New Mexico Sun


Karen Kincaid Brady appointed executive director of NM Museum of Space History

Karen Kincaid Brady has been appointed as the new executive director of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, with her tenure beginning on October 27, 2025.


New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy serves all state agencies, not just State Police

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) consists of several divisions and units, including the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.


Governors announce Rocky Mountain natural gas export plan targeting U.S., Asian markets

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon have released an infrastructure roadmap aimed at expanding the export of Rocky Mountain natural gas to U.S. and Asian markets.


Dave’s Hot Chicken opens first New Mexico location with plans for further expansion

Dave’s Hot Chicken, a restaurant chain that started in California, has opened its first location in New Mexico.


Teresa Leger Fernández criticizes government shutdown and highlights community event in Santa Fe

Representative Teresa Leger Fernández posted several messages on October 20, 2025, criticizing the government shutdown and discussing healthcare funding.


NMSU partners with Fujitsu on national testbed for advanced computing technologies

New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Fujitsu Limited have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to create a national testbed for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and edge computing technologies.


Governors present plan for exporting Rocky Mountain natural gas to U.S., Asian markets

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon have introduced a new infrastructure plan to promote Rocky Mountain natural gas in U.S. and Asian markets.


Coalition led by Common Cause New Mexico calls for ranked choice voting in Albuquerque

A coalition of 12 organizations, led by Common Cause New Mexico, gathered at Albuquerque City Hall to advocate for the adoption of ranked choice voting (RCV) in municipal elections.


New Mexico contracts Guidehouse for rural health transformation grant application

New Mexico Medicaid has awarded a contract to Guidehouse to assist in preparing the state’s application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program grant.


Eastern New Mexico University opens basketball season ticket sales

Eastern New Mexico University has announced that basketball season tickets are now available for purchase.


Lockheed Martin receives $233 million contract for IRST21 Block II sensor systems

Lockheed Martin has secured a $233 million firm-fixed-price contract to supply IRST21 Block II systems and initial spare parts to the U.S. Navy and Air National Guard.


Deb Haaland reiterates focus on New Mexico’s safety, environment, and public welfare in new posts

Deb Haaland posted on October 19, 2025 about her priorities for New Mexico’s communities.


Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on passing of former State Senator Clint Harden

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has released a statement on the death of former State Senator Clint Harden.


Albuquerque voters to decide $350 million school bond for construction and security

Workers are currently building an addition at Sierra Vista Elementary School in Albuquerque as the city prepares for a significant vote on November 4.


Western New Mexico edges Sul Ross State in close homecoming football game

Western New Mexico University secured a narrow 45-42 win over Sul Ross State University during their homecoming game at Ben Altamirano Field in Silver City, New Mexico.


Deb Haaland criticizes Trump-era policies in campaign posts addressing tariffs and healthcare

Deb Haaland addressed key policy issues in a series of social media posts dated October 18-19, criticizing Trump-era tariffs and expressing concern over threats to cancer research funding in New Mexico.


Early voting expands to 20 locations in Bernalillo County starting October 18

Bernalillo County is expanding early voting options for the upcoming Nov. 4 election.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham spotlights Santa Fe honors, Duke Pigott’s feat, and police outreach

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently highlighted three topics on social media: Santa Fe's ranking among small U.S. cities (October 16), Duke Pigott's completion of the Seven Summits (October 17), and an upcoming women's law enforcement academy...


New Mexico United prepares for final regular season home matches with playoff spot secured

New Mexico United is set to host Oakland Roots SC this Sunday, October 19, in a Western Conference match at The Lab.


Eastern New Mexico women's soccer seeks first win against West Texas A&M

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team will face West Texas A&M in a conference match on Saturday, October 18, at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.