New Mexico Sun


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.


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman announces convictions in murder and cold case sexual assault

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced convictions in two major cases via Twitter on July 31 and August 1, including a second-degree murder verdict and resolution of a decades-old sexual assault case.


University of New Mexico men’s tennis adds Carl Labitzke for upcoming season

Carl Labitzke, a freshman from Berlin, Germany, will join the University of New Mexico men's tennis team for the 2025-26 season.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announces new bridge project and infrastructure conference

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates on key infrastructure projects and announced the upcoming Infrastructure Finance Conference in November.


Governor marks opening of $24M Church Rock bridge aimed at pedestrian safety

A new $24 million bridge has opened on NM 566 near Church Rock, New Mexico, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and officials from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).


Isotopes plan American Sign Language Night with special jerseys and accessibility features

The Albuquerque Isotopes have announced that “American Sign Language Night” will take place on Friday, August 22 at Isotopes Park.


It’s rare to find common ground in today’s political climate. But here in New Mexico, one issue is uniting voters across party lines: our healthcare system is in trouble.


New Mexico State Library announces August professional development events for library staff

The New Mexico State Library has announced a range of professional development opportunities for library staff and managers throughout August 2025.



Deb Haaland addresses climate action and economic reform in recent social media posts

Governor Deb Haaland addressed key issues such as climate change response and economic inequality in a series of tweets posted on July 30 and July 31, 2025.


Congressional delegation virtual meeting rescheduled for October 2025

Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts, the congressional delegation session originally set for July 28 has been postponed.


UNM golf classic raises over $40K for law scholarships

The 2025 Law Scholarship Golf Classic, organized by Nusenda Credit Union, took place on June 6 at the UNM Championship Golf Course.


American Indian Law Center director Rodina Parnall receives two prestigious awards

Rodina Parnall, the Executive Director of the American Indian Law Center, has received two prestigious awards for her leadership and contributions to Indian law.


Kirtland Credit Union opens new MaxQ branch at Kirtland Air Force Base

On July 15, Kirtland Credit Union celebrated the opening of its MaxQ branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base.


Wild Friends Program helps pass House Memorial promoting citizen science

The Wild Friends Program, a civics education initiative at the School of Law, offers hands-on learning for students in grades 5 to 12 throughout New Mexico.


Native artisans featured during free programming at New Mexico History Museum’s Indian Market weekend

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


Governor opens new $24M Church Rock bridge focused on pedestrian safety

A new $24 million bridge has opened on NM 566 near Church Rock, New Mexico, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and access.


Albuquerque voters show discontent with mayor ahead of November election

A recent survey of Albuquerque voters shows widespread dissatisfaction with the city's direction under Mayor Tim Keller.


New Mexico True campaign earns finalist spot in Skift IDEA Awards

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


Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman provides updates on murder charge and DWI conviction

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman posted updates on July 31 regarding a teen charged with murder during an attempted auto theft, his visit to a local teen center, and securing a conviction in an aggravated DWI case.