New Mexico Sun


ECECD's Groginsky on expanding child care access: 'We have seen incredible impact on the lives of families across New Mexico'

Proposed regulation changes could expand access to high-quality child care across New Mexico, making it free to most families residing in the state.


Mayor Tim Keller: Rio Grande's higher water levels 'can be very dangerous'

Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez said his department has made six water rescues since May 5.


Judge orders document removed that put domestic violence victims in danger

Albuquerque’s new Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission rushed to have a document removed that could have put survivors of domestic violence at risk.


Albuquerque farmers form massive convoy to protest 'not getting our water'

Hundreds of farmers formed a convoy that traveled from the Isleta Resort and Casino to the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) offices on 2nd Street to protest paying more for less water.


Rep. Townsend: ‘We should welcome migrants with a process and not open borders that proliferate human trafficking’

New Mexico State Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) made recent comments about the end of Title 42, the complications it could cause the immigration system and how it will affect New Mexicans.


Engagement and Outreach manager Chamblee: 'This is our first mountain lion that we’ve had in our facility'

Bernalillo County Animal Care Services can add mountain lion to the list of deceased animals the agency has handled.


Text survey allows callers to rate Roswell police

The Roswell Police Department is using a text survey to learn how they interact with the public when they respond to calls.


Local restauranteur Montoya: 'It’s definitely a cultural experience'

La Parada and Farm & Table hosted their annual Cinco de Mayo Folk Art Festival on May 7.


Owner of Los Rios River Runners: 'The snowpack is way above average and there’s a lot of it'

River rafters are headed to the Rio Grande River near Taos to go rafting in the high water resulting from an unusually heavy snowmelt this year.


Williamson: 'The goal is to really let customers experience electric vehicles right now'

Potential customers and those who were simply curious took part in PNM’s Electric Vehicle Guest Drive event recently.


Rock Legend Ringo Starr: 'I love to play. I love an audience.'

Ex-Beatle legend Ringo Starr will be stopping in New Mexico as part of a new fall tour for 2023, announced recently. Starr and his All Starr Band will perform at the Rio Rancho Events Center on Sept. 20.


Reforestation center will be "regional hub" to grow seedlings for future forestry needs

New Mexico State University can resume its plans to build a reforestation center with funding from a spending bill recently signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Rampant crime threatens new business: 'I feel like, as small business owners, we're just sitting ducks'

Rampant vandalism and crime are causing a business owner to consider closing her doors only weeks after opening.



Badoni, Harry appear in federal court on bid rigging charges

William Ross Badoni, 59, of Shiprock and Elroy Harry, 59 of Aztec appeared in federal court on April 27 and April 25 on an indictment charging them with conspiracy to commit federal program fraud.


Prosecutor on man who brought gun to high school: 'He impersonated an officer in a manner that was predatory, menacing, and dangerous'

Rico TreShon Dukes, who has been charged with impersonating a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy, is also facing charges for allegedly carrying a deadly weapon on school property.


Albuquerque's Trapdoor Projects owners on latest gallery fire: 'It's really validating to have our community turn up to help us'

After two fires in two years, Trapdoor Projects used the help of friends and volunteers to tear down its fire-challenged gallery in order to build a new one.


Northwest Albuquerque resident on deadly shooting: 'The longer we have lived here the more crime we have seen over the years'

A deadly shooting in the Motel 6 parking lot has renewed concerns about crime from neighbors who live near the Coors and Iliff intersection just south of I-40 on the west side of Albuquerque.


Grisham 'appalled' by hazing, abuse allegations at New Mexico public universities

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she will address hazing at universities during the state’s next legislative session. New Mexico is one of six states that does not have an anti-hazing law.


'It was all bad': Dispute over tamales leads to beating, severe injuries for inmate in Silver City

A man currently housed at the Grant County Detention Center in Silver City, New Mexico for allegedly shooting at a police officer is now accused of beating up an inmate over tamales.