New Mexico Sun

News from September 2017


Sandoval officials face criticism over proposed oil and gas drilling ordinance

Last week, the Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended an oil and gas ordinance that could bypass public input, with a vote of 3-2.


New Mexico's education department proposes controversial changes to science curriculum

Last week, New Mexico's Public Education Department unveiled proposed science standards that have sparked controversy.



Sierra Club opposes Trump's plan to end DACA amid national emergency

The Trump administration has announced plans to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, a move that could affect over 800,000 young undocumented immigrants.