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State Senator-Elect Jay Block: 'I'll take direction from Elon Musk any day over Biden'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
State Senator-Elect Jay Block expressed confidence in Elon Musk over President Joe Biden in response to another lawmaker on X. He made the statement in a December 18 post on the social media platform.
State Representative Stefani Lord: 'I guarantee some elite politicians will get rich from this!'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 20, 2024
State Representative Stefani Lord has expressed her views on a proposal to transform the property used for the New Mexico State Fair into mixed-use developments.
Gov. Lujan Grisham's proposed budget 'would represent a 73% increase over the span' of her time in office
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
The president of the Rio Grande Foundation has said that an analysis of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's budget proposal indicates a 73% increase over her term.
Arts & Culture: Julia Lambright—A Light in the Desert
By Brian C. Nixon | Dec 19, 2024
Walking into the Norbertine Abbey in Albuquerque’s South Valley for an art exhibit a few years back, I was smitten by a small icon.
DEPA criticizes DOE's LNG export report citing debunked myths
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Today, the Domestic Energy Producers' Alliance (DEPA) criticized a report by the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the impact of U.S. LNG exports.
Hearing challenges ICE approval of Torrance County Detention Facility amidst safety concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
A federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducted the first hearing in the case of Carlos Doe v. ICE.
ACLU documents show ICE plans to expand detention centers nationwide
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
New documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) indicate that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is evaluating proposals to increase immigration detention capacity in several states, including California, Kansas, Nevada,...
Governor appoints Bryan Fox as Second Judicial District Court judge
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 19, 2024
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Bryan Fox as a judge for the Second Judicial District Court.
Senator-elect Ant Thonrton: 'Guess what happens when the Texas Border wall reaches the New Mexico border?'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
New Mexico Senator-elect Anthony "Ant" Thornton has expressed his views on the necessity of completing the southern border wall from Texas to Arizona.
Smith on Realize Las Cruces: 'the end of single family zoning for the City'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
Las Cruces resident Sarah Smith has voiced concerns regarding the potential impact of Realize Las Cruces on local neighborhoods.
Rep. Block addresses fairgrounds redevelopment plan: 'Sounds like she wants to build a slum city.'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
Senator-elect John Block has criticized Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposal to redevelop the New Mexico State Fairgrounds into a mixed-use property.
New Mexico advances environmental initiatives amid regulatory changes
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, which requires new buildings to include infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
Dr. Noah Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies research at UNM event
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
On December 10, 2024, Dr. Noah Kaufman, co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, delivered a lecture hosted by the University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge.
Native American Rights Fund reflects on achievements made throughout 2024
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF), a national, Native-led legal defense fund, has highlighted several achievements in 2024.
Nusenda Foundation awards $700K in grants across New Mexico and West Texas
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
The Nusenda Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 Community Rewards grants, distributing $700,000 to 72 organizations in New Mexico and West Texas.
Detroit food providers become climate resilience hubs with EPA grant
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
The Michigan chapter of Interfaith Power & Light is collaborating on a $20 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, awarded to EcoWorks.
Las Cruces Border Patrol, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office find missing person
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
A missing person was reunited with family members after agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Las Cruces Station collaborated with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office.
Sen. Brantley: 'all plans, no action' in CYFD budget request
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2024
Senator Crystal Brantley said that the Children, Youth, and Families Department's (CYFD) request for a 6.1% budget increase lacks reform and collaboration.
SPPI's Brenner: 'costs associated with undocumented immigrants exceed their tax contributions'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2024
Patrick M. Brenner, founder and president of the Southwest Policy Institute, addressed the fiscal impact of undocumented immigration in New Mexico.
Rep. Dow on medical malpractice bill passing by one vote: 'Elections matter'
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2024
Rep. Rebecca Dow emphasized the importance of elections, noting that the medical malpractice bill passed the New Mexico House by a single vote.
