News from August 2021
Albuquerque remembers Bennie Hargrove, the 13-year-old victim of school shooting, 'with great sadness'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
The Albuquerque community remembers Bennie Hargrove, a 13-year-old boy who lost his life after an Aug. 13 school shooting at Washington Middle School.
University of New Mexico women's soccer begins defense of league title, 'to prove everything on the field' as favorites to repeat
By John Suayan | Aug 21, 2021
When it came to selecting a program with the best chance of ruling the Mountain West this year, the preseason favorite remains University of New Mexico women's soccer.
New Mexico takes pedal off gas; 24% 'a great target to try and shoot for' for electric vehicles on road by 2026
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
New Mexico is getting the ball rolling on getting more electric vehicles on the roads after President Biden's executive order was put in place.
As 'children lost the safety net' for healthy food during pandemic, New Mexico pediatricians see uptick in diabetes
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Pediatricians are seeing rising cases of diabetes in children after the onset of COVID-19 has led to higher rates of obesity in the U.S.
'Extraordinary leadership': University of New Mexico AD Nuñez named to just third Mountain West Commissioner's Award
By John Suayan | Aug 20, 2021
Last year found University of New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nuñez in unprecedented circumstances – and because of his efforts to steer the Lobos through the COVID-19 pandemic – the Mountain West Conference bestowed one of his highest honors upon him.
New Mexico's Harrell blasts Biden for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan as 'complete tactical failure and international embarrassment'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 20, 2021
New Mexico State Rep. Herrell recently went on record to denounce Pres. Biden's administration over how the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was conducted.
Keller: Albuquerque funds over $700,000 on school crossing improvements to 'stand up for families'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 20, 2021
The City of Albuquerque is investing more than $773,000 in school crossing improvements. By the end of August, over 75 school crosswalks will have been improved in one year.
Household power, water, irrigation affected: 2022 operating conditions for Lake Powell, Lake Mead released amid 'news of worsening drought conditions'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 19, 2021
The Bureau of Reclamation has released the 2022 operating conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Drought is causing both lakes to be at lower levels than normal, which is affecting irrigation for farms, hydropower and household water for millions in the West.
Albuquerque Art Business Association uplifts artists, community 'for a whole lot of years now'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 19, 2021
The Albuquerque Art Business Association (AABA) has been focused on highlighting talented artists in the region since the organization took root in 1982.
Lujan Grisham aims to 'set that tone,' as next legislative session will focus on crime
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has tackling the state’s rising crime rate at the top of her agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
Sandoval County is 'much more multiracial.' New Mexico as a whole? Not that different. It matters politically
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
Despite national growth falling percentage wise across the country, 2020 Census Bureau data shows the state of New Mexico saw its population grow by about 3 percent, or 58,000 people, KRQE reported.
Critics claim short-term credit act would 'harm' New Mexican consumers most
By John Kelly | Aug 19, 2021
There are opposing views about the impact the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, a bipartisan bill that establishes a federal usury limit of 36%, will have if it passes the Senate.
'Culture wars': America's majority disagree with publicly shaming the unvaccinated, new poll finds
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021
Do the unvaccinated need public shaming to encourage them to get a vaccine?
'We try our best': 25 years and counting, overworked Father Ugochukwu serves New Mexico
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 19, 2021
This year, New Mexico area priest Father Charles Ugochukqu is celebrating 25 years since being ordained.
A note from the New Mexico Sun publishing group
By Carla Sonntag | Aug 19, 2021
The New Mexico Sun will be different; it will be a daily news source serving the entire state.
New Mexico flirts with 'guaranteed basic income' proposal
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
The state of New Mexico is now reported to be weighing a “guaranteed basic income” provision as a way of helping individuals known to be struggling financially.
'I need to know what’s going on': Site release footage from reported raid on home of New Mexico lawmaker Williams Stapleton
By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021
A website has released bodycam footage reportedly from a July 18 law enforcement raid on the home of then State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is under investigation for fraud and recently resigned from the legislature, The Piñon Post reported.
Bandelier officials 'invite the public' after relaxing COVID restrictions
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 18, 2021
New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument is excited to welcome guests back to participate in guided hikes and cultural craft demonstrations with the announcement of lessened COVID-19 restrictions.
Today's protection racket run by the homeless sanctioned by local governments
By Mick Rich | Aug 18, 2021
Yesterday’s Protection Racket: When we think of a Protection Racket, we think of the 1970’s movie “The Godfather” with Marlon Brando.
'I need another four years' – Keller, Gonzales 'interview' for Albuquerque mayor's job
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2021
On July 15, local pro-business nonprofit organization New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) hosted a Business and Social Hour (BASH), during which they held "job interview" style discussions with mayoral candidates Tim Keller and Manny Gonzales for the upcoming November 2 election.