New Mexico Sun


Legislation package will aid New Mexico, Western firefighters and victims

A package of bills announced by New Mexico state Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández and Melanie Stansbury would offer additional assistance to wildfire victims and also ensure wildland firefighters are paid at least $20 an hour.


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, July 14.


Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, July 14.




New Mexico governor says the state will not be 'a dumping ground for spent nuclear fuel'

Several national environmental groups recently filed a lawsuit to prevent a nuclear waste facility from opening in Texas near the New Mexico border.


Albuquerque's closing homeless of encampment at Coronado Park is 'monumental in the shift of what it means for that area'

Mayor Tim Keller recently announced the city is closing down Coronado Park to get rid of the homeless encampments that have overtaken the area, according to KOAT 7 News.


New Mexico Crusaders for Justice: Homicide suspects are being rearrested ‘for the same charge or worse’

While the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recently revealed its success in charging or arresting 70 homicide suspects this year, the cofounders of New Mexico Crusaders for Justice are demanding swifter legal action and stiffer consequences after they have been arrested.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 13.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 13.



Mayor’s office quiet on suspending 'safe outdoor spaces' homeless plan

Neither Mayor Tim Keller’s office nor the city’s Planning Department responded to a request from the New Mexico Sun on the possible suspension of applications for safe outdoor spaces (SOS), tent encampments for the homeless approved by City Council on a 5-4 vote on June 6.


U-Haul with couple's belongings stolen in Albuquerque

Emily Butcher and Jesse Lamb stopped in Albuquerque on their way to California thinking the U-Haul carrying all their belongings was safely guarded while they slept for the night.


Navajo Nation signs $1 billion deal to provide residents with ‘water, electricity, broadband, housing and hardship assistance’

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez recently signed a federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding resolution totaling more than $1 billion to help the reservation’s residents throughout Arizona, Mexico and Utah.


Roadrunner Food Bank struggles to meet demand: 'Our dollars at the food bank are stretched'

An Albuquerque food bank is trying to keep up with increasing demand amid fewer donations.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, July 12.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, July 11.


Albuquerque protest organizer on overturning Roe v. Wade: 'It feels very regressive, and we don’t want that for our society'

Leah Roark organized an abortion rights protest in Albuquerque on July 16 for those who felt the overturning of Roe v. Wade was taking a step back for the country.


NMDOH acting secretary: 'We are thrilled to be able to upgrade this facility for those who protected our freedom'

A home for military veterans in Truth or Consequences is receiving a much-needed face-lift.


Back-in-Use program aims to recycle assistive devices: 'People with disabilities and seniors deserve to be a part of the community'

If you have a wheelchair or some other assistive device you no longer need, there is a New Mexico program eager to put it to use.