New Mexico Sun


Community mourns loss of cherished leader Geraldine Ulibarri

ALBUQUERQUE - City Councilor Klarissa Peña has announced the passing of Geraldine Ulibarri, a community leader and dedicated volunteer. Ulibarri passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, service, and commitment to the community.


Albuquerque announces events for Hispanic Heritage Month

The City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture is hosting the "La Cultura Speaks" campaign throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. This initiative aims to celebrate the richness and diversity of Hispanic culture in Albuquerque by sharing stories from youth and their family legacies. The campaign will be held virtually on cabq.org.


New Mexico Historic Sites announces Los Genízaros event

New Mexico Historic Sites has announced the Retracing New Mexico’s Ancestry: Los Genízaros event at the Coronado Historic Site.


New Mexico Historic Sites announces Los Luceros Harvest Festival

New Mexico Historic Sites has announced the Los Luceros Harvest Festival event at the Los Luceros Historic Site.


Study reveals humans reached Mallorca over a millennium earlier than previously believed

A new study led by researchers from the University of South Florida and The University of New Mexico suggests that humans were present in Mallorca, Spain, at least 5,600 years ago. This date is over 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.


Albuquerque celebrates National Black Business Month with Civic Plaza event

The City of Albuquerque’s Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI) and the Office of Black Community Engagement (OBCE) held a celebration on Civic Plaza in honor of National Black Business Month. This month is nationally recognized for acknowledging and supporting Black-owned businesses across the United States.


Suspect arrested in Buchanan Avenue stabbing death

Police have arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for Thursday morning’s stabbing death of a 30-year-old man in Las Cruces.


New Mexico addresses opioid crisis on International Overdose Awareness Day

SANTA FE – August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, an event dedicated to remembering those who have died from drug overdoses and promoting prevention strategies. The day also serves to encourage support and recovery for individuals impacted by substance use and overdose.


Las Cruces issues breach notice over unmet healthcare obligations

At a news conference Friday morning, Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau addressed a Notice of Material Breach that was delivered to Memorial Medical Center and LifePoint Health on Thursday, August 30, 2024. Taumoepeau expressed that the City would hold itself and its partners accountable to their commitments.


UNM professor awarded $1.25 million grant for precision measurement research

Victor Acosta, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of New Mexico, has been named a 2024 Experimental Physics Investigator by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Acosta will receive a five-year $1.25 million research grant to investigate the true limits of precision measurement. He is one of 19 researchers to receive this award.


Martinez del Rio explores vital animal-plant interactions at Wildlife Wednesday

Carlos Martinez del Rio, a board member of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, is set to deliver a talk titled "The Bat, The Bee, the Pinyon Jay and the Hunter" at the federation’s "Wildlife Wednesday" event on September 11. The focus of his presentation will be on the conservation of non-game wildlife and its importance for outdoors enthusiasts.


Albuquerque partners with Corporate Volunteer Council for annual student supply drive

The City of Albuquerque joined the Corporate Volunteer Council of New Mexico (CVCNM) for their annual drive to raise funds and collect school supplies to help APS students prepare for the Fall school year.


Experts emphasize parental self-care during back-to-school illness surge

Back-to-school season often brings an increase in childhood illnesses, leading to added stress for parents. Experts from The University of New Mexico Health Sciences emphasize the importance of parental self-care during these times.


UNM launches new asset management program aimed at enhancing sustainability

The University of New Mexico (UNM) administration has officially adopted a new Asset Management Program (AMP), a comprehensive initiative to expand collaboration, transparency, and holistic management of the university's lands and facility assets. This program represents a significant step towards realizing the vision of One University.


Albuquerque begins construction on new rail trail in sawmill district

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, Mayor Tim Keller was joined by Speaker of the House Javier Martinez, elected leaders, and community members to celebrate the start of construction on the Albuquerque Rail Trail, a landmark project designed to unite communities that have been divided for decades. Construction is kicking off for the Sawmill section of the trail.


UNM appoints new interim executive VP for health sciences center

To advance the mission of fostering an 'educated, healthy, and economically vigorous' New Mexico, Garnett Stokes, President of The University of New Mexico (UNM), has appointed Mike Richards, MD, MPA to the role of Interim Executive Vice President of UNM Health Sciences and Chief Executive Officer of the UNM Health System.


New Mexico death linked to nationwide deli meat outbreak

The death of an elderly Bernalillo County woman has been connected to a multistate outbreak of Listeria caused by Boar’s Head brand deli meats, which were ordered to be pulled from public sale nationwide by federal health officials last month.


Suspect arrested in Buchanan Avenue stabbing death

Police have arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for Thursday morning’s stabbing death of a 30-year-old man in Las Cruces.


Attorney General expands legal action over Pecos River access dispute

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is intensifying his legal efforts against landowners obstructing public access to the Pecos River. This week, Torrez's office sought a court order requiring landowner Erik Briones to justify why he should not be held in contempt.


Albuquerque enacts new food service and retail ordinance for 2024

Enactment of the 2024 Rules of the Albuquerque Food Services and Retail Ordinance