New Mexico Sun

News from October 2021


Bernalillo County Fire Department extends Cadet Academy deadline to lure 'enthusiastic' applicants

The Bernalillo County Fire Department announced that it's extending its application deadline for the upcoming Cadet Academy through Oct. 22.


New Mexico football drops fifth straight with 'frustrating' 36-7 loss to Colorado State

The New Mexico Lobos football team’s offensive woes continued with a 36-7 home loss to Colorado State.


'We lost a great American': New Mexico legislators respond to Colin Powell's death

Politicians and political parties in New Mexico are extending their condolences following the death of Gen. Colin Powell, who died on Monday, October 18, at the age of 84 as a result of COVID-19 complications.


'It’s terrible': Albuquerque's Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery again falls prey to vandalism

Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque has become the target of vandalism once again this week, with trash and debris littering the grounds last week.



'Shameful': Albuquerque's Civilian Police Oversight Agency director steps down following no automatic reappointment

Ed Harness, Executive Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) is stepping down this week after not being automatically reappointed by the organization's council.


Judge denies Los Alamos National Lab employees' request to block vaccine mandate, preserve their 'constitutional right to decide'

A judge has denied a collective request from more than 100 Los Alamos National Lab employees on Saturday to block the lab's vaccination mandate.


'In-person Halloween events this year!': Albuquerque libraries host spooky themed events

Libraries across the state of Albuquerque will be holding Halloween-themed in-person events through Oct. 30 in celebration of the holiday.


'Every death caused by COVID-19 is preventable': 20 more die of coronavirus in New Mexico as death toll approaches 5,000

The New Mexico Department of Health reported 20 additional COVID-19-related deaths this past week.


'They’re not just hitting one business': Albuquerque police investigate shoplifting sprees

Albuquerque police are searching for the person or persons involved in a string of shoplifting cases in retail stores across the metro area.


The Albuquerque Community Foundation is hosting the 40th anniversary of its Great Grant Giveaway event virtually.



'It's easy as a first-time mom to worry about it all' : Many Mothers provides Santa Fe caregivers support needed for newborn

A company providing services to Santa Fe mothers is working around the clock to provide in-home and wraparound care to caregivers of newborns six months of age or younger.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, May 18.


At 84, Encino mayor enjoys casual pace of small New Mexico village

Boyd Herrington, 84, came to the village of Encino a decade ago looking for someplace quiet where he could take it easy. That was not the case.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 17.


$3 Million Available for Affordable Housing

$3 Million Immediately Available From Affordable Housing Trust Fund To Support the Creation, Preservation, and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing in Santa Fe




Invitation: Midtown Block Party Saturday

The City of Santa Fe is sponsoring a fun and interactive Midtown Block Party as part of its continuing commitment to gather community input on October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive.