New Mexico Sun


'A momentous time in history': RPNM praises Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

On Thursday, June 17, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Day was declared a federal holiday 38 years ago, according to CNET.


'Proud and humbled,' Stansbury sworn in to represent 1st Congressional District

Former New Mexico state Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) recently won the seat to serve as the U.S. Rep. for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District.


'This is how we make sure victims get justice': APD unveils new detective academy

To improve the city's law enforcement, the Albuquerque Police Department recently introduced a new detective academy that has already seen its first rounds of trainees.


State GOP argues that moratorium on oil-extraction 'will have a devastating impact'

New Mexico's GOP is alarmed at the potential impacts that President Joe Biden's moratorium on federal land leasing for oil extraction could have on the state's economy.


State's Lottery Scholarship program 'will cover 100% of tuition for eligible students'

The New Mexico Higher Education Department recently announced that the state’s Lottery Scholarship will now offer 100% tuition assistance to all qualifying students.


'Lockdowns kill' – Schmedes pushes for end to state's COVID-19 executive order

New Mexico Sen. Greg Schmedes (R-Tijeras) is calling on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham not to renew the state's emergency public-health executive order, claiming the state has achieved herd immunity from COVID-19.