New Mexico Sun


America's top states for business rankings released by CNBC

To rank America's Top States for Business in 2025, CNBC evaluated all 50 states based on 135 metrics across 10 categories of competitiveness.


New Mexico ranks fifth among America's weakest state economies

In an effort to attract businesses, states in the U.S. are marketing themselves as safe havens for corporate leaders who may be concerned about economic stability.


Exhibition at Vladem Contemporary honors Lucy R. Lippard's legacy

The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is hosting an exhibition titled "Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind," celebrating the influential writer, activist, and curator Lucy R. Lippard.


Museum of New Mexico Press appoints Erin Adair-Hodges as new director

The Museum of New Mexico Press (MNMP) has appointed Erin Adair-Hodges as its new director.


NHCC announces event series for Voces del Pueblo exhibition

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced a series of events to accompany its art exhibition "Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico."


El Palacio magazine wins national editing award from press women federation

El Palacio magazine has been recognized nationally with an award from the National Federation of Press Women.


National Hispanic Cultural Center unveils new logo for 25th anniversary

The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has unveiled a new logo to mark its 25th anniversary, which will be celebrated in October.


Governor allocates $750,000 for Doña Ana County flood response

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to allocate $750,000 in state funding for the response to flooding in Doña Ana County.


Attorney General Bondi: We will 'vigorously defend the Second Amendment against any form of government overreach'

Pam Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, announced in a memorandum to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees the formation of a new Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force.


Governor issues emergency order for flood relief in Doña Ana County

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to allocate $750,000 in state funding for the response to flooding in Doña Ana County. “Vado is facing devastating flooding, and this crisis demands immediate action,” said Gov. Lujan...


Bernalillo County seeks business input for economic development program

Bernalillo County is reaching out to businesses for input on its economic development program.


Cowboys basketball players earn spots on NABC Honors Court for academic excellence

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 NABC Honors Court, recognizing academic achievement among men's college basketball teams and players.


New Mexico Highlands welcomes medal-winning volleyball players

The Pacific Mini Games, held in Koror, Palau from June 29 to July 9, saw participation from nearly 1,500 athletes across 24 teams.


NMHU announces 2025 wrestling signing class with athletes from seven states

Second-year wrestling coach Chris Freije announced the 2025 signing class for New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) this morning.


Santa Fe named top US city by Travel + Leisure for first time

Santa Fe has been named the top city in the United States by the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.


Exhibition at Vladem Contemporary honors feminist writer Lucy R. Lippard

The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is hosting an exhibition titled "Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind."


New Mexico awards $258K in economic development grants across 11 counties

Twelve projects across eleven counties in New Mexico have been awarded economic development grants totaling $258,500.


Arts & Culture: 7 Women Artists Tell Unfolding Stories

Artist and teacher, Julia Lambright, knows a thing or two about stories. As a Russian-emigree to the US, Lambright’s story began in an orphanage in Moscow, then continued through schooling in the US.


Arts & Culture: Liturgia delivers a feast at the Festival Flamenco de Albuquerque

A solo cello. A candle-lined sanctuary. Light peering through stained glass windows. Four singers walk down an aisle, singing a meditative, harmonic song of praise.


OPINION: Education belongs to the states, not the swamp

We must return to a place where the federal Government knows its place. The federal government, limited and restrained by the Constitution, was established to primarily handle national defense, foreign policy, and interstate commerce.