New Mexico Sun


New Mexico Senate confirms Mike Hamman to state engineer role

In a bipartisan unanimous vote, the New Mexico State Senate has confirmed Mike Hamman to the role of state engineer.


Proposal for state-run New Mexico utilities met with skepticism, pushback against 'further jurisdiction over us'

In New Mexico, pressure is building from some for the state to provide state-run utilities in an effort to make them more affordable and accessible.


'Saving lives': Navajo Nation requires all government workers on the reservation to get COVID-19 booster

As the nation and the world struggle to beat back the wave of positive COVID-19 cases that have come this winter, the Navajo Nation is taking a step that it believes will help in that fight.


New Mexico Attorney General warns residents to 'remain cautious' of potential COVID-19 test scams

As the nation attempts to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the New Mexico Attorney General is warning residents of scams relating to the COVID-19 testing process.


Albuquerque High continues to 'talk about tradition,' honor standout Owen Smaulding

During the same month as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Albuquerque High School is making it a point of emphasis to honor star athlete alum Owen Smaulding years after he left his mark on the school, KRQE reported.


New Mexico implements chile wage program for farmworkers to protect flagship crop

The state of New Mexico has implemented a chile wage program in order to curb concerns about a labor shortage for this year's chile crop.


Albuquerque councilors confirm first Native person for Environmental Planning Commission

This week, Albuquerque councilors confirmed the appointment of Jana Pfeiffer to the city government's Environmental Planning Commission.


Albuquerque police reports record year for homicide cases; 'We need to draw a line'

The Albuquerque Police Department has reported a record high number of homicide cases in the year 2021.


Bill to increase mental health services gets tabled in New Mexico

In New Mexico, some legislators have been pushing heavily for more behavioral health services for residents, but the bill that they have put together has been tabled for the time being.


Boxes may be 'higher security,' but Albuquerque Postal Service warns of mail 'fishing' attempts

The City of Albuquerque Postal Service is warning residents this week to be wary of mailboxes when dropping off their letters, cards and packages.


Former UNM Men's hoops coach starts Albuquerque Basketball Club to elevate high school players to 'a higher level'

In an effort to give local youth more exposure to college basketball programs, former UNM men's basketball assistant coach Brandon Mason has started the Albuquerque Basketball Club (ABC).


Rising metal prices attributed to push for green energy

As politicians become more entrenched in their motivation to implement green energy proposals as a way to address climate change, some experts are warning that these policies could drive metal prices to unprecedented levels, which are likely to result in higher prices for consumers.


Taxpayers demand accountability after 'thousands and thousands of dollars' of school gym equipment left outdoors for months

More than two dozen pieces of school gym equipment belonging to Highland High School have been left sitting in the outdoors for more than two months, prompting citizens from the community to demand accountability for what they say is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Highland High School responded to the story, saying that the equipment was in fact left outside since the beginning of the semester.


Missing New Mexico boy found after more than a year

After more than a year of being missing, a young boy that was allegedly abducted by his father has now been found safe.


From 'as soon as they can' to waiting on long-term studies, Albuquerque parents sound off on Pfizer vaccine trial results for children

Following the results of a Pfizer trial of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-12, Albuquerque parents are reacting to what seems to be an inevitable future of vaccine mandates for children in the coming months.


Return-to-work incentives 'a good step,' but only 4,000 New Mexicans take advantage

Earlier this year, New Mexico instituted a return-to-work incentive program for its residents amidst a worker shortage in the state.


'Profits are the purpose of being in business': As McKinley County gas stations stop selling fuel to keep selling liquor, Kokinadis goes to bat for owners

Reacting to an amendment to the New Mexico State Legislature's alcohol reform bill, some gas stations in New Mexico have stopped selling gas altogether.


Brandt: Labor report shows New Mexico will feel COVID-19 response 'long after the pandemic has passed'

This month, the unemployment reports that were released show a less-than-encouraging state of the labor market in the U.S. and in New Mexico.


Bernalillo County sheriffs 'hold bad actors accountable,' recover vehicles from chop-shop operation

Last week, the Bernalillo County Sheriff Department announced that they had investigated a suspected "chop-shop" vehicle theft ring and recovered 16 stolen vehicles from the operation.


Kokinadis: Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill closes its doors after long fight against 'small business killer' mandates

After a long fight against he safety mandates put in place by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham during the pandemic, Backstreet Grill, a restaurant in Albuquerque, has announced that it will be closing its doors.