New Mexico Sun


Rep. Lord: 'New Mexico ranked the worst school system in the nation, again'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has said that the state's last-place ranking in education highlights persistent issues that lawmakers have not addressed.


Sen. Block: 'Abusing staffers is now legal in New Mexico thanks to a new rule by Democrats'

Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over a new ethics committee policy that he claims allows legislators to mistreat staff members without facing repercussions.


Rep. Dow: 'Dismantling critical federal enforcement tools in the state doesn’t strengthen security—it weakens it'

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative of New Mexico, expressed concerns that efforts to restrict federal enforcement could undermine law enforcement and public safety as the state grapples with rising security issues. This statement was made on the social media platform X.


Sen. Thornton: 'Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) is not a reason to call a Special Session'

Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has expressed skepticism regarding Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a special session on immigration detention, suggesting it may be politically motivated.


Yvette Herrell joins Trump administration; won't run for Congress again

Former New Mexico congresswoman Yvette Herrell has been appointed to a position in the Trump administration.


Eastern New Mexico cross country announces 2025 season schedule

Eastern New Mexico University's men's and women's cross country teams have announced their schedule for the 2025 season.


New Mexico faces challenges as film industry experiences downturn

Since the administration of former Governor Bill Richardson, New Mexico has been known for its generous film subsidies.


Rose Bryan named general counsel at New Mexico Health Care Authority

Rose Bryan has been appointed as the new general counsel for the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), effective immediately.


Western New Mexico University opens 2025 football and volleyball season ticket sales

Western New Mexico University Athletics has begun selling season tickets for the 2025 Mustang Football and Volleyball seasons.


Nm state announces fall/winter sports broadcast teams for espn+ and radio

NM State Athletics has announced its broadcast teams for the 2025-26 fall and winter seasons, in partnership with Van Wagner.


Eastern New Mexico University announces women's basketball schedule for upcoming season

Eastern New Mexico University's women's basketball team has released its schedule for the 2025-26 season.


Lobo Football single-game tickets go on sale August 4

Single-game tickets for Lobo Football will be available to the general public starting Monday, August 4 at 9 a.m. through the official website, www.golobos.com/tickets.


University of New Mexico seeks access services librarian for Zimmerman Library

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences has announced a job opening for the position of Library Information Specialist 2 – Access Services Librarian.


Eastern New Mexico named LSC Sports Information Staff of the Year

Eastern New Mexico University has been recognized as the 2024-25 Lone Star Conference (LSC) Sports Information Staff of the Year.


Deb Haaland highlights healthcare and economic plans in posts about New Mexico gubernatorial run

Deb Haaland announced her commitment to address major issues such as healthcare costs and job growth if elected governor of New Mexico through a series of posts on August 6-7, 2025.


Central New Mexico Community College seeks business partners for fall job-shadow program

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is seeking local businesses in Albuquerque to take part in its Fall Job-Shadow Program, scheduled from October 29 through November 5.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights tourism nomination and health care ruling

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared updates between August 5-7, 2025 about New Mexico's tourism nomination, support for Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler at Miss America, and a federal judge's decision protecting Medicaid funding for Planned...


Lincoln County SNAP recipients given more time for emergency benefit replacement

Lincoln County residents who lost food due to recent flooding have until August 24 to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


New Mexico names leaders for new Technology and Innovation Office

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has appointed Nora Meyers Sackett as director and Lindsay Humphries as associate director of its new Technology and Innovation Office (TIO).


Rio Grande Foundation comments on fraud investigation at state insurance office

A lawsuit and internal investigation are underway at New Mexico’s Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI).