New Mexico Sun


New Mexico’s CACFP continues providing free meals for families in fiscal year 2026

The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) will continue to provide free meals to thousands of New Mexicans in fiscal year 2026.


Keston Hiura earns PCL Player of the Week after strong performance

Albuquerque Isotopes first baseman Keston Hiura has been named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for July 28 to August 3, according to an announcement from Major League Baseball.


New Mexico Business Coalition congratulates Yvette Herrell on USDA appointment

Yvette Herrell, a former state legislator from New Mexico, was appointed in June by the president to serve as assistant secretary for congressional relations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


UNM offers free football tickets for kids as part of fan-friendly initiatives

Families attending University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobo Football games in 2025 will have a new opportunity to bring children for free, thanks to a recently announced initiative.


PRA explores easing mortgage rules to boost competition among mid-sized firms

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has introduced potential measures aimed at facilitating the growth of mid-sized firms in the residential mortgage market.


Jackie Bennett OBE reappointed chair of Residential Property Forum

Jackie Bennett OBE has been re-appointed as Chair of the Residential Property Forum (RPF) for a second term.


New Mexico earns age-friendly employer certification from Age-Friendly Institute

The State of New Mexico has been recognized as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer by the Age-Friendly Institute, marking it as the first government entity in the Southwest to achieve this status.


New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps opens grant applications for statewide projects

The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is inviting applications for grants of up to $225,000.


New Mexico True campaign named finalist for Skift IDEA Awards

New Mexico's tourism campaign, "Living Legends," has been named a finalist for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards in the "Creative Thinkers: Content" category.


Citizen Advisory Committee meeting set for August 5 by New Mexico Game and Fish

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has announced a public meeting with the Public Land User (Habitat) Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee.


Youth encouragement elk license sale opens July 29 in New Mexico

Youth hunters in New Mexico will have the opportunity to purchase one of 1,960 antlerless Youth Encouragement Elk licenses starting at 10 a.m. MDT on July 29.


New Mexico schedules community meetings for Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan in August

The New Mexico Public Education Department has scheduled a series of community meetings throughout August to discuss the Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan.


Mexican wolf M3065 crosses north of I-40 in New Mexico

A male Mexican wolf, identified as M3065, has been tracked moving north of Interstate 40 in New Mexico.


New Mexico launches platform to support aspiring teachers

Aspiring teachers in New Mexico have a new resource with the launch of TEACHNewMexico.org.


New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission seeks public input on new water planning rule

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) has announced a proposed rule under the Water Security Planning Act, aiming to enhance water planning and management in the state.


Disaster unemployment aid approved for New Mexico after severe storms

President Donald Trump has approved disaster aid for New Mexico, enabling unemployment assistance for Lincoln County residents and businesses impacted by severe storms, flooding, and landslides that occurred on June 23.


Indian Market events set for August at New Mexico History Museum

The New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe will host a series of events during the Indian Market weekend on August 16 and 17, 2025.


Elders in Residence program connects generations at Jemez Historic Site

Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, is launching an Elders in Residence program from August 6 to 17, 2025.


Attorney General warns New Mexicans about RECA-related scams

The New Mexico Department of Justice and the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) have issued a warning about scams targeting individuals affected by radiation exposure in New Mexico.


Flood-affected counties receive tax filing extension from New Mexico Taxation Department

Taxpayers in Lincoln and Doña Ana Counties impacted by recent flooding have been granted an extension for filing business tax returns.