New Mexico Sun


Former APD captain on House Bill 59: 'The votes to kill legislation that would target gun-toting repeat offenders speaks for itself'

More than 40 crime bills were introduced during New Mexico’s 60-day legislative session to address rising crime in the state.


Albuquerque neighborhood resident on attacks by aggressive dogs: 'I hate feeling like a hostage in my own home'

Albuquerque resident Laura Solomon recently spoke to KOAT to express her concerns about the increase of aggressive dog incidents in her community.


Hobbs official: Proposed truck ordinance will 'improve the safety and the health of all residents and visitors of Hobbs'

With travelers going to and coming from neighboring Texas, a southeast New Mexico town is trying to crack down on large trucks parking on the side of the road.


Engineering professor Dr. Hassanalian: 'We are developing this technology to have a safe and nature friendly drones'

A team of scientists at New Mexico Tech is taking birds that have been preserved through taxidermy and converting them into drones in order to study flight.


Emergency manager Mestas: 'We always have spring runoff and due to the snow pack this year, currently it’s at 150% above normal'

The city of Farmington is gearing up for potential flooding from the spring runoff by preparing sandbags to be placed in flood-prone areas.


New Mexico's water supply reaching record levels

Last year’s monsoon season combined with a heavy snowmelt has led to record levels of New Mexico’s water supply.


Director Whelan: 'No better way to celebrate the Earth than to take care of it'

The city Solid Waste Management Department celebrated Earth Day by inviting residents to help clean up Duke City.


Land commissioner Garcia Richard: 'This program has proven that we can require companies to clean up after themselves'

The State Land Office has chronicled more than 200 inactive oil and natural gas wells in New Mexico that have been plugged.


Family of Robert Dotson wants police to face criminal charges, chief fired

The family of Robert Dotson, who was shot and killed by Farmington police responding at the wrong home, is demanding the officers be charged with second-degree murder and the police chief resign.


Albertsons Market donates thousands of pounds of apples to Storehouse New Mexico: 'We want to give back'

Albertsons Market donated nearly 5,000 pounds of apples to Storehouse New Mexico April 19.


Beekeeper Owen: 'They say, in every three bites we eat, we can thank a bee for that pollination and their service'

Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Department is planting flowers not just for beauty purposes, but also to help grow the populations of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.


Mayor Keller: 'We got more funding than we have ever gotten before'

Christmas came early to Albuquerque and Mayor Tim Keller in the form of more than $100 million in funding from the state legislative session.


Councilor Grout: 'Tijeras Arroyo is a jewel in the East Gateway'

The Albuquerque City Council passed an amendment adding $2 million to the Capital Improvement Plan Budget for an education center in Tijeras Arroyo BioZone.


Organ recipient Yocum: 'I saw so many doctors throughout the country, the disease is so rare'

The family of Bill Talavera honored his legacy of saving three lives through organ donation


Santa Fe Opera to 'harness the power of the sun' with solar panel installation

The Santa Fe Opera announced April 18 the successful installation of a 214-kilowatt solar power system at its campus north of Santa Fe.


New Mexico Gov. Grisham: 'I’m relieved by the Supreme Court’s stay, but I remain seriously concerned'

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) expressed her gratitude and concern following the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily continuing to allow nationwide access to an abortion pill.


Baldwin lawyers on dropped shooting charges: 'We are pleased with the decision... and we encourage a proper investigation'

All criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin for his role in the "Rust" shooting have been dropped.



Sandoval County's Johnson optimistic on river conditions after flooding: 'The weather seems to be pulling in our favor'

Sandoval County officials have become cautiously optimistic regarding river conditions in Jemez and San Ysidro after nearly a week of flooding.


Business Coalition BASH event in Albuquerque: ‘a great opportunity for New Mexicans to stay informed about the new changes happening in the state'

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is planning its BASH (Business and Social Hour) to be held on Thursday, May 4, at Revel Entertainment in Albuquerque.