New Mexico Sun


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 15.


City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 15.



City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Dec. 13.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Nov. 29.


Alburrrquerque Polar Bear Plunge to benefit bears, swim projects, Shanta Strong Swim Fund

This weekend's second annual "Al'burrr'querque Polar Bear Plunge," hosted by the city's parks and recreation department, will benefit Shanta Strong Swim Fund, named for a slain lifeguard.


Advocate: 'Tremendous wage theft' means many New Mexico farmworkers miss out on minimum wage increase

New Mexico's hourly minimum wage increased by a dollar to $11.50 per hour, but an agricultural worker advocate recently warned that farm laborers will be cheated out of that increase.


Albuquerque zero fare bus program is here, expected to bring 'many positive impacts'

Albuquerque's zero bus fare program launched Jan. 1 amid optimism from supporters that it will prove convenient and popular.


'Creative design': Albuquerque's Eagle Ranch Park renovations complete

The Albuquerque city council and Parks and Recreation department announced some renovations to Eagle Ranch Park.


Local musician looks forward to more live shows in 2022

People in Albuquerque and the state will have more live music shows to look forward to in 2022, and local musicians are celebrating.


Robbers 'knew what they were doing,' used roof to enter business, steal 8 cars

Thieves used a unique method to enter a dealership in order to steal eight cars from an Albuquerque used car dealership, according to the owner.


A group called New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, based in Albuquerque, wants to help both victims of gun violence and the homeless throughout holidays


New Mexico implements chile wage program for farmworkers to protect flagship crop

The state of New Mexico has implemented a chile wage program in order to curb concerns about a labor shortage for this year's chile crop.


Domestic violence suspect killed Dec. 7 claimed he had to use bathroom before temporarily escaping, body-cam footage shows

The domestic violence suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque earlier this month told officers he need to use the bathroom before escaping a police vehicle, according to body-worn footage


UNM announces vaccine requirements for The Pit after 2 home games postponed

Last week's announced vaccination requirements for entering The Pit at the University of New Mexico are the responsible thing to do, a university athletics official said in a news release


Amid rising catalytic converter thefts at UNM, school offers tips on how to thwart the thieves

Thieves are stealing auto parts at the University of New Mexico, and they're doing it in broad daylight, police say.


San Juan County sheriff's decision to take on second job running his late father's funeral home a 'struggle' amid pandemic

San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said his decision to take up a second job, running his late father's funeral home, has been a struggle


'Leaving their electronics behind': Albuquerque program that mentors native youths through outdoor programs receives $75,000 grant

A program devoted to empowering Native American youth has been awarded a grant from The Hearst Foundation in New Mexico.


New Mexico Bowl's 2021 return to Albuquerque brought $2 billion economic impact

Albuquerque welcomed the New Mexico Bowl back for 2021, a move that significantly boosted the city’s economy this year.


Albuquerque teacher quits position via TikTok video

An Albuquerque middle school teacher found a unique way to tell her middle school that she was resigning from position recently.