New Mexico Sun


Franklin Mountain Energy receives first-ever global DarkSky certification for oil and gas sites

DarkSky International has awarded the DarkSky Certification to three Franklin Mountain Energy (FME) sites in Lea County, New Mexico.


Governor addresses resignations from Western New Mexico University Board

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has accepted the resignations of the remaining members of the Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Board of Regents.


New Mexico prepares for 2025 legislative session focusing on LGBTQ rights

The upcoming 2025 legislative session in New Mexico is set to address several key issues, with a focus on protecting the rights and services for LGBTQ residents.


New Mexico State Bar Foundation offers free legal webinar for elderly

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is organizing a free virtual legal webinar on January 14, starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Time.


Forum on advocating for water funding during New Mexico's legislative session

Water issues in New Mexico will be the focus of an upcoming forum hosted by the Green Justice team at First Congregational UCC, in collaboration with IPL-New Mexico El Paso.


Santa Fe County Clerk joins national committee on election security

Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark has been appointed to the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) Executive Committee.


Arts & Culture: Paisley Rekdal’s Poems of Translation

In one hand I have the article A Movable Peace—from the newspaper Pasatiempo—extoling the joy of riding Sky Railway, a train venture partially funded by George R.R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones.


Governor Lujan Grisham nominates new regents for eight colleges across state

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced 11 regent nominations for various higher education institutions across New Mexico.


Environmental Planning Commission approves Mesa Film Studios project

At its meeting on December 19, the city's Environmental Planning Commission considered extensive testimony regarding the proposed Mesa Film Studios on the West Side.


MHA Nation defends voting rights act amid supreme court review

The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.


MHA Nation defends voting rights act amid supreme court review

The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.


Albuquerque Public Schools approves controversial right-sizing plan amid declining enrollment

On December 18, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education approved a right-sizing plan that will result in the closure of Taft Middle School next year due to declining enrollment.


Governor appoints Greg Nibert to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former state Senator Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) for a six-year term starting January 1, 2025.


Spring Immersion Retreat offers insight into oil and gas impact

The Spring Immersion Retreat Experience in Southeast New Mexico is scheduled for March 27-29.


NARF celebrates legal victories in 2024; thanks supporters

As 2024 comes to a close, supporters of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) are being acknowledged for their contributions in advancing Native American rights.


LGBTQ group highlights achievements in New Mexico throughout 2024

For the first time in over two decades, hundreds of LGBTQ individuals from across New Mexico gathered to discuss policy and movement values.


Churches embrace solar power as symbol and resource steward

Bruce Hunn, a member of IPL-New Mexico El Paso’s Cool Congregations Committee, recently shared his thoughts on the role of solar power in supporting church missions.


President of Rio Grande Foundation: 'New Mexico children are doing worse than ever'

Paul Gessing, president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, expressed concerns about the well-being of children in New Mexico, stating that there have been no significant improvements despite claims to the contrary.


Governor Lujan Grisham pays tribute to late President Jimmy Carter

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her condolences following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.


Sierra Club urges national monument status for Caja del Rio

Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich urged Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to designate the Caja del Rio landscape as a national monument.