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Can anything be done about New Mexico’s severe healthcare worker shortage?
Can anything be done about New Mexico’s severe healthcare worker shortage?

By Charles Sullivan | Dec 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, New Mexico was short three hundred thirty-four (334) primary care physicians and five thousand eight hundred sixty- three (5863) nurses. Why do these shortages exist and can anything be done to alleviate them?

Sanchez on store closing: 'It's a double go-away – one for the store and one for Bob'
Sanchez on store closing: 'It's a double go-away – one for the store and one for Bob'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 22, 2022

The co-owner of Martin Bros. Plumbing recently revealed that the store is closing after 86 years in business.

Padavich: 'I knew the only way I was going to do that was to finally accept the help that I really needed'
Padavich: 'I knew the only way I was going to do that was to finally accept the help that I really needed'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 22, 2022

A recovery program in the heart of Española is seeing positive results from its initial year of helping those struggling with drug addictions.

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board met Aug. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2022

City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Aug. 18

Santa Fe City - County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Nov. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2022

Santa Fe City - County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, Nov. 17

Victim of tire slashing: 'He was talking about a surreal scene because on every street you turned on, there was guys who had cars jacked up, and they were changing tires'
Victim of tire slashing: 'He was talking about a surreal scene because on every street you turned on, there was guys who had cars jacked up, and they were changing tires'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

Mike McDonald, victim of tire slashing, several tires were slashed over the weekend said There were so many vehicles with slashed tires. on Dec 8th.

Superintendent of Portales School District on resuming in-person classes: 'So in with the other schools having staff out it pretty much left us without any subs to cover'
Superintendent of Portales School District on resuming in-person classes: 'So in with the other schools having staff out it pretty much left us without any subs to cover'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

In-person learning is set to resume at two New Mexico school districts on Dec. 12 after crews worked to deep clean all neighborhood schools after an overall rise in the number of respiratory illnesses being reported forced sharp increases in both staff and student absences.

Silver City astronaut Schmitt on Apollo 17 space flight: 'The whole mission was an experience'
Silver City astronaut Schmitt on Apollo 17 space flight: 'The whole mission was an experience'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

It was 50 years ago when former New Mexico senator Harrison Schmitt walked on the moon as part of the Apollo 17 space flight.

Homeland Security Investigations spokesperson on recent immigrant rescue: 'They see dollar signs. And they have total disregard for their health, for their safety'
Homeland Security Investigations spokesperson on recent immigrant rescue: 'They see dollar signs. And they have total disregard for their health, for their safety'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

Leticia Zamarripa, spokesperson of Homeland Security Investigations, The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. said When discussing the stash house, she described it as atrocious conditions with a lack of food, no running water, etc. on Dec 7th.

New Mexico Business Coalition to Congress: 'Responsible withdrawals from the LGPF are key to providing for our children’s education in perpetuity'
New Mexico Business Coalition to Congress: 'Responsible withdrawals from the LGPF are key to providing for our children’s education in perpetuity'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is calling for Congress to deny changes to the state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund in a letter to New Mexico’s Congressional delegates on Dec. 20, according to a news release.

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Aug. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2022

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 18

City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Nov. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2022

City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Thursday, Nov. 17

PB & J Family Services accepting holiday donations: 'I didn’t expect to have a Christmas this year'
PB & J Family Services accepting holiday donations: 'I didn’t expect to have a Christmas this year'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 20, 2022

PB & J Family Services is struggling to receive the normal amount of donations needed to provide for families during the holiday season.

Humble Coffee hosted the Humble Holiday Market: 'It’s really about bringing the community together'
Humble Coffee hosted the Humble Holiday Market: 'It’s really about bringing the community together'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 20, 2022

The cold temperatures didn’t detour thousands of people from attending the 8th annual Humble Holiday Market hosted by Humble Coffee.

Aycock: Albuquerque mayor's Housing Forward Plan is 'poorly conceived'
Aycock: Albuquerque mayor's Housing Forward Plan is 'poorly conceived'

By Sam Jackson | Dec 20, 2022

Colleen Aycock believes the city of Albuquerque is doing the local homeless population, and the city itself, a disservice by promoting its "Housing Forward" plan to convert motels into temporary housing, calling the program "poorly conceived."

Elias Archuleta: 'The intent of the ordinance is to reduce the likelihood of a pedestrian-caused crash or injury'
Elias Archuleta: 'The intent of the ordinance is to reduce the likelihood of a pedestrian-caused crash or injury'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 20, 2022

A law passed by the Bernalillo County Commission prevents people from impeding or obstructing public roads, sidewalks, medians and crosswalks and also prohibits camps on sidewalks.

City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Aug. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2022

City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Aug. 16

City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Nov. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2022

City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Nov. 17

Dr. Jason Mitchell: 'I think it's important to recognize that it's a unique time.'
Dr. Jason Mitchell: 'I think it's important to recognize that it's a unique time.'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 19, 2022

The UNM Hospital staff is reportedly setting up triage tents in order to help with rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19, parainfluenza, rhinovirus and the flu.

NM Higher Education Department's Rodriguez: More than 36,000 students benefiting from Opportunity Scholarship
NM Higher Education Department's Rodriguez: More than 36,000 students benefiting from Opportunity Scholarship

By New Mexico Sun Report | Dec 19, 2022

The New Mexico Higher Education Department is asking state lawmakers for a funding increase to support the highly successful Opportunity Scholarship Program.

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