New Mexico Sun


Helping Paws Across Borders CEO: “We’re here on the Navajo Nation to spay and neuter for free."

A Placitas-based nonprofit that offers free veterinary treatments to animals across New Mexico’s Pueblos may be out of supplies soon after thieves stole a trailer full of medical necessities from the Route 66 Casino parking lot earlier this week.


Erin Leue: 'Being able to provide the prom wear helps provide students the opportunity'

The Albuquerque Public Schools Community Clothing Bank is making a special call for clothing that will benefit students looking to attend prom this year.


Grisham: 'New Mexico continues to lead the nation in higher-education access'

Enrollment at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities continues to increase, thanks in part to the Opportunity Scholarship Act, which allows residents to attend college for free.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Thursday, Jan 9


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Thursday, Feb. 16


St. Baldrick's Foundation event coordinator: 'Childhood cancer is very poorly understood and very poorly treated across the world'

The 2023 New Mexico Firefighter & Friends St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraising event was held recently at the Rio Rancho Events Center.


A program that trains students how to deal with excessive bleeding is being offered throughout the state in an effort to address the ever-more-common acts of gun violence.


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Feb. 16


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Jan 4


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 15


La Sirenita ABQ food truck is opening a restaurant in the former Quarters BBQ location: 'People need to come down and taste it'

The building that housed the once-popular Quarters BBQ joint in Albuquerque is reopening under new management while paying homage to the former owners.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 14


Smith on beauty salon ownership, non-profit endeavor: 'I believe that, if you give a girl a chance, she can change the world'

Priscilla Smith said the beauty industry literally saved her life. Now it’s a passion she shares with others who might need help getting their lives back on track.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 15


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 14


New Mexico House committee blocks cannabis safety legislation

The New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee recently blocked House Bill 157, cannabis product safety legislation, on a tie vote.


Taos' rapper enjoys sharing his love of music

A young rapper from Taos is committed to sharing his passion for music with those who care to listen.


Farmington animal shelter faces 'difficult decisions' if adoptions don't increase

There is a national crisis at animal shelters across the country that are taking in more pets than are being adopted.


Albuquerque business owners complain about continuing homeless problem

Business owners near First Street and Interstate Highway 40 say the homeless problem that existed when Coronado Park was closed has made its way to their neighborhood.


New Mexico faces potential risks with nuclear waste storage proposal

The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to issue a license to Holtec International for the interim storage of approximately 30 million nuclear fuel rods in Southeast New Mexico.