New Mexico Sun


Albuquerque man 'giving back to the trails' with 100-mile fundraising run

When it comes to initiatives in need of financial support, maintaining mountain trials isn’t normally at the top of the list. But it is for Matthew Thompson, who is giving back to something that has benefited him.


New Mexico lawmakers propose legislation to help those who 'have suffered direct harm' in wildfires

New Mexico’s politicians in Washington, D.C., are continuing to work on legislation to bring relief to the devastating wildfires that have plagued the Land of Enchantment.


Abuse survivor on $121.5 million settlement: 'I need to know that in some way, it’s been settled'

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe and its insurers have reached a $121.5 million settlement that impacts more than 370 sexual abuse survivors, according to a KOB 4 report.


Sprouts ‘sown to make them more drought-tolerant’ salvaged as fire approaches Forestry Research Center

Researchers at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Forestry Research Center had to make some quick decisions as the largest burning wildfire in the United States approached.


Lujan Grisham applauds '90-day pause and review' of prescribed burns

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is applauding the U.S. Forest Service’s decision for a 90-day pause and review of prescribed fire operations on National Forest System lands. One of the major fires in the state began from a prescribed burn that got out of control.


Wolff on cloud seeding: 'We are always looking for ways to come up with more water supply'

In need of water to fight an ongoing drought and persistent wildfires, state officials are turning to a method that sounds new but has been used for decades to increase rainfall.



Angel Fire businesses feel effect of fires: 'Our goal is to ... keep members and guests safe'

Angel Fire Resort pushed back its summer opening day by one week due to fires that continue to threaten the area.


Lab employees raise funds: ‘Within two hours, we had collected $25,000’

Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque organized a fundraising campaign to support families impacted by the fires that have devastated much of New Mexico.


Film company denies violating standards: 'A safety meeting was held the morning of the incident'

The film production company attached to the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set said a safety meeting was held the morning of the tragedy.


'Managers are tracking': NM officials monitor water usage for fires

Severe drought conditions and relentless fires are proving to be a brutal combination in New Mexico.


Pride Day Returns to South Valley, 'a very unique place'

The annual South Valley Pride Day returned in late April for the first time since the pandemic began.


Corrales farmers worried about losing orchards: ‘They’re just drying up’

Farmers in Corrales said they are on the verge of losing property and businesses that have been in their families for decades due to aging infrastructure and continuing drought conditions.


Roswell approves first recreational dispensaries: ‘We want to sell adult-use cannabis’

The Roswell City Council recently approved the sale of recreational cannabis by two companies.



Ruidoso seeks to recover after fire, residents feel ‘fear, not knowing what’s going to happen’

A Cabinet in your Community event held in Ruidoso recently shared available resources and services with residents impacted by the devastating McBride Fire.


Fires force evacuation of Colfax County residents: 'It’s a little bit unsettling'

Firefighters are preparing for the worst after evacuation orders were issued recently for residents in Colfax County affected by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.


State transportation secretary ‘honored to retire on such a high note’

Michael Sandoval is retiring after working in state government for 27 years.



Fires force inmates out of jail: ‘Repeat offenders who were in custody’

It wasn’t exactly a jailbreak as we know it, but inmates at the San Miguel County Detention Center had to make a quick getaway to escape the threat of oncoming fires.