New Mexico Sun

Latest News


Diana Barela retires after 25 years of service in New Mexico State Government

After 25 years of service in state government, Diana Barela has decided to retire.


Court denies motion to dismiss lawsuit against Elon Musk

District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a motion from the Trump Administration to dismiss a lawsuit led by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez.


Court strikes down unlawful tariffs in favor of communities and economy

Moments ago, the U.S. Court of International Trade delivered its opinion and order regarding a tariffs case, ruling against the challenged tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).


Books by Mail celebrates 50 years serving New Mexicans

Books by Mail, a service offered by the New Mexico State Library, marks its 50th anniversary of delivering books directly to residents' mailboxes.


New Mexico Museum unveils interactive space history exhibit

The New Mexico Museum of Space History is set to unveil its latest exhibit, the "Wall of Firsts," on May 28, 2025.


Law student Laura Creech wins second place in ABA essay contest

Third-year law student Laura Creech has secured second place in the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s 2024–2025 Harvey Saferstein Consumer Protection Committee Student Essay Contest.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber announces new board leadership

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) has announced new leadership appointments following its Board of Directors meeting on May 22.


Utton Center launches podcast exploring water issues in New Mexico

The Utton Transboundary Resources Center at the School of Law has launched a new podcast titled "Water Matters!"


Arts & Culture: Brooklyn Rider’s Brilliance

I first heard of the seminal string quartet Brooklyn Rider on NPR’s All Things Considered. If my memory serves me correctly, it was around 2010.


OPINION: Power of the Grassroots Episode Two, The Empire Strikes Back

In my last column, I wrote about a grassroots petition drive to save single-family zoning in Las Cruces. I promised to give an update after the petition signatures were counted.


OPINION: Food dye bans are long overdue

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking action to ban the use of synthetic food dyes, including Red Dye 3, Yellow Dye 5, Blue Dye 1, and others. This is long overdue.


OPINION: Not the Legislature

The media needs to stop saying, “the legislature failed to…” when discussing New Mexico’s persistent challenges—particularly in healthcare and crime.


NMBC releases 2025 legislative scores based on business priorities

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has released legislator scores for the 2025 session, evaluating lawmakers based on business-related priorities set at the session's outset.


First-graders help name surgical robot at Lovelace Women's Hospital

On May 15, Lovelace Women’s Hospital invited students from Bel-Air Elementary School to participate in naming its new daVinci5 surgical robot.


Governor declares emergency over drought and fire risks in New Mexico

Today, the New Mexico Drought Task Force convened following Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's executive order issued on May 22, 2025.


OPINION: Why socialism is bad for America: A biblical Perspective

As believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to be discerning about the systems we support—especially when those systems affect how we live, work, and care for one another.


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.


New Mexico's unused capital outlay funds amid deteriorating road conditions

The State of New Mexico is holding a significant amount of capital outlay funds while the condition of its roads worsens.


Veterans find healing through agriculture at Desert Forge Foundation

Desert Forge Foundation, based in Albuquerque, is making strides in veteran rehabilitation through sustainable agriculture.


New Mexico sees continued rise in college enrollment due to scholarship programs

College enrollment in New Mexico has risen for the second year in a row, with a 4.2% increase this spring compared to the same period last year.