New Mexico Sun


Bernalillo County commissioner on Coors Boulevard improvements: 'These changes are desperately needed and will be lifesaving'

Steven Michael Quezada, Bernalilo County's District 2 commissioner, said the approval for funding Coors Boulevard improvements will make needed changes.


Former CFTC commissioner: 'Enforcement is not a substitute for GUIDANCE'

Brian Quintenz, the head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz and a former CFTC commissioner, is criticizing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for suing leading cryptocurrency exchanges for allegedly violating securities laws while industry participants and lawmakers are saying crypto companies need clearer rules to follow.


Gallegos: 'At some point they started firing shots'

The Albuquerque Police Department responded to another deadly shooting at a house party, this one occurring in Northwest Albuquerque shortly after midnight on June 4.


Medina on bust: 'This was an amazing team effort that helps us keep the pressure on the criminals'

The Albuquerque Police Department announced the takedown of a major drug operation in the metro area, which has potential ties to a Mexican drug cartel.


Business owner Alam: 'I was going to like joke around about it, but it’s not a joke anymore'

The Albuquerque Police Department started a Burglary Unit to address the persistent break-ins at retail businesses across the community.


Sheriff Allen: 'It’s a huge red flag on what could happen later'

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen is making the prevention of animal cruelty a priority by reinstituting the Bernalillo County Animal Cruelty Task Force.


City Councilor continues campaign for 'small investments in the streets'

City Councilor Isaac Benton is spearheading a proposal to make roads safer by changing one-way streets to two-way lanes and a timed intersection into a four-way stop.


Monica Ault: 'Essentially one in five licensed drivers have had their license suspended'

New Mexicans can keep their driver’s licenses even if they fail to appear in court thanks to a new law that takes effect on June 16.


Developers want to redevelop over Siesta Trailer Lodge: 'We are early on in the project and looking forward to the possibilities'

The developers who completed the 2018 restoration of El Vado Motel are looking to redo the north side of Central Avenue in Albuquerque.


Eaton: 'More than 5,000 students have experienced this enriching program'

ExxonMobil said it has given more than $500,000 in grant money to New Mexico education institutions over the past year for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education.


Heinrich on opening of new Tesla facility in Santa Ana Pueblo: 'We (are) right at the fulcrum of incredible change with incredible leadership'

Tesla has opened what officials call the “first ground-up construction, full-size sales, service and delivery facility on U.S. tribal lands” at Santa Ana Pueblo.


Mora County commissioner: 'I don’t think that any of us can really sleep in peace because it’s raining day and night'

Residents of Mora County are on edge again, concerned about the potential for flooding as a result of the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon burn scar.


New Mexico Deputy ACLU director: 'Students must feel safe at school and confident that (they) are valued and respected'

After an appeals court ruling revived an anti-discrimination lawsuit, Leon Howard, Deputy Director of ACLU of New Mexico, is stressing the importance of making schools safe spaces for students.



Taos Sheriff says deputies did an "outstanding job" during Red River shooting

Taos County Sheriff Steve Miera defended his department’s actions during the deadly shootout at the Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally where three people were killed and five injured.


Stroke victim on recovery: 'I’m able to walk today, I’m truly grateful for that, you know'

Ian Mackaness, group member of ‘Hope in Crisis’, stroke support group said He's now able to walk two years after his stroke, which he's grateful for. on Jun 5th.


City councilor Pena: 'We’re having people from all over the nation, National City, from Arizona, from Kansas, all here'

The lowrider community in Albuquerque is committed to connecting its community with law enforcement for the betterment of everyone.