New Mexico Sun


Recent poll shows 'Majorities of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats ... want the state to take action to make health care more affordable'

A recent nonpartisan survey showed that the majority of New Mexicans support affordable health care reforms.


'Right now the laws are a little unclear': Sandoval County authorities face difficulty in prosecuting certain marijuana cases

Sandoval County authorities are having difficulty applying marijuana laws apply to cases where the violators are minors.


'[The] council needs to be flexible to keep employees and the community safe': Keller vetoes Albuquerque City Council's attempt to ban future vaccine mandates

The Albuquerque City Council recently voted to prohibit city leaders from imposing any future vaccine mandates for city employees, but that decision was vetoed by Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller.


'My guess is they were trying to intimidate me': Rio Rancho veteran faces fines for flying two flags in yard

A veteran residing in Rio Rancho is facing fines from his local homeowners association (HOA) over the issue of flying two flags on his property.


'Our kids are very dedicated when they come to our program': Roswell High dance team wins 14th championship title

New Mexico's Roswell High School dance team recently twirled their way to a 14th championship title.


Suspect in hotel homicide to remain in jail until trial: 'This defendant absolutely poses a danger to the community'

The Second Judicial District Court recently decided that a man who allegedly committed a string of serious, violent crimes in Albuquerque would remain locked up pre-trial.


‘The family is doing all they can to help Skylar’: Local brewery raises funds for child battling brain cancer

A Rio Rancho brewery is raising funds to benefit a 6-year-old girl battling brain cancer.


CCIA chairman calls for Lujan Grisham to 'push for a friendlier relationship with the oil industry'

Experts at the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) are calling on the Biden administration to increase the domestic production of oil in New Mexico, in order to offset the rising cost of gasoline across the nation.


Mental health experts say metro violence is negatively impacting Albuquerque youth: 'They’re acting out and aggressive'

Health experts in Albuquerque say that rising levels of violent crime are having an effect on the mental health of youths.


CCIA energy expert calls for increased oil production in New Mexico: It is 'our privilege and our responsibility'

The Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA) is calling for immediate increased oil production in New Mexico to mitigate the rising cost of gasoline.


New Mexico leaders consider bill to ban the storage and disposal of nuclear waste in the state

New Mexico lawmakers are currently discussing a bill that would prohibit the storage or disposal of nuclear waste in the state.


Lujan Grisham: 'It’s time to end the mask mandate'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) lifted the state's mask mandate for most indoor public places in mid-February.


'Educators deserve better compensation': Lujan Grisham approves of recent pay raises for New Mexico teachers

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has voiced her support for recently passed legislation that will increase teacher pay across the state.


New Mexico Voting Rights Act passes the Senate Rules Committee

Legislation that will expand voting rights for New Mexico residents recently passed the Senate Rules Committee.


'There’s nothing else like it in town': Historic $22 million Sol y Sombra estate back on the market in Santa Fe

A lavish, multi-million dollar Santa Fe mansion that once belonged to a famous artist is now back on the market.


Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory work to defend Earth from asteroids

A science team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory is currently working on a project to help defend the Earth against asteroid impacts.


New Mexico county clerks support election security bill

New Mexico county clerks from across the state are advocating for proposed legislation that would establish an election security program in the state.


Lujan Grisham advocates for legislation that would provide 'the largest increase in pay to New Mexico teachers in recent memory'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is promoting legislation that would raise salaries for New Mexico teachers by 20%.


New Mexico Bowl's 2021 return to Albuquerque brought $2 billion economic impact

Albuquerque welcomed the New Mexico Bowl back for 2021, a move that significantly boosted the city’s economy this year.


New Mexico Albuquerque Islamic Center 'relieved and thrilled' that suspect named in November fire

An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused of setting fire to the Islamic Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque in November.