New Mexico Sun


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 'There was a high likelihood of a negative interaction or breeding with domestic dogs'

A Mexican gray wolf, captured while wandering through northern New Mexico, will be returned to the established Mexican Wolf Experimental Project Area to help her breed.


The Cornivore Popcorn Company's Mendez: 'We have a flavor called New Mexico Sunset. It’s a red-green chile cheddar'

National Popcorn Day has a special meaning for Robert Mendez, and not just because he’s the co-owner of The Cornivore Popcorn Company in Albuquerque.


Reeb: 'In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don't take our state's commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously'

District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altweis is moving forward with plans for Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.


Michelle Holubiack: 'I knew with human doctors we had this kind of shortage problem but you know I didn’t really think bigger picture'

Pet owners are facing limited options after staffing issues are forcing some veterinary clinics to cut back on their hours of operation.


Kyle Stepp: 'I had to have my left leg amputated above my knee'

A bill called the “So New Mexicans Can Move Act” will be introduced during this session of the state Legislature to help those with limb loss receive an equitable form of care.


New Mexico State professor joins Los Alamos National Lab to study massive migratory birds die-off

Tim Wright, a professor at New Mexico State University, is spearheading a new partnership between NMSU and Los Alamos National Lab to train students in a relatively new field of research, disaster ecology.


Former Mannie's patron: 'It’s one of those places that you have memories of, and it’s sad to see it go'

A family-run restaurant that, for decades, was a favorite eatery for both University of New Mexico students and locals was demolished recently, much to the chagrin of its former patrons.


Javier Martinez: 'I am incredibly grateful to the Albuquerque Police Department, to Mayor Keller, and to all of those who played a role in protecting our safety'

House speaker Javier Martinez spoke for all lawmakers and local residents in expressing a sense of relief following the arrest of Solomon Peña in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of several Democratic lawmakers.


Michelle Lujan Grisham: 'That's who this work is for'

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said during her State of the State speech she wants part of the record revenue at the state’s disposal to go toward building a better economy and education system.


Javier Martinez: 'We’re very much looking forward to it because that’s what the people elected us to do'

Democratic leadership in the state applauded many of the proposals outlined in the governor’s state of the state speech but think the operation of the state Legislature needs tweaking.


Ryan Lane: 'Republicans are committed to working to provide meaningful relief and support to New Mexicans'

State Republican leaders accused Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of leaving out the “realities” communities are facing during her fifth State of the State address in Santa Fe last week.


Nate Stafford: 'We weren’t able to get vehicles through again until October'

A campground in Northern New Mexico is foreseeing drastic losses for years to come after the devastation caused by the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire.


Sam Parks: 'I am excited about taking on this new role'

Sam Parks has been named the executive director for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, replacing Paul Smith, who is retiring after 26 years as the organization’s leader.


Albuquerque police chief: 'APD has arrested Solomon Peña for the recent shootings at local lawmakers’ homes'

Albuquerque police arrested Solomon Peña for allegedly paying and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two county commissioners and trying to participate in at least one of the shootings.


New Mexico's Wirth: 'I am incredibly encouraged by this budget because it has spending, but it also has fiscal responsibility'

The new $9.4 billion budget recommendations released by the Legislative Finance Committee include raises for teachers and little extra cash for New Mexico residents.


ABQ Comic Con's Burleson: 'We feel like this is definitely going to be a success for us and for the city of Albuquerque'

The 13th year of Comic Con in Albuquerque was the largest, most attended Comic Con ever for the city.


Red River Fire Department rescues mother, daughter after snowmobile strikes tree

Red River Fire Department rescues mother, daughter after snowmobile strikes tree


Valencia County resident on recent area gas odor: Mesa Oil is 'the only oil refinery within five miles, and it smells all the time'

Voluntary evacuations were advised after a strong gas order was reported across Valencia County last weekend.


Three Carrizozo clerks help an elderly man with dementia find his way home: 'We got to meet a beautiful soul'

An Arizona family is grateful to three convenience store clerks in Carrizozo, New Mexico, for rescuing an elderly man suffering from dementia.


ABQ BioPark's Zahm on electric shuttle problems: 'We operated for two nights and ended up having some electrical issues'

Officials working on an electric shuttle for visitors to Albuquerque BioPark are hoping a new charger will solve the electrical problem that kept the train from working throughout the River of Lights.