New Mexico Sun


Rep. Dow: Gas prices are 'dropping in red states' but rising in blue states

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that Republican-led states are experiencing declining gas prices while cautioning that Democrats might implement higher fuel taxes.


Rep. Lord: New Mexico 'named the most dangerous state in America to raise a family'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that the state was named the most dangerous in America to raise a family.


Rep. Dow on education funding: 'It’s time for dollars to follow students'

Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that the significant rise in public school funding should lead to improved student outcomes and called for funding to follow students.


State Sen. Block: One Big Beautiful Bill 'does much more good than bad'

State Senator Jay Block of New Mexico has said that the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers tax relief, protects American jobs, and secures the border.


State Sen. Thornton: 'Democrats don't like giving tax breaks to the middle and lower class'

Ant Thornton, a State Senator from New Mexico, has said that Democrats oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill and have never supported tax relief or reducing government spending.


Rep. Block: Lawmakers opposed to Big Beautiful Bill are 'self-righteous, self-serving, conniving'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that defeating the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) would result in tax hikes, border insecurity, and no progress on deficit reduction.


Rep. John Block: CYFD let children 'die on the state's watch'

John Block, House Representative of New Mexico, has raised concerns about the state's developmental disabilities program, criticizing its underfunding.


State Sen. Block: 'The Trump administration has done an incredible job brokering peace'

Jay Block, a State Senator from New Mexico, said that the Trump administration's foreign efforts have led to peace deals spanning from Africa to the Middle East while attributing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to Vladimir Putin.


Mission Avenue Elementary celebrates student achievements in reading

Mission Avenue Elementary School students have shown significant progress in reading across various grade levels this year.


State Services Expo offers wildfire recovery aid in Silver City

The Silver City community is invited to attend the State Services Expo, an event organized by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration and state agency leaders.


New Mexico partners with LANL Foundation and WestEd for educational action plan

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has announced a collaboration with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and WestEd to develop the Martinez/Yazzie remedial action plan.


New Mexico seeks vendors for 2025-2026 Safe School Summit coordination

The New Mexico Public Education Department is inviting proposals for the 2025-2026 Safe School Summit.


Tres Ritos Hunter Education Camp opens registration for youth event in July

Registration is now open for the Tres Ritos Hunter Education Camp, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025.


New Mexico adds two historic districts to State Register

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division has announced the addition of two historic districts to the State Register of Cultural Properties.


New Mexico launches NM 1776 to mark U.S. Independence's 250th anniversary

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.


New Horizons Dome Theater enhances sound experience with Trinnov system

The New Horizons Dome Theater at the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo has introduced a new audio system that enhances the visitor experience.


Attorneys general sue over cut in school-based mental health funding

Attorney General Raúl Torrez has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education.


National summit addresses tribal housing justice issues

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) and the Safety, Training, Tech Assistance and Resource Support (STTARS) recently hosted the 2025 National Tribal Housing Justice Summit.


New Mexico seeks applicants for State Workforce Development Board

The New Mexico State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) is currently seeking applications for new board members.


Resilience celebration honors LGBTQ+ advocates in Albuquerque

In a year marked by political challenges, the Albuquerque Social Club hosted the 2025 Resilience celebration, providing a moment of collective joy and recognition for New Mexico’s LGBTQ+ communities.