New Mexico Sun


NMBC Annual Heroes Recognition: Honoring our local heroes and veterans

New Mexico (November 16, 2022) — The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) announced that it will hold a Heroes Recognition event in Albuquerque, NM on December 8, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.


Non-profits deliver Thanksgiving meals and coats to area families

Hundreds of families in Albuquerque got Thanksgiving meals recently at the Mesa Verde Community Center.


New Mexico launches Environmental Crimes Task Force

Today, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened New Mexico’s first Environmental Crimes Task Force.


Greater Chaco Coalition supports new act but seeks further protections

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez and Senator Ben Ray Lujan have introduced the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, aimed at withdrawing federal minerals from new oil and gas leasing within a 10-mile buffer surrounding Chaco...


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Thursday, Oct. 20.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 19.


Albuquerque woman working to make New Mexico green: 'Bring your own bottle, and I’ll refill it'

An Albuquerque woman has created a business to limit the need for plastic bottles and make New Mexico green.


APS students organize esports tournament: 'All teams can play, no matter what age level'

The first official esports tournament in the state was held recently at the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Berna Facio Professional Development Center.


Neighbors concerned about Corrales resident turning home into assisted living facility: 'Everybody has an open heart to do something for those people who need our help'

A Corrales resident is looking to open a small assisted living facility in her home but is already getting backlash from potential neighbors.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 19.


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 18.


Countering 'election deniers'

In the movie "The Untouchables," Sean Connery is confronted by a would-be assassin. Connery surprises him by brandishing a sawed-off shotgun (the assassin has a switchblade).


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Oct. 18.


City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 18.


Local lawyer: Audit shows Keller administration created a 'system of cronyism' as number of unclassified employees grow

An audit by the city of Albuquerque recently found that the number of unclassified city employees has grown substantially under Mayor Tim Keller's administration.


Texas family has U-Haul stolen along with daughter's medical supplies in 'trusted' hotel parking lot

A Texas family already facing its share of adversity woke up Nov. 4 to find that their U-Haul holding all their belongings was stolen from the parking lot of the hotel outside Albuquerque where they were staying.


Swanson on Bernalillo County Public Art Program: 'It's a great opportunity to share arts with the community'

The Bernalillo County Public Art Program is adding to its collection of public works of art to celebrate 30 years of creativity.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 18.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 17.


For Goodness Cakes chapter leader: 'This is a really quick and easy way to give back to the kids'

Brittany Puckett, chapter leader of For Goodness Cakes, said that the organization makes and hand-delivers birthday and graduation cakes to children in foster care and youth overcoming adversity on their special day.