New Mexico Sun


Resilience celebration honors LGBTQ+ advocates in Albuquerque

In a year marked by political challenges, the Albuquerque Social Club hosted the 2025 Resilience celebration, providing a moment of collective joy and recognition for New Mexico’s LGBTQ+ communities.


Chamber releases 2025 legislative summary highlighting advocacy efforts

The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has published its 2025 Legislative Summary, detailing its collaboration with government, business, and community partners to foster a supportive business environment in New Mexico.


OPINION: What you’re not being told about transitioning children

Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-transition medical procedures for minors.


OPINION: Restoring medical integrity: A victory for life and liberty

Last week brought a quiet but deeply significant victory for life, liberty, and the integrity of the medical profession.


OPINION: Cultivating what matters: Community, family, and hope in New Mexico

In an age of online interaction, political division, and social isolation, there’s something quietly radical about showing up in person—together, with our neighbors.


Family Fun Festival offers free backpacks and activities for New Mexico families

Families in New Mexico are invited to attend the Family Fun Festival on Saturday, July 12, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Del Norte Baptist Church in Albuquerque.


Founder of League of American Workers: 'Indian Country is blessed with incredible Energy resources that they want to responsibly harness'

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that Native American communities supported Donald Trump in 2024 and are interested in developing energy resources for all Americans.


ESPN SportsCenter anchor: I love 'being able to have that chemistry with your co-host'

Christine Williamson, studio anchor and analyst for ESPN’s SportsCenter, discussed her experiences during an interview on ESPN Radio 101.7's "TEAM TALK."


Daniel Chavez completes Rio Grande Foundation’s candidate survey

Albuquerque mayoral candidate Daniel Chavez has participated in the Rio Grande Foundation's candidate survey.


Conservation group criticizes Trump budget bill's impact on low-income families

President Trump's budget bill has passed the House with a narrow margin of 218-214, following Senate amendments.


Gov. Lujan Grisham criticizes GOP budget bill's impact on New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed strong opposition to the recent passage of a Republican budget bill in Congress, which she believes will have detrimental effects on New Mexico's residents.


New Mexico United keeps knockout hopes alive after Switchbacks succumbing in penalties 2 (3) – 2 (2)

New Mexico United triumphed over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in the Jägermeister Cup group stage, keeping their hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stages.


New Mexico bar joins national lawyer well-being research project

The State Bar of New Mexico is participating in a national research project focusing on lawyer mental health and well-being.


Deb Haaland warns against legislation impacting New Mexican families

Today, Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, released a video cautioning residents about the "Big Billionaire Bill."


New Mexico adopts 'Idaho Stop' for bicyclists

New Mexico has implemented a new law allowing bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs.


Conservation Voters NM responds to Senate passage of reconciliation bill

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed President Trump's tax reconciliation package with Vice President Vance casting the deciding vote.


Michael Kueker named interim CEO at Lovelace Health System

On June 19, Lovelace Health System announced the appointment of Michael Kueker as interim CEO.


Unirac Inc.'s Peter Lorenz named new chair of Greater Albuquerque Chamber board

On June 26, Del Esparza, CEO of Esparza Advertising + Digital, chaired his final meeting as the head of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) Board of Directors.


Albuquerque begins construction on Central Avenue overpass for new Rail Trail

Construction has commenced on the Central Avenue overpass in Albuquerque, marking a significant phase of the city's Rail Trail project.


New Mexico delays heat safety rule hearing after public feedback

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) has postponed a hearing on the Heat Illness and Injury Prevention proposal to January 12, 2026.