New Mexico Sun

Rep. Jenifer Jones (R-NM-32) has called for urgent legislative action to address the surge in migrant deaths near New Mexico’s southern border, describing the loss of life as a tragic consequence of inadequate border security. In a statement, Jones criticized the state’s progressive majority for failing to support Republican-led proposals to strengthen law enforcement resources and combat cartel activity.

Albuquerque City Council approves downtown revitalization plan through TIF funding

Doug Majewski, chair of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce's Downtown Transformation Bold Issue Group and CEO of Hartman + Majewski, testified in support of a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Downtown Albuquerque during a City...

Truth and Healing Act requires swift action from U.S House

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Senate approved S. 1723, known as the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act, with an amendment through unanimous consent.

State Senator-Elect Jay Block: 'I'll take direction from Elon Musk any day over Biden'

State Senator-Elect Jay Block expressed confidence in Elon Musk over President Joe Biden in response to another lawmaker on X. He made the statement in a December 18 post on the social media platform.

State Representative Stefani Lord: 'I guarantee some elite politicians will get rich from this!'

State Representative Stefani Lord has expressed her views on a proposal to transform the property used for the New Mexico State Fair into mixed-use developments.

Gov. Lujan Grisham's proposed budget 'would represent a 73% increase over the span' of her time in office

The president of the Rio Grande Foundation has said that an analysis of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's budget proposal indicates a 73% increase over her term.

Arts & Culture: Julia Lambright—A Light in the Desert

By Brian C. Nixon | Dec 19, 2024

Walking into the Norbertine Abbey in Albuquerque’s South Valley for an art exhibit a few years back, I was smitten by a small icon.

DEPA criticizes DOE's LNG export report citing debunked myths

Today, the Domestic Energy Producers' Alliance (DEPA) criticized a report by the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the impact of U.S. LNG exports.

Greater Albuquerque Chamber visits Washington D.C., meets state congressional delegation

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) recently conducted its annual DC Fly-In, where 12 delegates traveled to Washington, D.C., for a three-day visit.

Claims dispute MLG administration's impact on child poverty in New Mexico

Numerous media reports have recently highlighted supposed improvements in childhood poverty under the MLG Administration.

Hearing challenges ICE approval of Torrance County Detention Facility amidst safety concerns

A federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducted the first hearing in the case of Carlos Doe v. ICE.

ACLU documents show ICE plans to expand detention centers nationwide

New documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) indicate that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is evaluating proposals to increase immigration detention capacity in several states, including California, Kansas, Nevada,...

Governor appoints Bryan Fox as Second Judicial District Court judge

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Bryan Fox as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.

Senator-elect Ant Thonrton: 'Guess what happens when the Texas Border wall reaches the New Mexico border?'

New Mexico Senator-elect Anthony "Ant" Thornton has expressed his views on the necessity of completing the southern border wall from Texas to Arizona.

Smith on Realize Las Cruces: 'the end of single family zoning for the City'

Las Cruces resident Sarah Smith has voiced concerns regarding the potential impact of Realize Las Cruces on local neighborhoods.

Rep. Block addresses fairgrounds redevelopment plan: 'Sounds like she wants to build a slum city.'

Senator-elect John Block has criticized Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposal to redevelop the New Mexico State Fairgrounds into a mixed-use property.

New Mexico advances environmental initiatives amid regulatory changes

The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, which requires new buildings to include infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.

Dr. Noah Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies research at UNM event

On December 10, 2024, Dr. Noah Kaufman, co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, delivered a lecture hosted by the University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge.

Native American Rights Fund reflects on achievements made throughout 2024