New Mexico Sun


Santa Fe offers free green and residential waste disposal this fall

Santa Fe, NM - On March 12, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved Resolution No. 2024-035, authorizing the free disposal of green waste for county residents with a valid solid waste permit at the Stanley, Jacona, and Eldorado Convenience Centers on Friday, September 6 (8:00 am-5:00 pm) and Saturday, September 7 (8:00 am-5:00 pm), 2024.


Rio Unidos celebrates water and the Rio Grande at Tingley Beach

IPL New Mexico-El Paso hosted Rio Unidos: Rio Grande Project celebration at Tingley Beach Overlook on Saturday, August 24. This was a morning of reflections, blessings, and meditations.


Season of Creation encourages global environmental stewardship

The Season of Creation, which spans from September 1 to October 4, encourages a renewal of the relationship between people and their Creator through celebration, conversion, and commitment. This observance invites 2.2 billion Christians and others of faith to pray for and care for God's creation. During this period, participants join in prayer and action for the environment.


Brieanna Wells supports engineering research at NMSU

In 2015, Brieanna Wells began her career with the NMSU College of Arts and Sciences as a graduate assistant. Currently, she is a program manager for the Office of Engineering Research. Wells is a 2017 NMSU graduate who earned her master’s degree in English, with an emphasis in rhetoric and professional communication.


New Mexico police investigate fatal shooting involving Las Cruces SWAT

On August 29, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD).


NMSU Board of Regents to hold closed meeting on September 9

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will hold a closed meeting from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.


NMSU hosts Dress to Impress Fashion Show on September 12

New Mexico State University’s Office of Experiential Learning will host the second annual Dress to Impress Fashion Show: Career Edition at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at Corbett Center Student Union, first floor, Aggie Lounge.


UNM selects four students as URAD ambassadors

Four students at The University of New Mexico have been selected as Undergraduate Research, Arts and Design Network (URAD) ambassadors. These undergraduate researchers, representing a variety of majors and backgrounds, will run URAD tables at events, visit classes, and promote undergraduate research across all disciplines.


NMSU Board of Regents to hold closed meeting on September 10

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will hold a closed meeting from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.


APS superintendent outlines plans to improve student outcomes

Last week, Albuquerque Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Duran Blakey outlined her vision for the future during the first State of the District address. The event saw attendance from notable figures such as Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman Del Esparza, GACC CEO/President Terri Cole, and Sherman McCorkle, president of the Sandia Science and Technology Park.


UNM professor advocates adding 'street race' question to next U.S. Census

Dr. Nancy López, a Sociology Professor at The University of New Mexico, is advocating for the inclusion of a "Street Race" question in the next U.S. Census. This concept, which asks individuals how they believe others perceive their race based on physical attributes like skin color and facial features, aims to capture experiences of discrimination that may not be visible through self-identified race alone.


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.