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The New Mexico Supreme Court will continue its civics education program for students by hearing legal arguments next month in a criminal case appeal.

Justin Hodge: 'This is a small little road and people should respect the fact that'

Road closures are causing headaches for residents whose neighborhoods has filled with traffic trying to find alternate routes.

Bolivar calls Albuquerque bridge a 'critical site'

A bridge that helped shape the history of Albuquerque, if not the entire nation, is up for consideration as a historic city landmark.

Bipartisan gun safety bill aims 'to ensure that felons are prevented from gaining illegal access to firearms' in New Mexico

The New Mexico House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 306, which would prevent felons from purchasing firearms through a loophole; the bill passed with bipartisan support.

Carrillo: 'We look forward to expanding our manufacturing capacity to New Mexico'

Arcosa Wind Towers, a major wind tower manufacturer, is opening a production facility in Belen.

New Mexico's Hochman-Vigil on bill preventing no-parole life sentences for minors: 'The concept of empathy and forgiveness is not just a legal one'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 18, 2023

After debate in the New Mexico House of Representatives, a bill that would prohibit life sentences without parole for young offenders now awaits a signature by the governor before becoming law.

New Mexico's Wirth on new bill to help small communities get water: 'In many ways, they really don't have a choice'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed a new bill into law that helps small, rural communities team up to improve their local water supplies.

Helping Paws Across Borders CEO: “We’re here on the Navajo Nation to spay and neuter for free."

A Placitas-based nonprofit that offers free veterinary treatments to animals across New Mexico’s Pueblos may be out of supplies soon after thieves stole a trailer full of medical necessities from the Route 66 Casino parking lot earlier this week.

Erin Leue: 'Being able to provide the prom wear helps provide students the opportunity'

The Albuquerque Public Schools Community Clothing Bank is making a special call for clothing that will benefit students looking to attend prom this year.

Grisham: 'New Mexico continues to lead the nation in higher-education access'

Enrollment at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities continues to increase, thanks in part to the Opportunity Scholarship Act, which allows residents to attend college for free.

St. Baldrick's Foundation event coordinator: 'Childhood cancer is very poorly understood and very poorly treated across the world'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 16, 2023

The 2023 New Mexico Firefighter & Friends St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraising event was held recently at the Rio Rancho Events Center.

New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence offers new program to teach students 'what to do with a bullet wound'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 16, 2023

A program that trains students how to deal with excessive bleeding is being offered throughout the state in an effort to address the ever-more-common acts of gun violence.

La Sirenita ABQ food truck is opening a restaurant in the former Quarters BBQ location: 'People need to come down and taste it'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 15, 2023

The building that housed the once-popular Quarters BBQ joint in Albuquerque is reopening under new management while paying homage to the former owners.

Smith on beauty salon ownership, non-profit endeavor: 'I believe that, if you give a girl a chance, she can change the world'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Mar 14, 2023

Priscilla Smith said the beauty industry literally saved her life. Now it’s a passion she shares with others who might need help getting their lives back on track.

New Mexico House committee blocks cannabis safety legislation

The New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee recently blocked House Bill 157, cannabis product safety legislation, on a tie vote.

Taos' rapper enjoys sharing his love of music

A young rapper from Taos is committed to sharing his passion for music with those who care to listen.

Farmington animal shelter faces 'difficult decisions' if adoptions don't increase

There is a national crisis at animal shelters across the country that are taking in more pets than are being adopted.

Albuquerque business owners complain about continuing homeless problem