New Mexico Sun


Opinions differ on impact of legal cannabis, some medical marijuana has 'doubled in price'

Medical marijuana patients say they are now paying much more for the product, a week after recreational marijuana sales started in New Mexico.


David lifts Lobos to second-straight win over Aggies

Sophomore slugger Jeffrey David hit a bases-clearing double to drive in three runs in the top of the ninth inning to give the University of New Mexico a 7-4 victory over New Mexico State on April 5 at Presley Askew Field in Las Cruces.


Freedom High graduate overcomes long odds, earns degree despite cancer treatments: ‘It’s a very special moment’

Burnouts – that’s what Kristian Medina wants to do to celebrate being the first 2022 graduate of Freedom High School, after battling cancer since age 7.



Lujan Grisham celebrates legal cannabis sales, says new industry offers ‘unique opportunities’

After many years of marijuana being legal for medical use, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) applauded the launch of recreational cannabis sales in the state.


Spruce Park residents want historic protection for houses ‘you can’t replicate’

The importance of preserving historic homes and under what requirements and regulations is an ongoing discussion that may not have a resolution anytime soon.


Restoration center to help seed forests is 'critical for our healthy communities'

A restoration center is being developed at New Mexico Highlands University to help supply the millions of seedlings needed to replenish forests damaged by wildfires


Recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico off to busy start statewide

It didn’t take long for the legalization of recreational cannabis to have an economic impact in New Mexico.



Man charged in shooting death of hotel security guard

A man with a lengthy criminal history is in custody on charges of shooting at police and suspicion of shooting and killing a hotel security guard.


Barelas Great Blocks Project to give 'oldest neighborhood in the city' a $5 million renovation

The Barelas Great Blocks Project will give 4th Street a $5 million makeover from Avenida Cesar Chavez to downtown, according to a KRQE report.


Brown plans to file grievance over firing: ‘They said they wanted to go in a different direction’

Greg Brown said he was shocked when told he was no longer the head basketball coach at Albuquerque High School (AHS), and he plans on filing a grievance over his dismissal.


Garratt on UNM, NMSU tuition hikes: ‘It may mean that they won’t get full funding for their tuition’

The adage "What one hand giveth, the other taketh away" could apply to college tuition in the state of New Mexico.


UNM coach: Lobos golfers finish ninth at Hootie in ‘good final round’

Sam Choi finished tied for 5th place and two New Mexico golfers shot finals rounds in the 70s as the Lobos managed a ninth-place team finish at the Hootie at Bulls Bay Golf Club.


Española police investigate bus crash: ‘It was fully packed’

Española police continue to investigate a crash that injured students in the city.


Historic Lobos season ends, loss to Oregon State stops WNIT run

One of the most successful seasons in the history of University of New Mexico (UNM) women’s basketball came to an end last week with a 78-73 loss at Oregon State University (OSU) in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT).


Lobos defeat Aggies in seven innings, ending six-game losing streak

The University of New Mexico beat rival New Mexico State for first time since 2017


Former Española city manager caught stealing: ‘Black eye for all public officials’

A former Española city manager was accused of stealing more than $18,000 in less than one month of being on the job.


Internet scams cost $13 million in 2021: ‘You go online and you meet somebody in cyberspace’

If you got through 2021 without being the victim of an online scam, consider yourself fortunate.


UNM hospital to add two floors: ‘We didn’t anticipate we would need to do it so soon’

The University of New Mexico’s new hospital has been approved to add two more floors to the Critical Care Tower, which is currently under construction.