New Mexico Sun


Silver City astronaut Schmitt on Apollo 17 space flight: 'The whole mission was an experience'

It was 50 years ago when former New Mexico senator Harrison Schmitt walked on the moon as part of the Apollo 17 space flight.


 Homeland Security Investigations spokesperson on recent immigrant rescue: 'They see dollar signs. And they have total disregard for their health, for their safety'

Leticia Zamarripa, spokesperson of Homeland Security Investigations, The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. said When discussing the stash house, she described it as atrocious conditions with a lack of food, no running water, etc. on Dec 7th.


New Mexico Business Coalition to Congress: 'Responsible withdrawals from the LGPF are key to providing for our children’s education in perpetuity'

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is calling for Congress to deny changes to the state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund in a letter to New Mexico’s Congressional delegates on Dec. 20, according to a news release.


PB & J Family Services accepting holiday donations: 'I didn’t expect to have a Christmas this year'

PB & J Family Services is struggling to receive the normal amount of donations needed to provide for families during the holiday season.


Humble Coffee hosted the Humble Holiday Market: 'It’s really about bringing the community together'

The cold temperatures didn’t detour thousands of people from attending the 8th annual Humble Holiday Market hosted by Humble Coffee.


Elias Archuleta: 'The intent of the ordinance is to reduce the likelihood of a pedestrian-caused crash or injury'

A law passed by the Bernalillo County Commission prevents people from impeding or obstructing public roads, sidewalks, medians and crosswalks and also prohibits camps on sidewalks.


Dr. Jason Mitchell: 'I think it's important to recognize that it's a unique time.'

The UNM Hospital staff is reportedly setting up triage tents in order to help with rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19, parainfluenza, rhinovirus and the flu.


NM Higher Education Department's Rodriguez: More than 36,000 students benefiting from Opportunity Scholarship

The New Mexico Higher Education Department is asking state lawmakers for a funding increase to support the highly successful Opportunity Scholarship Program.


Manny Manriquez: Modernizing airport is 'about thinking through how the passenger experiences the Sunport'

An $85 million renovation project inside the Sunport is underway and officials want local businesses for the new retail spaces being created.


Conservation groups petition USFWS to protect Mexican gray wolves

More than a dozen conservation groups petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to declare coyotes an endangered species in an effort to protect the Mexican gray wolf.


Family and Community Services' Simon on warming centers in Albuquerque: 'Our priority is keeping people safe'

The City of Albuquerque is trying to shelter the homeless population from the cold weather by opening a temporary warming center in the southeast part of town.


Adelante's Beets on DiverseIT program in New Mexico: 'It's important to make sure that people have access to technology'

The DiverseIT program is working to connect technology with those who might not able to utilize it because of finances and accessibility.


Gonzales on donating doghouses: 'It teaches them about giving back to the community'

Students at Eldorado and Sandia High Schools in Albuquerque are building insulated dog houses for low-income residents in their woodshop classes.


Santa Fe resident on his daughter, who received a heart transplant: 'She's doing a lot better today'

Santa Fe resident Aaliyah Montoya, who is 11, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy during a routine checkup last year.


Gomez on donations to Storehouse: 'We have a lot of families who are in need of food'

Jared Trujillo is reliable and welcomed this time of year as he distributes needed goods in his yearly collection drive.


Guns from Albuquerque buyback event will be 'forged into gardening tools'

A gun buyback event last weekend helped remove hundreds of guns off Albuquerque streets.


South Valley events honors those lost to COVID-19, warns 'people are still suffering'

.An event in the South Valley not only gave participants the chance to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19 but also to donate toys and canned food for those in need during the holidays.


Albuquerque group, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico conduct book giveaway so children 'can have their own home library'

The Albuquerque Federation of Classified Professionals and the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico teamed up for a book giveaway and literacy event last weekend.


Magician: 'We took the spectacle of the Illusionist ... and added a spoonful of holiday cheer'

The Illusionists' Magic of the Holidays showcase will be performed in Albuquerque on Dec. 20 as part of a 40-city tour.


Hotel association backs Safe Outdoor Spaces appeals: ‘SOSs actually increase crime, are harmful to the economy’

Karl Holme, executive director of the Greater Albuquerque Hotel & Lodging Association, fully supports Bob Reule of the Menaul Business Coalition in opposing the implementation of Safe Outdoor Spaces.