New Mexico Sun

News from December 2021


Bill to increase mental health services gets tabled in New Mexico

In New Mexico, some legislators have been pushing heavily for more behavioral health services for residents, but the bill that they have put together has been tabled for the time being.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 8.


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 7.


'Better pay, better health insurance': State labor board gives blessing for negotiations between grad workers, UNM

In what’s considered a victory for University of New Mexico graduate students fighting for the right to unionize, the state’s Public Employee Labor Relations Board gave its blessing for negotiations.


Boxes may be 'higher security,' but Albuquerque Postal Service warns of mail 'fishing' attempts

The City of Albuquerque Postal Service is warning residents this week to be wary of mailboxes when dropping off their letters, cards and packages.


Former UNM Men's hoops coach starts Albuquerque Basketball Club to elevate high school players to 'a higher level'

In an effort to give local youth more exposure to college basketball programs, former UNM men's basketball assistant coach Brandon Mason has started the Albuquerque Basketball Club (ABC).


'Cautiously optimistic': Albuquerque officials had Day 1 doubts about failed satellite project, Keller claims

What once seemed like an outstanding opportunity for the city of Albuquerque has turned into a frustrating ordeal, as plans for the proposed Orion Center have fallen apart now that the company is being sued by investors and never signed into an agreement with the city.


Albuquerque to buy land surrounding Petroglyph National Monument to protect 'really important' site

Albuquerque has entered the final stages of negotiation to purchase 60 acres of land around the Petroglyph National Monument, hoping to stave off any future developments bordering the area.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 7.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Dec. 6.



Lights, winter, action! Albuquerque events Dec. 20-26

Events in Albuquerque during the week of Dec. 20



City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Friday, Dec. 10.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 17.


New Mexico Native American leaders walk out of Senate meeting after new redistricting maps advance' say their 'self-determination' was undermined

Frustrated Native American leaders recently walked out of a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting in Santa Fe as members overwhelmingly voted to advance new redistricting maps for New Mexico.


'She should stay in jail': Suspect arrested in Albuquerque police station vandalism

A suspect who was wanted for vandalizing the Albuquerque Main Police Station early Wednesday morning has been arrested, according to the police department.


Partnership aims to give New Mexico foster children 'pride and comfort' through 'Duffels with Dignity' project

A state organization that provides rehabilitative and after-care services to children and their families, along with the state’s largest electricity provider, have joined forces to help thousands of foster children.


Number of Albuquerque's unsheltered homeless doubles over last 5 years

Homelessness in Albuquerque has been on the rise over the last five years, leaving hundreds of residents out in the cold as cooler temperatures push through the city.


Proposed 'transformative project' at Albuquerque Sunport goes bust

A proposed deal Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller once said was a “game-changing partnership” for the city has gone bust.