Herrell decries New Mexico State Fair COVID-19 restrictions as 'punitive and coercive'

By Karla Florez | Aug 26, 2021

New Mexico state Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM) submitted a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham requesting permission to ban the unvaccinated individuals from attending the State Fair, scheduled to open Sept. 9.

Op-ed: Personal Freedoms

By Tom Vaillancourt | Aug 26, 2021

We are living in interesting times in the state of New Mexico. Our personal freedoms have been severely restricted under the guise of a COVID emergency.

Poll: Slim majority of Americans believe parents should take action if they oppose CRT

By Art Benavidez | Aug 26, 2021

A recent poll reveals that a slim majority of Americans believe parents opposed to their children learning about critical race theory should take action — which was supported by nearly 3 in 4 Republicans.

Governor Lujan Grisham's executive order receives widespread support

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2021

A coalition of advocates in New Mexico has expressed support for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent executive order aimed at protecting 30% of the state's lands and waters by 2030.

Lobos football 110th in AP preseason poll; New Mexico State riding JUCO QB Johnson

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2021

The Crimson Tide won’t have history on its side as Alabama enters the 2021 college football season ranked No. 1 in the country in the Associated Press preseason poll.

'People are not happy about this': New Mexico Business Coalition claims sick leave law will harm small businesses

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 25, 2021

The New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act is making many business owners sick, according to one business leader.

USDA Forest Service welcomes locals to 'work with us' on new forest plan

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 25, 2021

The public is invited to get involved in the revision of the forest plan that will guide the forest management practices for the 1.1 million-acre Lincoln National Forest in Southern New Mexico for the next 10 to 15 years.

University of New Mexico aims to find genetic secrets to some diabetics retaining good vision: 'What is protecting them?'

By Karla Florez | Aug 25, 2021

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences confirmed plans to conduct a five-year Diabetic Retinopathy Genomics (DRGen) Study.

New Mexico schools to focus on enhanced COVID-19 safety practices in lieu of school closures, maintain in-person learning 'as long as possible'

By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021

New Mexico schools will focus on implementing enhanced COVID-19 safety measures for Rapid Response protocols in lieu of requiring schools to close.

New Mexico's Lord lambasts Biden Administration amid reports that top U.S. officials wanted to begin Afghanistan evacuations months ago but 'weren't allowed'

By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021

New Mexico Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sante Fe) responds to the Afghanistan crisis as the Biden Administration makes attempts to evacuate U.S. and Afghan citizens from the country.

Wehan returns to New Mexico United in 'very easy' transition

By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021

Chris Wehan signed a fresh contract with New Mexico United to play through the 2023 season.

'We've been grinding, man': New Mexico native Mendoza to headline Minneapolis fight card

By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021

Boxer and native New Mexican Brian Mendoza will be the headliner in a PBC fight card against the undefeated Jesus Ramos Jr. on Sept. 5 at the Armory in Minneapolis, Minn.