New Mexico Sun


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 15.


City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, June 21.


Albuquerque safety advocate on deadly helicopter crash: 'No words can express our shock and loss'

A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter known as Metro 2 crashed Saturday night just outside of Las Vegas, New Mexico, killing four people aboard. The helicopter and crew members were helping manage a wildfire in the area.


Diversity is not strength

A few centuries ago people from many ethnic backgrounds flocked to America to find a safe place where they could practice their religion and live among people who believed in a peaceful and tolerant approach to community living.


Oreskovich seeks more funding for school-based health centers: 'The funding has left the program in place'

Advocates for student health services are asking state lawmakers to increase funding so they can expand healthcare offerings on school campuses.


Romero-Wirth on Santa Fe homeless situation: 'Do we want to let people camp where ever they want?'

Santa Fe is trying to address a rising homeless situation that seems to be without answers.


Nonprofit provides school clothing: 'We will begin serving not only Bernalillo County but Valencia County, Sandoval County and Torrance County'

A local nonprofit recently signaled the upcoming school year by issuing school clothes and other essentials to families in need. Locker 505 celebrated its expansion into a new facility by treating thousands of families with goods for the upcoming school year.


Santa Fe mayor on city pay raises: 'We are keeping our promises to our workers'

Santa Fe city employees and members of the Santa Fe Police Officers Association are getting pay raises.


Lujan Grisham on EV charging station: 'New Mexico has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make truly transformative investments'

The first state and federally funded electric vehicle charging station will be installed in Socorro as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plans for a charging network throughout the state.


Director of public libraries on new library: 'We hope this will become the town hall'

After 10 years, the City of Albuquerque has opened a new library in the International District.


Mayor Keller on award recipient: ‘He prioritized humane treatment of animals, and that’s something we always want to do’

When you imagine an animal welfare officer, you picture someone who cares about four-legged friends, even when dealing with one that is putting humans in jeopardy.


Water quality pro: ‘I would recommend washing off with clean water… to rinse yourself off of any potential contamination’

Blue-green algae is flourishing at a few lakes in New Mexico, making it more imperative that people take care of themselves and their pets should they encounter the algae.