New Mexico Sun


New Mexico Department of Agriculture schedules public hearings for rule amendments

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has scheduled public hearings to discuss proposed amendments to several rules.


Over 500 rural areas gain high-speed internet with $6.8M federal funding

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the completion of three broadband projects that have brought high-speed internet to over 500 rural locations in Cibola and McKinley counties, New Mexico.


Deadline nears for Grant County fire victims to claim SNAP benefit replacements

Grant County residents affected by the Trout Fire have until July 16 to apply for emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


New Mexico integrates universal home visiting program into early childhood department

Universal light-touch home visiting program transitions to ECECD The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced the transition of the Universal Light-Touch Home Visiting Program to its management.


Katie Gutierrez on Why New Mexico’s Economic Policy Must Work for Families, Not Just Spreadsheets

New Mexico is experiencing record surpluses and rising oil and gas revenues, which present state leaders with a test.


Rep. Dow: Gas prices are 'dropping in red states' but rising in blue states

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that Republican-led states are experiencing declining gas prices while cautioning that Democrats might implement higher fuel taxes.


Rep. Lord: New Mexico 'named the most dangerous state in America to raise a family'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that the state was named the most dangerous in America to raise a family.


Rep. Dow on education funding: 'It’s time for dollars to follow students'

Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that the significant rise in public school funding should lead to improved student outcomes and called for funding to follow students.


State Sen. Block: One Big Beautiful Bill 'does much more good than bad'

State Senator Jay Block of New Mexico has said that the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers tax relief, protects American jobs, and secures the border.


Rep. Block: Lawmakers opposed to Big Beautiful Bill are 'self-righteous, self-serving, conniving'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that defeating the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) would result in tax hikes, border insecurity, and no progress on deficit reduction.


Rep. John Block: CYFD let children 'die on the state's watch'

John Block, House Representative of New Mexico, has raised concerns about the state's developmental disabilities program, criticizing its underfunding.


State Sen. Block: 'The Trump administration has done an incredible job brokering peace'

Jay Block, a State Senator from New Mexico, said that the Trump administration's foreign efforts have led to peace deals spanning from Africa to the Middle East while attributing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to Vladimir Putin.


State Sen. Thornton: 'Democrats don't like giving tax breaks to the middle and lower class'

Ant Thornton, a State Senator from New Mexico, has said that Democrats oppose the One Big Beautiful Bill and have never supported tax relief or reducing government spending.


Medicaid cuts threaten rural healthcare services in New Mexico

H.R. 1, a federal reconciliation bill, has been passed into law, leading to significant Medicaid funding cuts that could impact rural communities across the United States.


Executive director calls for unity in addressing climate crisis

As climate policies are debated in Washington D.C., concerns are being raised about their potential impact on the environment and communities.


Coulter's controversial post sparks outrage over treatment of Native Americans

Ann Coulter, a well-known pundit, recently made a controversial statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying "we didn’t kill enough Indians."


Albuquerque unveils ambitious plan for Downtown revitalization by 2050

The City of Albuquerque has unveiled its Downtown 2050 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan, aimed at revitalizing the city's downtown area.


Mission Avenue Elementary celebrates student achievements in reading

Mission Avenue Elementary School students have shown significant progress in reading across various grade levels this year.


State Services Expo offers wildfire recovery aid in Silver City

The Silver City community is invited to attend the State Services Expo, an event organized by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration and state agency leaders.


New Mexico partners with LANL Foundation and WestEd for educational action plan

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has announced a collaboration with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and WestEd to develop the Martinez/Yazzie remedial action plan.