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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has directed that all flags in New Mexico be flown at half-staff from June 5 until sundown on June 10.
The Santa Fe Opera announces 2025 opening nights broadcasts and ticket giveaway with KHFM
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The Santa Fe Opera has announced its continued collaboration with 95.5 KHFM Classical Public Radio for the fifth consecutive year to provide free radio broadcasts of its 2025 Opening Nights.
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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.
Governor orders flags at half-staff for fallen officer
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has directed that all flags in New Mexico be flown at half-staff from June 5 until sundown on June 10.
Haaland outlines economic plan at Albuquerque event
Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, outlined her economic agenda at a "Breaking Barriers" event hosted by the New Mexico chapter of the American Marketing Association in Albuquerque.
Pavement rehabilitation on NM 475 resumes June 4 with road closures
A $3.5 million roadway rehabilitation project on NM 475, Hyde Park Road, is set to resume on June 4, 2025.
New Mexico offers one-time SNAP supplement for seniors and disabled adults
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), in collaboration with the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), is offering a one-time food benefit this month to New Mexicans over 60 and adults with disabilities who are enrolled in the...
Deb Haaland receives endorsement from Common Defense for New Mexico governor race
Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, engaged with veterans groups in Santa Fe to address their concerns about the future of the state.
Jim Townsend, a New Mexico State Senator, expressed concerns on X regarding renewable energy companies benefiting from taxpayer subsidies while delivering what he described as inefficient and costly energy.
New Mexicans call for stronger protection of health and identity data
Today, a coalition of advocates in New Mexico has launched a petition supporting the New Mexico Community & Health Information Safety & Privacy Advocacy (NMCHISPA) campaign.
Rep. Hall releases statement on Officer Timothy Ontiveros' Passing
New Mexico House Republicans have announced that Representative William (Bill) Hall issued a statement mourning the death of Officer Timothy Ontiveros and offering condolences to his family and friends.
Profiles
Jeff Apodaca is Rooted in History, but Focused on the Future of New Mexico
Jeff Apodaca is rooted in New Mexico. The son of former Governor Jerry Apodaca, he was a high school football state champion and grew up immersed in the state’s political and cultural fabric.
A Better Way of Living Executive Director: ‘We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to assist people with disabilities'
Jon Noel, executive director of A Better Way of Living (ABWL), a nonprofit organization in Albuquerque that assists individuals with developmental delays, emphasized the organization's commitment to providing more than basic support for people...
Building a Community of Courage: Randy Mascorella’s Mission with Special Olympics New Mexico
The Special Olympics is a global movement that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power of sport.
‘Glad this bill didn't pass’: Parent activist Petersen silenced during SB552 ’Protection of School Library Materials Act’ debate
In a twist of irony, Micayle Petersen—an advocate for children's protection and free speech—says she was silenced during a public hearing on Senate Bill 552, legislation that claimed to champion those very principles. SB552, titled the “Protection of School Library Materials Act,” purportedly aimed to safeguard free expression and shield school staff from retaliation.