New Mexico Sun

News from August 2021


'Such a blast': Good Morning America highlights New Mexico, Santa Fe

Last week, an initiative centered on women celebrating the beauty of New Mexico brought John Quinones of Good Morning America to New Mexico, KOAT reported.


'Parents have no voice today in New Mexico': Gubernatorial candidate Block condemns New Mexico PED mask requirements for schools

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) recently released its updated mask policy for the upcoming school year.


The Lensic to roll out new COVID-19 policy ahead of fall performances 'to avoid another shutdown at all costs'

The Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe will be implementing new COVID vaccines and testing requirements later this month, ahead of opening its fall season, the center announced last week.


Hispanos Unidos father-son team seeks to unify New Mexicans on immigration

Victor and Dax Contreras share a last name, a passion for their community, state and nation — and a mission to lower the volume in many political debates while raising hopes.


'Don't bite the hand that feeds you': Sanchez supports oil, gas industries as 6th GOP candidate in New Mexico gubernatorial race

Louie Sanchez, a Republican businessman, has become the sixth Republican candidate to enter the race for governor, where the winner will receive the party's nomination and take on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) during the general election.


Lujan Grisham: Jump in New Mexico COVID-19 cases caused by Delta variant puts 'tough decisions' on table

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) said the state of New Mexico could be forced to shut down once again after a recent uptick in positive COVID-19 diagnoses, including a thousand new cases just over the weekend.


Kokinadis: Biden's approval rating its lowest yet because 'when Americans start feeling the pain at home, opinions change'

A recently published Gallup opinion poll shows that President Joe Biden's approval rating has dropped to a new low of 50%.


Keller: New stadium for New Mexico United  would ‘lift up our state for decades to come;’ it would also raise taxes

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller recently requested a bond be placed on the November ballot for a new stadium for the New Mexico United soccer team.


Heinrich: New Mexico schools receive another $327 million in federal funding so students can 'safely return' and receive 'supports they need'

With a new academic year on the horizon, New Mexico is set to receive an additional $327 million in federal funding for its Education Department to safely operate schools and increase learning opportunities.


Maestas pushes salaries for lawmakers so 'crazy 60 and 30-day sessions wouldn’t be so crazy'

Rep. Moe Maestas (D-Bernalillo) supports legislation that would allow New Mexico lawmakers to be paid a salary.


'Two words, double standard': New Mexico's Herrell rails against border situation

Freshman congresswoman says Democrats are ignoring dangers that are increasingly evident


Keller: Imperial Inn redevelopment groundbreaking aims to revitalize downtown Albuquerque, 'honor our place as the capital of Route 66'

In an effort to revitalize a downtown motel that has lost most of its luster over the years, the city recently broke ground to renovate it into appealing real estate.


As New Mexico & US tighten regulations, Maze Environmental proposes to eliminate flare stack emissions

A new Texas company is promising to eliminate emissions from flare stacks within hours, saying it can do so at a lesser cost than its competitors in the market.


New Mexico's Colfax County leads nation in crippling healthcare worker shortage

In a time where healthcare workers are extremely valuable to communities and states, New Mexico is experiencing a critical shortage of them.


New Mexico governor mandates all state employees get vaccinated or submit to frequent testing asserting 'this isn’t a debate'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's latest executive order issuing a mandate that all state employees get fully vaccinated or be subjected to Covid-19 testing every two weeks has drawn ire from her Republican counterparts who believe the order is trampling on the rights of public workers.


Viola Montoya - September 13, 1948 - July 23, 2021


Michael Alfredo Esquibel

Michael Alfredo Esquibel - May 9th, 1968 - July 22nd, 2021


Rachel Lopez Chavez

Rachel Lopez Chavez - July 18, 2021


Albin D Vigil

Albin D Vigil - March 14, 1923 ~ July 21, 2021 (age 98)


Rudy Jose Vialpando

Rudy Jose Vialpando - July 17, 1937 ~ July 22, 2021 (age 84)