New Mexico Sun


State rep. on San Juan Generating Station: 'I am bringing this legislation to require an independent, comprehensive assessment and cleanup'

New Mexico State legislators ultimately tabled a bill to clean up the San Juan Generating Station, saying it needs more clarification and will be revisited once it’s amended.


Rio Rancho Public Schools' parents say road construction causes student tardiness

Road congestion and the amount of students going to class in the district often prevents Rio Rancho Public Schools' children from getting to school on time.


New Mexico lawmaker backs right to gender-affirming care without fears about reprisals

New Mexico state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) said she and many others in the state legislature think it matters that citizens have the right to receive gender-affirming care without worrying about reprisals.



Annual sandhill crane hunter harvest comes to close in New Mexico

The annual winter sandhill crane hunter harvest recently ended across the state of New Mexico.


City of Albuquerque announces plan to address outstanding warrant backlog 'to see individuals held responsible and accountable'

Albuquerque city and law enforcement officials joined together at a press conference recently to outline their plans to enforce a backlog of outstanding warrants, urging lawmakers to pass a bill to fund the overtime operation.


Rio Rancho mayor on new Quality of Life Center: 'This is an area of that’s been traditionally underserved'

Rio Rancho will open its new Quality of Life Center as city leaders continue their efforts to make resources more available and convenient to residents in the rapidly growing city.


Public Service Company of New Mexico recycles Christmas trees into mulch: 'It is an important part of the company’s work'

PNM (Public Service Company of New Mexico), the state's largest electricity provider, has turned discarded Christmas trees into mulch that can be used for plants and landscaping.


Silverthorne on stolen RV: 'Might as well stay as positive and in the moment as I can'

A stolen specialized RV belonging to an Albuquerque woman was discovered in East Los Angeles, but the cost to repair the extensive damage could be high.


Bernalillo County Commissioner on fentanyl: 'BernCo has stepped up to fight this epidemic plaguing our community'

In order to fight what it called an “epidemic” that’s “plaguing” the community, the Bernalillo County Commission voted to earmark $975,000 to continue a fentanyl prevention and education campaign.


Bridge Boulevard will be getting a makeover, along with other road improvement projects 'to improve the traffic flow along the corridor'

Bernalillo County is seeking more than $17 million to fund at a dozen road improvement projects, including $1.2 million for the expansion of Bridge Boulevard.


The ACLU sues Albuquerque for Coronado Park closure: 'It is morally unacceptable for the city to punish people with no housing or shelter'

The city of Albuquerque is being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, among others, to stop the destruction of encampments and property, as well as jailing and fining people.


Belen mayor has refused to remove campaign sign from his home and has 'racked up to $20,000 worth of fines'

A Belen city councilor said it's time for Belen Mayor Robert Noblin to pay up for leaving his campaign signs up since the 2021 election, a violation of a city ordinance.


Leslie Lawner: 'They know this isn’t true'

Leslie Lawner, a former Roswell Middle School teacher who has spent the last two decades teaching about the Holocaust, is urging the New Mexico Legislature to pass House Bill 111 better known as the “Holocaust Education Act.”


Aaron Sera: 'It’s going to be difficult to recover from this but we’re going to do everything that we can'

The skyrocketing cost of natural gas is troubling people in Deming, who are concerned about having to cut back on all other essentials just to take hot showers and warm their homes.


Albuquerque school board seeks ways to make more students ready for college, careers

The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education is researching ways to ensure students of all income levels and ethnicity receive the programs and services needed to be college and career ready.


Six chefs to represent New Mexico at 'prestigious' 2023 James Beard Awards ceremonies

A group of New Mexico establishments and chefs have been nominated as semifinalists in the 2023 James Beard Awards which recognize excellence in the food and restaurant industry.


Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department seeks millions to upgrade 'aging infrastructure' at dozens of parks

Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department is lobbying for millions of dollars to upgrade more than 3,000 acres of aging infrastructure throughout a city with nearly 300 parks.


Two New Mexico representatives spent a night with the homeless: 'They’ve all got a story on how they’ve gotten here'

Two state lawmakers slept among the homeless recently to learn more about living on the streets and what it might take to get people off the streets.


Gorman: 'A nickel here and there will definitely make a big impact'

Eljin Gorman, a sports medicine teacher at Clovis High School, is among nearly 1,000 teachers who received assistance with student loans as new applicants.