New Mexico Sun

Thousands of balloonists will fly the skies in Albuquerque this year when the International Balloon Festival returns to its pre-pandemic glory.

Albuquerque schools see large drop in enrollment during pandemic

Enrollment in Albuquerque Public Schools has been declining annually for several years. But an annual loss of about 2,000 students due to various circumstances more than doubled during the pandemic, creating a $17.5 million budget shortfall that must be addressed.

Accused killer released on house arrest

A Santa Fe man charged for killing a fellow city employee will be released on house arrest to prepare for his upcoming trial. Karl Rougemont was released to his parents to stay in their home where he’ll wear an ankle monitor to detect his location.

In bid for New Mexico state rep seat, Bernal's 'inspiration comes from me not seeing things getting done in my home'

Danny Bernal Jr. might be young, but he has plenty of energy that he hopes to use as New Mexico’s youngest state representative.

Joye 'honored' to be named Santa Fe's top cop

Paul Joye began a career in public safety to serve and protect. He'll do that at the highest level after being named the new chief of the Santa Fe Police Department.

Chasey: New bill could 'reduce trauma [in] children,' provide legal help for families

By George Willis | Mar 26, 2022

A new bill signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) should help facilitate legal representation to children, parents, and guardians in child abuse and neglect cases.

'It’s going to be a challenge': Cannabis could be in short supply when it becomes legal

By George Willis | Mar 25, 2022

The sale of recreational cannabis will become legal on April 1, but demand will likely exceed supply, according to experts.

Vara offers wine tasting experience

By George Willis | Mar 25, 2022

Two seatings are available each day for tastings at Vara Winery and Distillery

Sheriff: DNA that confirms ID in 62-year-old case 'didn't exist' then

By George Willis | Mar 25, 2022

Advanced DNA technology helped solve a cold case more than six decades old by officially identifying a missing four-year-old girl known as "Little Miss Nobody."

Fundraiser generates $55,000 for victims, survivors of University of Southwest crash

By George Willis | Mar 24, 2022

A fundraiser sponsored by a local Hobbs company raised more than $55,000 for the families impacted by the crash that killed nine people, including seven members of the University of Southwest golf team.

LCPS adopts extended school year ‘to improve learning in the classroom’

By George Willis | Mar 23, 2022

The Las Cruces Public Schools district is adopting an extended school year, due to the lingering impact of the pandemic.

Pottery class offers unique experience to 'transform clay'

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at pottery?

NTSB 'not here to speculate': Multiple factors led to fiery crash

A 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a Dodge truck traveling at a high rate of speed on a dark, two-lane highway in west Texas.

New Mexico dentist raising funds for Ukraine: It's an 'unthinkable ... tragedy'

Aleksey Kozlov immigrated to the United States from Ukraine when he was 10 years old.

Cowboys for Trump's Griffin: 'My faith in the political system is pretty much nonexistent right now'

Couy Griffin, the controversial co-founder of Cowboys for Trump, has decided not to seek re-election for southern New Mexico’s Otero County Commission.

Lujan Grisham: NM residents 'are feeling the pressure of rising costs'; newly signed bill will help

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed legislation that will help the state’s residents save money.

Sky Railway opens springs season as 'unique entertainment experience'

Sky Railway, nicknamed Santa Fe's adventure train, launched its spring season with events for people of every age.

Roberts: Albuquerque neighborhood being vandalized by man 'in need of mental help'

An unknown assailant reportedly continues to vandalize property in an Albuquerque neighborhood, keeping concerned residents on edge, according to a March 11 KQRE report.

Mom of boy injured in hit-and-run: 'That’s my son'

Christine Shuman, 35, is behind bars, suspected of leaving the scene of a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old New Mexico boy badly injured.

UNM president lifts mask mandate: 'Guided by expert advice'