New Mexico Sun


Albuquerque residents applaud city's tree-planting initiative

Albuquerque resident Stephanie Quoshena was pleasantly surprised when she heard her doorbell ring April 15 and found a flyer at her doorstep promoting a tree-planting initiative.


 NM State Rep. Jones Calls for National Guard Deployment Amid Escalating Border Crisis

New Mexico State Representative Jenifer Jones (R-Deming) has written a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, urging immediate action to address the escalating border crisis in the state.


Alamogordo communication specialist Orwoll: 'Their focus before was on the lake and the dam and getting that water, and now, it’s going to be on the buildings, getting restrooms ready'

Bailey Orwoll, Marketing and Communications Specialist of Alamogordo, City in New Mexico said their focus will now be the buildings and getting the restrooms ready. on Apr 14th.


Walmart's closure leaves residents scrambling to find food

The closing of the Walmart near Central and San Mateo has been a crushing blow to area residents


Hospital chairman Lee: 'I think we’re on a far better path than we have been over the past'

The Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital is struggling to address its financial obligations and meet other challenges


Metallica Foundation awards $100,000 to San Juan College School of Trades and Technology

The San Juan College School of Trades and Technology has been selected to receive $100,000 from “All Within My Hands,” a non-profit foundation established by Metallica


Chimayo resident: 'It is a hassle, especially for the elderly people'

The Chimayo Post Office was destroyed by fire in February, forcing residents to drive 15 minutes to Santa Cruz.


Interim youth department leader Casados: 'I am committed to ramping up the rigor and driving outcomes until we identify a leader'

Barbara Vigil announced she’s leaving her role as Secretary of the Children, Youth, and Families Department.


NMBC helps stop New Mexico Paid Family Medical Leave Act, avoiding ‘new tax on employers and employees’

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), as well as a number of small business groups, are celebrating after the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) -- legislation that would have required workers to receive 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave -- was stopped this past session.


Lujan Grisham strikes down tax relief measures, says they 'jeopardize the state’s future'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently vetoed large portions of the state legislature's bipartisan omnibus tax reform bill, saying that the "tax reform" and relief offered would "jeopardize the state’s future."


Chavez provides updates on Mesa Del Sol construction projects: 'We’re growing our own micro-economy up here'

Construction is booming in the community of Mesa Del Sol. Between Netflix, government institutions, and its first grocery store, Mesa Del Sol is creating its own urban center.


Polk Middle School joins Bernalillo County Animal Shelter to find new homes for dogs

Polk Middle School in Albuquerque has partnered with the Bernalillo County Animal Shelter to help dogs find new homes by having students write resumes from the perspective of dogs applying for the position of man's best friend, according to a KOB article published April 14.


Jemez Spring resident Griego on flooding: 'It’s scary but I’m not going nowhere'

Jemez Springs residents are hastily working to repair their homes as continuous snowmelt brings dangerous flooding to the area


Police chief Medina: 'Red light runners cause yet another quality-of-life issue for our community'

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) will be boosting enforcement at select intersections following an increase in car crashes due to drivers running red lights


'We are using the same equipment that you will find in any professional brewery': CNM opens training facility for students interested in beer, wine and spirits industry

Central New Mexico Community College recently opened a new on-campus training facility for students interested in the state's beer, wine, and spirits industry.


Española assistant fire chief: 'So it’s anonymous, the mother doesn’t have to bring the baby and hand it to a firefighter,' when handling infant surrender

The recent conviction of Alexis Avila for tossing her newborn baby into a trash dumpster in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a reminder there are other options for desperate women.


Dan Arvizu steps aside as NMSU Chancellor

The board named former NMSU President Jay Gogue as the university’s interim chancellor


Albuquerque middle school parents told they won't be informed of false threats

“If you don’t hear from us, assume that it is safe to go to school as usual.”


Herbert: 'There’s there is the possibility if we don’t meet our lifeguard quota, to have schedule adjustments that are gonna have to be made at our pools.'

Josh Herbert, Manager of the Aquatics Division, gave a heads-up to the Department City of Albuquerque on Apr. 10 that pool hours may change.