New Mexico Sun


Benson: 'With the county and the city both tackling this problem, we can begin to make our streets and roads safer'

Bernalillo County is establishing an automated speed enforcement program similar to the program in Albuquerque, which uses speed cameras.


Romero: 'We're making a huge investment in our families and our children for the future'

Lawmakers are discussing the General Appropriations Act for how to divide $9.4 billion in the state budget.


Farmington author releases new book on Greenlawn Cemetery

Farmington resident and local author Connie Nordstrom has released a new book about Greenlawn Cemetery, called “Greenlawn: A History of Farmington Pioneer Cemetery, Established 1896.”


New Mexico state auditor opens probe of Deming's skyrocketing utility bills

New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas has opened a special audit of Deming’s utility system to investigate skyrocketing utility bills.


Albuquerque Girl Scouts rep: 'This is amazing what Mike’s Painting has done'

The Girl Scouts of Albuquerque are enjoying a fresh-looking building thanks to the generosity of Mike’s Quality Painting.


Tres Rio Habitat for Humanity director on search for candidates in San Juan County: 'There are a lot of people that don’t own their own homes'

Tres Rio Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building homes for people who can’t afford one, is having trouble finding a qualified prospective homeowner in San Juan County.


Souza 'grateful' new production team, former cast committed to completing 'Rust'

The film “Rust” will resume production this spring despite being embroiled in continued criminal and civil litigation against actor-producer Alec Baldwin over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021


'Food is getting outrageous': New Mexico Restaurant Association pushes for tax exemption on food, drinks

The New Mexico Restaurant Association is lobbying for the passage of Senate Bill 121, which would exempt restaurants from having to pay taxes for the food and drinks they serve.


United Family initiative to provide 'lifeline' to human trafficking victims in New Mexico

The United Family has launched a campaign to put information stickers in bathrooms to help human trafficking victims. The stickers contain a telephone number victims can call or text to ask for help.


Donation box stolen from Albuquerque's Great Harvest Bread Company: 'You just would never dream that we'd be in that position'

A thief walked into the Great Harvest Bread Company in northeast Albuquerque recently and stole a donation box intended for one of the many animal rescue organizations the company supports.


Albuquerque Academy to honor slain student

Albuquerque Academy is honoring Jada Gonzales by creating an artist series fund to promote what she loved – art.


Mother of man slain at ABQ gas station: 'That man took our hearts and our family'

A family is mourning the loss of a loved one, a good Samaritan, who became another victim of gun violence.


NM's Brandt on legislation for school threats: 'No matter where a child lives in our state they deserve to be safe at school'

State Sen. Craig Brandt said multiple hoax shooting threats throughout the state last week prove stiffer penalties are needed.


New Mexico Business Coalition President: HB 4's automatic voter registration is 'a violation of certain rights, such as religious and privacy'

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is speaking out in opposition to House Bill 4, also known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, after it was passed in the New Mexico House by a 41-26 vote on Tuesday


New Mexico governor OKs restructuring of Children, Youth and Families Department

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed an executive order to restructure the state’s Children, Youth, and Families Department.


Univeristy of New Mexico Hospital CEO: 'We’re committed to establishing a partnership with Bernalillo County'

Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital are forming a partnership to provide medical and behavioral health resources to inmates at the county’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).


Las Vegas mayor assures residents, 'Our citizens will have plenty of water'

Once down to less than a month of drinkable water, reservoirs for the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico, are full, according to Mayor Louie Trujillo, but efforts to prevent a future water crisis continue.


ABQ International Sunport adds nonstop daily trips to BWI and LGB, 'giving our customers more options'

The Albuquerque (ABQ) International Sunport has added Long Beach, California, (LGB) and Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) to its nonstop daily service, beginning Sept. 5.


Local deputies participate in Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge: 'I've never been in any type of physical or mental exhaustion like that'

Three San Juan County deputies recently rowed across the Atlantic for 52 days as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, also called "The World’s Toughest Row."


Fourteen year old baker and coffeeshop owner: 'I figured why not just make a business out of it?'

Genesis Hernandez was just 12 years old when she decided to start baking, a passion that has turned into a family business.