New Mexico Sun


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.


New Mexico announces property tax auctions across six counties in August

The Taxation and Revenue Department of New Mexico has announced a series of delinquent property tax auctions scheduled for August.


New Mexico chosen to host NASBO's 2026 Spring Conference

The National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) has chosen New Mexico as the location for its 2026 Spring Conference.


New Mexico seeks court order against Cannon AFB over denied PFAS testing

New Mexico state officials are seeking a court order to compel Cannon Air Force Base to allow environmental inspectors access for testing toxic PFAS contamination.


New Mexico launches advisory council for Medicaid member input

New Mexico's Medicaid program has introduced a 15-member advisory council to provide beneficiaries with a platform for direct input on policies impacting over 800,000 residents.


New Mexico becomes first government in Southwest certified as age-friendly employer

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 designation.


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández comments on job growth and Social Security communications

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández addressed concerns about job growth during the Trump administration and recent claims about Social Security benefits in tweets posted in early August 2025.


Leadership Albuquerque opens applications for next session beginning September 2025

The Leadership Albuquerque program is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 session, set to begin in September.


Jemez Historic Site launches Elders in Residence program connecting generations

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


Arnav Arkanath receives Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar honors for academics and athletics

Western New Mexico University senior Arnav Arkanath has been named a 2024–25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).


Shali Sheridan named assistant AD for student success at ENMU

Eastern New Mexico University has announced the hiring of Shali Sheridan as assistant athletic director for student success in its athletics department.


University of New Mexico football opens fall camp with full roster of quarterbacks

The University of New Mexico began its football fall camp on Wednesday morning with a practice session that lasted over two hours.


Bernalillo County accepts $25.9 million in state funds for key local projects

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to accept $25.9 million in capital outlay funds from the New Mexico State Legislature.


Andrew Druart receives 2025 Siletz Grant for work with Native American Rights Fund

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) continues its support of the Native American Rights Fund’s (NARF) law clerk program, which aims to train future legal advocates for tribal nations.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber backs federal support for Border Water Infrastructure Program

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has joined with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to support the Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP), a federal initiative aimed at addressing water and wastewater infrastructure challenges along the...


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses public broadcasting cuts and local initiatives

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham commented on August 1-2, 2025 about national budget cuts affecting public broadcasting in New Mexico as well as local business visits and university governance decisions.


OPINION: Dead last is a choice: What New Mexico can learn from the states that left us behind

As back-to-school season draws near, parents across New Mexico are reading the latest national statistics and asking one simple question: why?


New Mexico Wildlife Federation hosts free event on preparing for hunting season

The New Mexico Wildlife Federation will hold its next “Wildlife Wednesday” event on August 13 at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom in Albuquerque.


Medicaid launches beneficiary advisory council for direct member input

New Mexico’s Medicaid program has formed a new advisory council to give direct input from beneficiaries on the direction of services and administration that impact over 800,000 residents in the state.


Greater Albuquerque Chamber honors Rep. Joshua Hernandez for site readiness legislation

Rep. Joshua Hernandez was recognized by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) for his work on a site readiness bill during the 2025 legislative session.