New Mexico Sun


 Albuquerque city councilor: City 'has the tools' to find permanent housing for homeless

Albuquerque City Councilor Pat Davis recently said he hopes this year the city council can find more permanent housing solutions for the unhoused population, one of the major challenges Albuquerque faces as it heads into 2023.


Jeff Witte: 'It was a challenging year for those in agriculture'

Agriculture production in New Mexico saw a slight increase in 2021 despite dealing with a drought, inflation and a worldwide pandemic, according to the 2021 New Mexico Agricultural Statistics bulletin.


NDMS team lead says federal help hopes to 'lessen that impact on the pediatric population'

The University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital is getting help from the National Disaster Medical System to deal with rising cases of respiratory infections.


World-renowned pianist recognized for teaching children: 'He’s a hidden jewel in Albuquerque'

Now in his 80s, Franc Chewiwie continues to share his love of music, something he was recognized for recently by KOB 4’s “Pay it 4ward” program.


Mother of teenage shooting victim: 'She volunteered to make these signs for the library...that in itself speaks of how she gave her time'

A young woman who dreamed of attending college and often volunteered to help others was remembered by family and friends still shaken by her senseless killing.


Santa Rosa's Kotiar on collision of van carrying dogs: 'We've pulled out 35 dogs and there are still a bunch of them in there'

More than 50 chihuahuas are housed at rescues around New Mexico after surviving a head-on collision involving a vehicle that contained more than 60 dogs.


Witte on hay shortage: 'We're going to see impacts for several years'

Farmers and ranchers faced droughts and wildfires recently, and now they are dealing with a hay shortage.


 'A great opportunity for Albuquerque residents': Business and Social Hour (BASH) to be held Jan. 19

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) will host a Legislative BASH (Business and Social Hour) in Albuquerque from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Revel Entertainment.


New Mexico reaches resolution with Texas over water lawsuit

New Mexico will get a 32,500 acre-feet credit taken off its water debt in the Interstate Water Compact as part of a resolution reached with Texas over the water unlawfully released from Elephant Butte Reservoir in 2011.


Local realtor: 'Albuquerque in particular has an issue with property crime'

Burglars ransacked a home that was recently sold, leaving the new owner with thousands of dollars in damage and lost property.


Cowan of Albuquerque's Happy Hiker on most recent vandalism: 'This time, it's just, you know, here we go again'

Vandals struck again recently by damaging multiple Old Town businesses, leaving owners to clean up the mess and wonder what can be done to stop the thieves.


New Mexico's Muñoz on Emergency Rental Assistance Program: 'I think we need to continue it in some way, shape, or form'

With the Emergency Rental Assistance Program running out of federal funding, New Mexico legislators must decide if the state will continue funding the program or not.


New Second Judicial District attorney: 'Together we will serve the people of central New Mexico and deliver real results'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed former prosecutor and civil rights defender Sam Bregman as the Second Judicial District attorney.


Heading Home's Decker on Albuquerque homeless program: 'There are hundreds of individuals who are living in their vehicle'

Plans for the “Safe Outdoor Spaces” program in Albuquerque continue to move forward with proponents eager to welcome residents and others concerned about ramifications.


Sandoval County commissioners, judges, sheriff take oaths of office

Elected officials in Sandoval County took their oaths of office last week to officially begin their terms as county commissioners, judges and sheriff.


Kent Berry: 'We’re super excited to see that title come back to Albuquerque'

An estimated 125,000 tickets were sold for this season’s River of Lights show, a slight decline from past years, but still a strong showing considering the difficult economic climate.


Selina Baca: 'My work is inspired by my Hispanic background'

Selina Baca is using her talents and business to raise funds for victims of domestic violence


Michelle Lujan Grisham: 'I vow today we will codify Roe v Wade as the law of the land within our borders'

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was among the newly elected officials sworn into their positions at the historic Lensic Theatre in Santa Fe.


Katie Simon: 'They are going to be our real, our boots on the ground providing services to the people'

The contract between the non-profit entity that will operate the Gateway Center and the City of Albuquerque is going before the city council for approval.


Courtney Huynh: “They came in as walk-ins and they asked, ‘hey, how much would this be?"

Employees at a nail salon kept two young girls trying to leave without paying after receiving pedicures and manicures for more than two hours.