New Mexico Sun Report News


Gallup superintendent on teacher hiring incentives: 'It's an ongoing effort'

The Gallup-McKinley County School district is offering an incentive package worth more than $25,000 in bonuses to bring more educators to Gallup.


Berry on Albuquerque's River of Lights opening night; 'We've already made adjustments and ordered more buses, especially for our busier evenings'

Organizers are making changes to the Park and Ride operation at Albuquerque’s River of Lights after encountering a few issues on opening night.


Albuquerque's Peña on new memorial for West Mesa victims: We're 'letting everyone know that we haven't forgotten about them'

A new structure was unveiled recently at Women’s Memorial Park to honor the 11 women discovered buried in the West Mesa more than a decade ago.


Mayor of Capitan on traveling to Guam for Thanksgiving: 'I never got to come home for Christmas or Thanksgiving either'

Capitan, New Mexico Mayor Ron Lowrance spent Thanksgiving 6,000 miles from home, cooking a feast in Guam for more than two dozen Navy sailors, including his son Tanner.


Ski Santa Fe manager on early start to ski season: 'This has been a great start for us, with the weather'

Early snowfall allowed for a fast start to the ski resorts that opened Thanksgiving weekend throughout the state.


Lincoln National Forest spokesperson: Donation will 'increase awareness and education around sustainable recreation on the national forest'

Booking.com recently donated the Smokey Bear Ranger District House to park rangers and firefighters to use the sustainable and supplemental home while working on the job.


Public affairs specialist of the Family and Community Services: 'We’re providing more options for people to go safely and get connected'

Katie Simon, public affairs specialist of the Family and Community Services, The Department of Family and Community Services provides quality health and social services, housing, recreation and education to improve the quality of life for every community in Albuquerque, is excited about the possibilities that the changing seasons bring.


Audit shows 'widespread abuse by Mayor Tim Keller' in hiring practices

A city audit has found widespread abuse by Mayor Tim Keller in hiring unclassified at-will employees and the allocation of pay increases.


Lobo community reels from fatal shooting of UNM student by NMSU player: 'I cannot express how deeply saddened I am by this tragedy on so many levels'

Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a student from the University of New Mexico by a New Mexico State University basketball player hours before a men’s basketball game between the rival schools that was later postponed.



UFO researcher: 'Everyone has a few pieces of the puzzle, but what if we gather all these puzzle pieces together?'

David Marler, executive director of the National UFO Historical Record Center, is working with amateur UFO researchers throughout the country to create a first-ever public archive


Taos Ski Valley: 'CarbonNeutral® certification is the first step in our greater goal of reducing our carbon emissions'

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. has become a certified CarbonNeutral® company by Climate Impact Partners, confirming Taos as an industry leader in environmental and social responsibility.


Summer fires in Mora County and San Miguel County create Christmas tree shortage: 'That’s a big loss for our state'

Christmas trees for sale won’t be as plentiful as in past years due to the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire that destroyed thousands of acres in New Mexico.


New Mexico has an Enivironmental Crimes Task Force to prioritize 'the protection of our national resources'

New Mexico recently launched an Environmental Crimes Task Force to increase federal, tribal and state cooperation in investigating and prosecuting criminal violations of environmental laws in a partnership between the New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.


Albuquerque's Jones: Safe outdoor spaces need 'a plan that will work for everyone'

A process to apply to run a sanctioned homeless camp—or safe outdoor space—has been approved by the Albuquerque City Council.


Store owner on vandalism: 'I think it would frustrate anybody'

Robbery and vandalism continue to plague businesses in Albuquerque.


Weisler: State law enforcement addresses 'recruitment and retention issues'

Members of a law enforcement task force have put together recommendations they say are needed to retain and recruit new officers in New Mexico.


Former governor on importance of CDL training: 'We didn't have enough drivers'

Ten graduates of the Yellow Driving Academy in New Mexico will soon be rolling down highways, making sure goods get to consumers.


New Mexico Business Coalition to host holiday gift drive ‘to help create a happier Christmas for children who may otherwise receive nothing'

Le Chantilly Fine Pastries and the Flying Star Café locations on Rio Grande, Paseo and Juan Tabo will offer donation boxes as part of the Adopt-a-Family Gift Drive.


Shepard on new clothing line: "I just got tired of waiting and figured I had to do it myself'

Finnegan Shepard created a nonbinary clothing line to make fashion more inclusive.