New Mexico Sun


OPINION: Is revival here?

It has been three weeks since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Have we seen riots, destruction, and protests sparked across the country as an outpouring of anger from the violent act of his murder? No.


OPINION: Parents, not politicians, know what’s best for our kids

No one knows a child better than their parents. From the moment we hold our newborn in our arms, we are entrusted with the responsibility of guiding, protecting, and nurturing them into adulthood.


OPINION: Charlie Kirk’s Death Is a Warning for New Mexico

The tragic murder of Charlie Kirk this week should send shockwaves across the country—including right here in New Mexico. At just 31 years old, Charlie was shot during an event at Utah Valley University.


OPINION: Safe Haven Should Mean Safe for Babies and Mothers

In April of this year the 3rd baby in less than two years was surrendered in Hobbs using their local Safe Haven Baby Box.


OPINION: New Mexico’s leaders just voted against families

Congress has just passed one of the most significant pro-family reforms in decades. The legislation delivers practical help to parents, women, and children—yet every single member of New Mexico’s congressional delegation voted against it.


OPINION: When the church says yes

This week, after five long years in New Mexico’s foster care system, a little girl named “Wren” will finally walk into her forever home.


OPINION: Dead last is a choice: What New Mexico can learn from the states that left us behind

As back-to-school season draws near, parents across New Mexico are reading the latest national statistics and asking one simple question: why?


OPINION: Why hope is needed in New Mexico

Looking out across New Mexico is a good reminder that when hope is lost, people are too. It’s easy to feel like nothing will ever change.


OPINION: What you’re not being told about transitioning children

Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-transition medical procedures for minors.


OPINION: Restoring medical integrity: A victory for life and liberty

Last week brought a quiet but deeply significant victory for life, liberty, and the integrity of the medical profession.


OPINION: Cultivating what matters: Community, family, and hope in New Mexico

In an age of online interaction, political division, and social isolation, there’s something quietly radical about showing up in person—together, with our neighbors.


OPINION: The New Goliath Is Wearing a Jersey

David didn’t defeat Goliath because he was the strongest or the most skilled. He won because God called him to stand—and with God on his side, he could not fail.


OPINION: The Truth Is Out: The Abortion Pill Is Harming Women

For years, women have been told that the abortion pill is safe, simple, and private.


OPINION: New Mexico’s Failure to Protect Mothers in Crisis

As a mother, I am heartbroken by the tragic news that a newborn baby was found dead in a dumpster in Albuquerque.


OPINION: The Winds of Change Are Coming to New Mexico

As the dust settles from the 2025 legislative session, one truth rises above the noise: what’s happening in Santa Fe doesn’t reflect the values of everyday New Mexicans.


Every Mother Matters: New Mexico Can Lead with Compassion and Support for Women

Too often in New Mexico, women facing unexpected pregnancies feel trapped—pushed toward abortion not because it’s their first choice, but because they believe it’s their only option.


OPINION: Silencing Parents: The Corrupt Push for SB 552

The New Mexico Senate Education Committee just made one thing clear: Parents don’t matter. During the recent hearing on SB 552, the Protection of School Library Materials Act, many concerned citizens tried to voice their opposition.


Protecting Our Children, Supporting Families: The Importance of the Detransitioners Protection Act

Every child is precious. Every parent deserves a voice. Families should be empowered to make informed decisions about their children's well-being. Senate Bill 500, the Detransitioner Protection Act, embodies these principles.


OPINION: Protecting Children from Irreversible Damage

On January 28, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at halting the chemical and surgical mutilation of children under the false pretense of "gender-affirming care."


OPINION: Regaining Freedom of Speech: A Step Forward, but New Mexico Must Do More

In a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed a long-held suspicion: the U.S. government has been pressuring tech companies like Meta to censor content on social media.