New Mexico Sun


Keller: New Albuquerque speed cameras will 'lift a burden' on police

Smile, Albuquerque speeders. You're about to be on camera.


New Mexico reports over 800 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

New Mexico has an additional 839 COVID-19 cases, state health officials announced Wednesday, bringing the state's total cases to 256,947.


'Dangerous' inmate recaptured after escape from Chaves County Detention Center

Early on the morning of Oct. 4, a "dangerous" inmate escaped the Chaves County Detention Center, and was recaptured after a standoff of six and a half hours, the Chaves County Sheriff's office said.


Former New Mexico State basketball coach taught players to 'do it your way'

Neil McCarthy, the outspoken former New Mexico State basketball coach, left fond memories and valuable lessons behind for one of his players.


University of New Mexico cross country off to 'strong start' and strong finishes

It was a strong start for the University of New Mexico cross country teams.


Lobo volleyball 'clicking,' sweeps Air Force

The University of New Mexico women's volleyball team dominated Air Force (25-20, 25-16, 25-17) in its eighth sweep of the season.


Albuquerque schools short on officers as disciplinary problems jump; superintendent asserts students 'need our help' coping during pandemic

The Albuquerque Public School system is having a hard time finding enough officers and security aides as violence and discipline problems increase.


Lujan Grisham, other New Mexico leaders urge businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees, patrons because 'the pandemic is not over'

In response to the delta variant of COVID-19, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham—along with a coalition of elected officials on varying levels of government from around the state—released an open letter urging business owners to “help forestall another unnecessary surge.”


'I need to know what’s going on': Site release footage from reported raid on home of New Mexico lawmaker Williams Stapleton

A website has released bodycam footage reportedly from a July 18 law enforcement raid on the home of then State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is under investigation for fraud and recently resigned from the legislature, The Piñon Post reported.


Keller launches initiative for 'actionable change' in Albuquerque crime prevention

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has launched an initiative to improve the regions’ ability to prevent and fight crime.


'An opportunity for closure': Bankrupt Archdiocese of Santa Fe selling hundreds of plots to cover child sex abuse settlements

In an unprecedented move, hundreds of plots of vacant land belonging to the bankrupt Archdiocese of Santa Fe are set to hit the auction block as part of a settlement of child sex-abuse lawsuits, station KRQE reported.


Albuquerque spends $773,000 to 'refresh' school crosswalks

The city of Albuquerque is spending $773,000 to improve crosswalks at schools.


University of New Mexico professor studies whether exercise, among 'a whole bunch of factors,' can boost resistance to COVID-19

A University of New Mexico professor is conducting a study to determine if exercise can help fight off COVID-19, KRQE reported.


Albuquerque balloon museum launches 'super interactive' new exhibit

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has launched a new interactive exhibit called Elevation Station.


Report: New Mexico spent $250 million on improper unemployment benefits during pandemic

As unemployment claims soared during the COVID-19 pandemic and New Mexico struggled to meet the rising demand, the state paid out millions of dollars in fraudulent claims, according to a recent report by the Program Evaluation Unit of the state's Legislative Finance Committee.