New Mexico Sun


City of Albuquerque City Council met Tuesday, June 5


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 26


2023 ABQ elections will be a referendum on the job performance of Mayor Keller

The regular 2023 municipal election to elect City Councilors for City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be held on November 7, 2023 along with $200 Million in bonds to be approved by city voters.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 5


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, June 23


Bernalillo County 4-H Pistol Team on target for success

Fledgling team finds success at state and national competitions with an emphasis on growth and safety


Donalds says nuclear energy 'is an invaluable asset that we must utilize in order to efficiently power the future of our nation'

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) again vouched for nuclear energy after introducing five new bills as a part of his 2023-24 Nuclear Energy Package.


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, May 18


City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, June 21


Sen. Heinrich: 'It is frustrating and deeply concerning to learn now that the Cerro Pelado Fire was also caused by an escaped prescribed fire'

The Forest Service has released its report on the origin of the Cerro Pelado fire in New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest in April 2022. The cause of the fire that burned 46,000 acres was a prescribed burn, according to the report.


CNM Ingenuity's Lee: 'The union of NM-NEW and CNM Ingenuity is truly a win-win'

CNM Ingenuity Inc., the "enterprise arm" of Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), has acquired New Mexico-New Elder World (NM-NEW), a non-profit organization that connects older New Mexicans with mentoring and entrepreneurial opportunities.


New Mexico Historic Sites Deputy Director Barbour: 'Old Lincoln Days is one of my favorite events'

On July 25, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release announcing the upcoming Old Fort Lincoln Days event, scheduled for August 4th through the 6th.


Family and Community Services Division Manager on before- and after-school programming: 'We know that kids learn through play'

On July 24, the city of Albuquerque announced that it has officially opened registration for its before- and after-school programs. T


Palette Contemporary Art and Craft owner: ‘We're challenged to be inclusive'

For almost 20 years, Palette Contemporary Art and Craft in Albuquerque has been offering artwork for a wide range of customers and every type of budget. By searching locally, nationally and abroad, gallery owner Kurt Nelson takes pride in finding a range of modern art in all price ranges, ensuring that patrons with varying financial capacities can acquire special pieces that align with their taste.


MRA director: 'The Rail Trail is an investment that will connect our communities and activate the heart of our city'

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and world-renowned architect Antoine Predock unveiled a vision for the Albuquerque Rail Trail.


UMCCC's Schulke: ACS grants help to 'alleviate that stress so our patients can focus on getting better'

Jill Schulke, director of Patient Family Support Services at UNMCCC, stated that funding from the American Cancer Society assists in the care of people and families seeking treatment.


Martinez: 'HSD is committed to supporting low-income families in their community'

The New Mexico Human Services Department announced on July 24, 2023, that its office in Portales, N.M., will extend its office hours to better assist customers.


UNMCCC's Sequeira on Lobo Cancer Challenge: '100% of the funds raised by our Challengers go directly to their choice of program'

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) will host its Lobo Cancer Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 23, at University Stadium in Albuquerque.


New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: 'Turtles are a vital part of riverine ecosystems'

On July 17, ABQ BioPark announced the planned release of three Rio Grande cooters near Carlsbad, New Mexico, which took place on June 21.


Luján promotes bill to uphold funding for tribal programs to protect 'our trust responsibility to Tribal Nations'

Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), along with Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Tom Cole (R-OK) have reintroduced the Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act (IPAAA), which aims to provide advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), to fund critical public services for Tribal Nations.