the curve,” followed by lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates.
Q&A with Josh Rogers, co-founder of Polly's Run: 'when we lost our mother, this was a way to never give up, to keep her memory alive, and give back to the community'
Josh Rogers is the co-founder of Polly’s Run, an annual run/walk that raises money and awareness for pancreatic cancer research in New Mexico. Rogers spoke to the New Mexico Sun about Polly’s Run and how it came to be.
Matthews on Paid Family Medical Leave bill: 'SB3 did not, in my view, work for all New Mexicans'
Though Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives joined forces to quash a Paid Family Medical Leave bill, that doesn’t mean the door is closed on more far-sighted legislation, a legislator suggests.
New Mexico extends deadline for Trout Fire SNAP benefits replacement
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Grant County, New Mexico, including the newly added Mimbres zip code (88049), have an extended deadline to request emergency food benefits until Monday, July 28.
New Mexico extends deadline for SNAP benefits replacement after Trout Fire impact
SANTA FE — Residents of Grant County, New Mexico, who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), have been given an extension until Monday, July 28, to apply for emergency food benefits.
NMDOH announces partnership with Mescalero Apache Tribe to expand primary care services
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has announced an expansion of its primary care clinical services by partnering with the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
New Mexico reports drop in pedestrian deaths but remains highest per-capita rate
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released its Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2024 Preliminary Data report, indicating a 4% decrease in pedestrian fatalities in New Mexico.
Flood victims in Lincoln County urged to apply for SNAP benefit replacement
Lincoln County residents affected by recent flooding have until July 28 to apply for emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Newsweek announced on its website that New Mexico ranked lowest in education among all U.S. states, according to WalletHub’s 2025 analysis.
Rep. Dow on NGOs allegedly transporting children for medical procedures: 'This needs to be investigated immediately'
Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns regarding non-governmental organizations (NGOs) allegedly transporting children from Texas to New Mexico for certain medical procedures.
Sen. Block on education: 'Let's put students first over party and power'
Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns that Democratic opposition is hindering Republican efforts to improve the state's educational system.
Profiles
Zach Fort Champions Gun Rights in New Mexico
New Mexico has become a flashpoint in America’s battle over gun rights, with lawmakers introducing sweeping legislation that gun advocates say threatens constitutional freedoms.
Behind the Curtain: Susan Martin’s Quiet Role in Building Community
Susan Martin, business manager at Think New Mexico, spends her days juggling responsibilities that range from human resources to bookkeeping to property management.
Building New Mexico’s Future: Ken Miyagishima’s Vision for a Stronger New Mexico
New Mexico faces challenges—from crumbling infrastructure on Native lands and a water shortage to rising housing costs and lagging economic development.
Kristina Fisher on Bridging Policy Gaps and Bringing Common Sense to New Mexico’s Capitol
With overstretched legislators, difficult budget processes, and rising environmental and infrastructure challenges, at least one New Mexico group says the state needs policy solutions that are clear-eyed, practical, and rooted in community values.