New Mexico Sun

New Mexicans face numerous barriers to quality health care, including lack of insurance, housing, and transportation options. Additionally, many in the LGBTQ+ community are concerned about being treated unfairly or disrespectfully by health care providers.

APD aids National Guard in transporting unusable donations from Roswell

ALBUQUERQUE – Following the delivery of two trailers full of items collected through the Albuquerque Police Department’s Donation Drive for the Ruidoso fires, APD staff assisted the National Guard in bringing back used bedding and clothing items to Albuquerque for donation to other outlets.

City of Albuquerque sends sandbags to aid Las Vegas flooding

As heavy rains and flash flood warnings persist in Northern New Mexico, the New Mexico National Guard has requested sandbags to prepare for the storms. This evening, the City of Albuquerque's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) dispatched 12,500 sandbags to support emergency responders in the affected area. The OEM-led effort was facilitated by contributions from the Solid Waste Department and Albuquerque Community Safety.

NMSU alum selected for national genomic research fellowship

Mike Lopez, a recent graduate of New Mexico State University (NMSU), has been selected as one of 10 post-baccalaureate genome analysts for the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)-National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genomics and Public Service Fellowship. This fellowship is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and will span two years starting July 1.

APD arrests suspect in series of antique shop burglaries

Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Burglary Unit have charged and arrested David Johnson, 55, who was listed on the department’s Top 10 Burglary Offender List.

Colfax County offers free back-to-school vaccinations for children

The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Colfax County Public Health Office in Raton, NM, will offer no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for children aged 18 and younger. These vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis or by appointment at the office located at 226 E. 4th Street.

Los Alamos public health office offers free back-to-school vaccinations

The New Mexico Department of Health’s Los Alamos Public Health Office, located at 1183 Diamond Drive, will offer no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger. These vaccinations are available without an appointment, regardless of whether the child is a patient or has insurance.

Westgate Community Center expands with new facilities including splash pad

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, the City celebrated the expansion of a community center in the heart of the Westgate community. Mayor Tim Keller, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Councilor Klarissa Peña, community center members, and staff gathered to highlight the new outdoor splash pad and expanded indoor space. The new developments add capacity to the already busy community center that sees hundreds of community members daily for various multi-generational programs. The two new multi-purpose rooms will allow for larger community meetings, rental space, youth programs, adult classes,...

Doña Ana County to close administrative offices for Independence Day

Doña Ana County’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day and Employee Appreciation Day, respectively.

New Mexico advocates push for updated oil industry accountability laws

Advocates in New Mexico have petitioned the Oil Conservation Commission to update outdated laws on oil and gas cleanup, financial assurance, and operator transfers.

New safety measures set for Louisiana Blvd under Vision Zero initiative

The City of Albuquerque’s Vision Zero program is commencing its first major project funded by the Automated Speed Enforcement program. The initiative involves restriping and rethinking Louisiana Blvd from Gibson to Central, with the goal of reducing pedestrian deaths and enhancing street safety.

Four UNM students join national Model Constitutional Convention

The nation’s first-ever Student-Led Constitutional Convention, hosted by Arizona State University’s Center for Constitutional Design, saw participation from 110 student delegates selected from over 70 universities and colleges. Among these delegates were four students from The University of New Mexico (UNM): Alexsia Minetos, Gareth Ripol, Edward Spalione, and Nectaria Kurth. UNM's Professor Lawrence Jones, who teaches Constitutional Law, was also part of the mentoring faculty committee.

Job Training Albuquerque expands offerings with new hospitality courses

ALBUQUERQUE – Job Training Albuquerque (JTA), the City of Albuquerque’s premier workforce program in partnership with CNM, is expanding its courses to serve the local hospitality industry, an important employment sector in the city. Through a new partnership with the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA), JTA will now provide a range of courses tailored for restaurant and hospitality workers. The new courses include an online ServSafe food handler class, a private ServSafe food safety class, a ServSafe Manager certification class, and a comprehensive online employee...

Jemez Historic Site to host Solar Viewing event

The Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs has announced a solar viewing event entitled Looking to the Skies: Ancient and Modern Astronomers.

Jemez Historic Site to host Summer Star Party

The Jemez Historic Site in Jemez Springs has announced a summer star party event, with star gazing and astronomy lessons.

Albuquerque to announce its seventh poet laureate on July 7

The City of Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture and the Albuquerque Poet Laureate Program will announce and introduce the city's seventh poet laureate during a celebration on Sunday, July 7, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque Museum. The program will include readings by former poet laureates and the incoming poet laureate, whose two-year term runs through June 2026.

New Mexico State University hosts annual 'Physics Summer Camp' for local high schoolers

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is hosting its annual "Physics Summer Camp" through the Department of Physics, aimed at introducing high school students to various physics disciplines and related sciences. The camp, held in Gardiner Hall, features lectures, lab tours, and hands-on activities led by NMSU physics students.

New Mexico Counties announce new bipartisan clerk’s affiliate leadership

The New Mexico Association of Counties Clerk's Affiliate has announced its new bipartisan leadership slate for the upcoming term. This group represents a balance of party affiliations and perspectives from both urban and rural areas, aimed at ensuring the continued success and integrity of the Clerk's Affiliate.

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center ranks top five nationally for social responsibility

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States for social responsibility and equity. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked SRMC among the best for patient outcomes, value of care, community benefit, and pay equity.

International students pursue master's degrees at New Mexico State University