New Mexico Sun


Beets on food pantry: 'The need is huge here in New Mexico'

Food pantries are seeing more people seeking assistance after the federal government stopped SNAP Benefits.


Canadian motorist's car damaged by New Mexico I-40 pothole: 'It shows negligence on the part of the Department of Transportation'

A Canadian visitor to New Mexico is facing hurdles as she tries to get the State to reimburse her for damages caused to her vehicle's tires when she hit a large pothole on the highway.


Santa Fe Police are addressing crime and homeless at Railyard and Plaza Districts

An increased presence of Santa Fe police in the Railyard and Plaza Districts is having a positive impact on business owners concerned about crime and illegal camping.


Local pet owner Santillanes: 'I, honestly, believe somebody took him'

A 20-year-old peacock named Bob is missing and is believed to be stolen from his home in the North Valley


Family seeks information on hit-and-run accident: 'We just hope that somebody comes forward'

A family is seeking information on a hit-and-run accident that left Elvira Rivera, 76, critically injured while taking a walk along Tobacco Road in the South Valley.


Lindsey Formm: 'We adopt the orphan signs... to create new artworks'

Friends of the Orphan Signs, a nonprofit trying to keep the artistic history of Route 66 alive, is showcasing some of its work at Fusion Gallery.


City Councilor Dan Lewis: 'If there were corners cut... and it put people at risk, then there should be outrage.'

A KRQE News 13 investigation reported Albuquerque officials and contractors allegedly violated federal health and safety regulations.


Library director Smith: 'It’s always a concern when someone wants to restrict another person’s access to information'

The American Library Association issued a report showing attempts to ban books in the United States increased by 38% this past year, a figure that is consistent with what’s happening in New Mexico.


Injunction filed against Doña Ana County Commission over National Day of Prayer ban

An injunction has been filed against the Doña Ana County Commission after it voted to disallow the National Day of Prayer at the County Government Building.