New Mexico Sun

Latest News






Class held to make sure law-enforcement agencies 'on same page' with NCIC

Law-enforcement agencies throughout New Mexico attended a two-day class intended to solve more cases involving missing or murdered indigenous persons.


Santa Fe welcomes first on-site child care facility for state employees

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week in Santa Fe to commemorate the opening of the first on-site child care facility for children of state employees.


School districts address rise in 'chronic absentee rate'

The absentee rate among students continues to rise in New Mexico forcing the state’s Public Education Department to act.


Dexter students host fundraisers for fallen, injured classmates

On Sept. 18, students from Dexter High School hosted a car wash and bake sale to raise funds for the families of Justus Sanders and Wyatt Garner.








City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, May 24.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, May 24.


The struggle for Safe Outdoor Spaces is being 'played off like a political football'

Republican Councilor Trudy Jones has angered at least one of her constituents by changing her mind and voting “No” to override Democrat Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of a one-year moratorium on the application process for Safe Outdoor Spaces.


Gallup's RMCH CEO: 'There are some services that we just can't provide the community'

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital continues to struggle under huge financial losses, a situation that doesn’t appear as though it will improve any time soon.


ECHO program teaches doctors how to care for NM seniors

Doctors in New Mexico are learning how to treat the state’s growing elderly population.


Therapy dogs brighten spirits at Farmington hospital: 'My stress is reduced, so they make me really happy'

San Juan Regional Medical Center resumed its popular dog therapy program, which was temporarily halted during the pandemic.