New Mexico Sun


Gabriella Rivera named head coach for UNM spirit programs

Gabriella Rivera has been appointed as the head coach and spirit coordinator for the University of New Mexico's cheer, dance, and mascot programs.


New Mexico volleyball team earns AVCA academic honors for sixth consecutive year

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) has announced that the University of New Mexico's volleyball team has earned the Team Academic Award for the 2024-25 academic year.


New Mexico Museum welcomes new staff members

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo has announced the addition of three new staff members: Olga Valanos, Brigette Smith, and Levi Heisinger.


El Palacio magazine wins national award from press women federation

El Palacio magazine has been recognized with a national award from the National Federation of Press Women.


New Mexico Tourism Department supports record number of events with FY26 grants

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is set to support a record number of events with unprecedented grant funding in fiscal year 2026 through its Tourism Event Growth and Sustainability Program.


New Mexico awards $3.8M in tourism grants for fiscal year 2026

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has announced the allocation of $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 entities for fiscal year 2026 through its Cooperative Marketing Grant Program.


OPINION: Hate has a home here

The City Different has become The City The Same, where the hive mind rules, and differences of opinion are no longer tolerated.


OPINION: Is Albuquerque being Trumped or seeing the results of what Keller created?

Albuquerque Mayor Keller is lamenting the Trump administration's proposed funding cuts and has joined other progressive cities and counties in opposing them.


New Mexico ranks lowest in education among U.S. states

Newsweek announced on its website that New Mexico ranked lowest in education among all U.S. states, according to WalletHub’s 2025 analysis.


OPINION: Tip to help New Mexicans navigate health care more easily and save more money

In the past, an imperfect and often complicated health care system, along with rising costs, impacted consumers’ ability to easily access care.


Rep. Dow on NGOs allegedly transporting children for medical procedures: 'This needs to be investigated immediately'

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns regarding non-governmental organizations (NGOs) allegedly transporting children from Texas to New Mexico for certain medical procedures.


Sen. Block on education: 'Let's put students first over party and power'

Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns that Democratic opposition is hindering Republican efforts to improve the state's educational system.


Sen. Block: 'People are leaving the Dem party that is now a Marxist party'

Jay C. Block, a Senator from New Mexico, emphasized the importance of conservative values and policy positions in uniting supporters while expressing criticism towards the Democratic Party's direction.


Rep. Lord on Lt. Gov. race: 'New Mexico deserves leaders with empathy and integrity, not entitlement'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, emphasized the need for empathetic and humble leadership in the state, criticizing what she described as political arrogance.


OPINION: Why hope is needed in New Mexico

Looking out across New Mexico is a good reminder that when hope is lost, people are too. It’s easy to feel like nothing will ever change.


America First Policy Institute announces launch of New Mexico state chapter

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has announced the launch of a New Mexico state chapter as part of its expanding state-based infrastructure.


Department of Defense apologizes for harmful mischaracterization of pro-life groups

Abortion Free New Mexico has announced that the Department of Defense issued a formal apology to Operation Rescue and other pro-life groups for being mischaracterized as domestic terrorists in past Army training materials.


Attorney General Torrez sues U.S. Department of Education over frozen school funds

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education, aiming to unblock over $6 billion in education funding, including nearly $45 million designated for New Mexico schools.


Ruidoso flood victims get tax filing extension from New Mexico's revenue department

The Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) has announced an extension for taxpayers affected by the Ruidoso floods in Lincoln County.


Lincoln County residents urged to apply for SNAP benefit replacements after flood

Residents of Lincoln County who lost food due to recent flooding have until July 28 to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.