New Mexico Sun

News from November 2021


Rising metal prices attributed to push for green energy

As politicians become more entrenched in their motivation to implement green energy proposals as a way to address climate change, some experts are warning that these policies could drive metal prices to unprecedented levels, which are likely to result in higher prices for consumers.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 28.


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 2.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Wednesday, June 16.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 21.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Nov. 2.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23.


Lobos' 'really nervous' Cumber winner of women's hoops' inaugural Mountain West Freshman of the Week

A freshman member of the New Mexico Lobos women’s basketball team is the new Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor’s first winner.


'Encouraged': Lujan commends Biden's plans to block new oil or gas drilling in Chaco Culture National Historical Park 'to protect this very sacred place'

The Biden administration recently announced plans to block any new oil or gas leasing around Chaco Culture National Historical Park for the next two years.


Albuquerque Police, FBI seek information on San Mateo Walmart robbery

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking information from the public concerning a suspect that recently robbed a bank inside of the Walmart Supercenter located on San Mateo Blvd.


More Bernalillo landlords declining Section 8 vouchers; county leaders say 'we have no control over that'

More landlords are declining Section 8 vouchers, and Bernalillo County leaders say their hands are tied when it comes to the situation.


Production bootcamps 'a pipeline' for New Mexico's rising film industry

The New Mexico Film Office is making it easy for anyone looking to break into the entertainment industry with its new Production Assistant Bootcamps.


The Las Cruces City Council on Nov. 15 voted unanimously to approve a resolution that calls for the U.S. to craft a better pathway for immigrants to achieve American citizenship.


'The hardest game you have played all year': Lobos hoops blows past Grambling State with 86-61 victory

Smarting from their 87-76 loss to Colorado, the New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team took their frustrations out on a winless Grambling State at The Pit on Nov. 15.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, June 17.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, June 16.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 27.


4 more New Mexico Democrats back suit challenging Lujan Grisham's handling of federal funds

Four Democrat New Mexico state senators are backing a lawsuit claiming Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham violated the Constitution through her use of federal funds.


First lawsuit filed in 'Rust' shooting that 'could have and should have been avoided'

Serge Svetnoy, who held Halyna Hutchins as she died from a gunshot wound on the set of the movie “Rust,” last week filed the first lawsuit related to the tragic event.


'I've had her saliva on my face from her yelling': West Las Vegas girls basketball members want coach replaced

Some members of the girls basketball team at West Las Vegas High School are refusing to play, claiming their head coach is verbally abusive and needs to be replaced.