New Mexico Sun

News from June 2021


LaTrelle Rozell

LaTrelle Rozell - December 26, 1929 ~ June 18, 2021 (age 91)


William Paul Brooks

William Paul Brooks - April 25, 1929 ~ June 17, 2021 (age 92)


Ramon "Ray" Anastacio Vigil

Ramon "Ray" Anastacio Vigil - April 17, 1947 ~ June 20, 2021 (age 74)


John Thomas Oglesby

John Thomas Oglesby - June 16, 2021


Maria Gabriela (Avalos) Rios

Maria Gabriela (Avalos) Rios - June 23, 2021


Raymond Anthony Gonzales

Raymond Anthony Gonzales - June 23, 2021


Roswell mayor upbeat on future, visitors, renewed close encounters, 'quality of life for residents'

Roswell Mayor Denis Kintigh is upbeat about the future of his famous city and embraces its reputation as the epicenter of the modern fable of an alien craft crash landing more than 70 years ago.


'Fully investigate what is going on with this road,' lawmaker pleads about fatal stretch of scenic highway

Crest Highway, the well-traveled, scenic road up the Sandia Mountains, is more dangerous now than ever – despite what the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) says – according to state Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park).


Stansbury supports Dream and Promise Act for a 'pathway to citizenship'

Newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) is pushing for the U.S. Senate to approve House Resolution 6 (HR 6), also known as The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021.


Martinez touts guaranteed basic income as a way to lift families in 'a positive and transformational way'

Starting next month, some parents will start collecting child tax credits instead of waiting until the end of the year.


State is 'investing in New Mexico children, students with need' through $15 million Family Income Index

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced that the Family Income Index will increase funding for schools and children in high-poverty areas of the state in an effort to counteract the negative impacts of poverty on academic performance.


From Albuquerque to the wild, open spaces, 'highest risk for dangerous fires' has residents on edge

State officials are cautioning residents across New Mexico about dangerously hot and dry conditions that have already resulted in numerous fires, reminding everyone to be extra cautious as we approach the Fourth of July holiday.


New legislation seeks to support 'our military installations and families who serve'

Three bills signed into law recently by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will provide greater assistance to military families upon their deployment to New Mexico, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor.


After 'pulling out all the stops,' state is 60% vaccinated and poised to fully reopen

New Mexico is now less than a week away from lifting its COVID-19 mitigation measures for the first time in 16 months, according to CBS News, but only after successfully reaching the required 60% vaccination rate by offering $100 incentives to reluctant participants.


U.S. issues travel warnings to Mexico

In their June 8, 2021, Mexico Travel Advisory, the U.S. Department of State, at travel.state.gov, warns citizens about travel to Mexico.


Enterprise fined $200,000 for 'not following protocol' after Oxy Sand Dunes fire

N​​​​​ew Mexico fined energy producer Enterprise Field Services LLC $204,300 for failing to report a leak


'A momentous time in history': RPNM praises Juneteenth National Independence Day Act

On Thursday, June 17, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Day was declared a federal holiday 38 years ago, according to CNET.


GOP calls for action at the border: 'The Biden Border Crisis is only getting worse'

The growing border crisis is creating increased tensions along New Mexico's Southern borders with a rise in crimes such as human trafficking.


'Proud and humbled,' Stansbury sworn in to represent 1st Congressional District

Former New Mexico state Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) recently won the seat to serve as the U.S. Rep. for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District.


Grisham supports prohibition of fireworks sales due to drought conditions

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently issued an executive order recommending that counties and cities consider prohibiting retail fireworks sales in the state until drought conditions improve, according to a press release from the governor's office.