New Mexico Sun


Where's the accountability?' former Santa Fe council member asks of no jail time for destroyed obelisk

A former Santa Fe City council member is upset with District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies who, after the destruction of a 152-year-old obelisk last year, did not seek jail time.


Donate clothing, get donuts: Albuquerque recyclothes event helps students 'learn and to succeed'

Locker #505 and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, a program of the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department, are partnering to sponsor the Ninth Annual Recyclothes event which will held June 5 at the Hinkle Family Fun Center.


'National attention': Electric Playhouse reopening furthers Albuquerque's entertainment prominence

Electric Playhouse will reopen fully on June 2, after being closed for more than a year.


Virgin Galactic's first rocket-powered flight in New Mexico a showcase of 'elegance and safety'

Virgin Galactic made New Mexican history Saturday after launching its first rocket-powered flight from Spaceport America to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, making it the third state to put humans in space.


New Mexicans finally 'able to exhale' as legal recreational marijuana use begins in June

Smoke 'em if you got 'em, but not just yet: Recreational marijuana use is legal in New Mexico starting June 29.


Ex-Las Vegas mayor found guilty of abusing 'position and power'

Former Las Vegas, N.M., Mayor Tonita Gurule-Giron has been found of guilty on two charges in a corruption trial.


New Mexico students spending more time at school next year 'local-control decisions'

New Mexico's two new extended learning time programs will see around 60% of students spending more time in school next year.