New Mexico Sun


'We move forward together': Albuquerque voters reject bond for New Mexico United soccer stadium

Over half of voters in Albuquerque rejected the ballot measure on Tuesday regarding a $50 million bond designated for the building of a new soccer stadium for New Mexico United.


'Our effort was really good': Lobo women's basketball breezes through exhibition play

The Lobos women's basketball team at the University of New Mexico won its first exhibition game on Sunday, Oct. 31, with a final score of 94-53.


All Pueblo Council of Governors honors Keller, wife who 'consciously nurtured' Albuquerque's relationship with the Pueblo

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and First Lady Elizabeth Kistin Keller were recognized by the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) on Thursday, Oct. 28th for their consistent nurturing of the relationship between the City of Albuquerque and the Pueblo people.


'It’s terrible': Albuquerque's Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery again falls prey to vandalism

Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque has become the target of vandalism once again this week, with trash and debris littering the grounds last week.


'Shameful': Albuquerque's Civilian Police Oversight Agency director steps down following no automatic reappointment

Ed Harness, Executive Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) is stepping down this week after not being automatically reappointed by the organization's council.


Judge denies Los Alamos National Lab employees' request to block vaccine mandate, preserve their 'constitutional right to decide'

A judge has denied a collective request from more than 100 Los Alamos National Lab employees on Saturday to block the lab's vaccination mandate.


'In-person Halloween events this year!': Albuquerque libraries host spooky themed events

Libraries across the state of Albuquerque will be holding Halloween-themed in-person events through Oct. 30 in celebration of the holiday.


'They’re not just hitting one business': Albuquerque police investigate shoplifting sprees

Albuquerque police are searching for the person or persons involved in a string of shoplifting cases in retail stores across the metro area.


'Columbus didn't discover the Americas': New Mexico senators make push for Indigenous Peoples' Day nationwide

While the United States observed Columbus Day on Monday, New Mexican senators continued to push for Indigenous Peoples' Day as a national change.


'Placed in fear of your life': Former Rio Arriba deputy sues Española, Taos County for emotional distress suffered during 2020 raid on sheriff's office

A former Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Deputy filed a lawsuit against the City of Española and Taos County on Wednesday, claiming that authorities put his life in danger.


New Mexico Human Services Department allocates $1.4 million in economic relief for those 'overlooked' by federal programs

The New Mexico Human Services Department is set to begin accepting applications on Tuesday, Oct. 12, as it readies to distribute $1.4 million in economic relief assistance to New Mexico residents as the pandemic continues.


Professor: UNM won't 'follow its own advice,' exempts dual-credit high schoolers from campus vaccine requirements

The University of New Mexico announced in a letter on Sept. 27 that dual-credit high school students attending the school would be exempted from the vaccine mandate for students.


Rio Rancho schools to offer reward money for information regarding TikTok challenge: 'It has certainly plagued our district'

In a unanimous vote cast Tuesday, the Rio Rancho school board is offering $2,500 for any information regarding students causing property damage through a viral TikTok challenge.


Ex-Albuquerque animal shelter employee 'mauled' due to 'unacceptable' conditions

Former Animal Behavioral Specialist for the City of Albuquerque Deana Case has spoken out regarding the conditions of animal shelters within the city following the pandemic. 


UNM director selected for prestigious Association of Research Libraries fellows program

Cindy Pierard, director of Access Service and Undergraduate Engagement in the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS), was selected for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellows Program this week, the first University of New Mexico professor to receive the honor.


Albuquerque's BioPark to partner with Valles Caldera National Preserve to promote conservation efforts

BioPark in Albuquerque is collaborating with Valles Caldera National Preserve to help protect and conserve the park's wildlife as part of a five-year zoo-park partnership.


New monitoring systems to be implemented by No overnight lapses:  New Mexico defendants' ankle devices to be continuously monitored

New Mexico courts will begin continuously monitoring the ankle devices of felony defendants in the coming months.


LEAP Project to provide 100 Santa Fe community college students with $400 a month

Made possible by the LEAP Project, 100 Santa Fe Community College students and their families will receive $400 a month towards their education as part of the Mayors for Guaranteed Income Pilot Project starting later this month.


Rio Grande Foundation settles $15,000 public records suit against Keller for actions 'antithetical to the principles of open government'

The Rio Grande Foundation has settled its $15,000, 18-month public records suit against the City of Albuquerque and Mayor Tim Keller this week following complaints of a lack of transparency on the part of the mayor's office, according to a release from the foundation.