New Mexico Sun


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.


Luján: 'New Mexico’s community and family-owned grocers are critical to our state'

U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Peter Welch (D-VT) on July 24 introduced the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act to permanently protect retailers from fees and costs beyond the normal costs of business that could make it harder for them to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


US Eagle Federal Credit Union 'will always put the needs of the people first'

Albuquerque-based US Eagle Federal Credit Union has grown substantially since it was established 88 years ago and has expanded with nine branches across New Mexico.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Thursday, June 21


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, June 21


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, June 21


Bratvold: 'This space will be critical to the pit mission'

The Los Alamos National Laboratory, in partnership with subcontractor Hensel Phelps, has successfully completed the concrete placements for four expansive warehouses, adding over 80,000 square feet of additional storage capacity and workspace to their facilities.


Research VP: 'UNM recognizes the critical importance of water to our state and our nation'

University of New Mexico understands the state's water issues, the university's research vice president said in a news release this week announcing a $4 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant


Mark Krueger: 'As a Farm Bureau agent, I want to help make sure you have the coverage you need and are prepared for what lies ahead'

Farm Bureau Financial Services was originally established in 1939 to address the liability insurance requirements of Iowa farmers, but today the company offers a wide range of insurance services to customers in states across the U.S. including New Mexico. A former APD police officer sat down for an interview to provide some insight into how he found a thriving career with the company after retiring from the force.


Dinelli on city council elections: ‘The Nov. 7 municipal election could remake the council’

The Albuquerque municipal election will be held on Nov. 7, and 12 candidates made the ballot for four different city council seats that are up for election. Albuquerque attorney and political commentator Pete Dinelli believes that this election could be very impactful on the political future of the city.


City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, June 20


Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina: New hires 'will be a huge help to the officers who are working so hard every day'

The Albuquerque Police Department has announced the addition of 100 new officers and police service aides (PSAs) to the APD's workforce, the city announced in a news release on July 18.


Keller: 'The promise of Albuquerque is in full swing at Los Altos'

Mayor Tim Keller, along with the Department of Municipal Development (DMD), the Parks and Recreation Department (PRD), and community leaders, made an announcement on July 20, 2023, regarding the substantial completion of Phase 1 renovation of Los Altos Park and the soft reopening of the softball field complex.


Advantage Capital's Gabe Rosen: 'Vibrant is exactly the type of growth-ready business to invest in'

Impact investing firm Advantage Capital announced on July 18 that it has made a $3.35-million investment in Vibrant Corp., a company specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT) technology.