New Mexico Sun

News from September 2021


New Mexico's new COVID-19 cases slow as health officials see 'semblance of a possible plateau,' but pediatric cases up

New Mexico health officials say they're pleased by evidence that the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state is slowing.



Poll: Republicans trust state lawmakers to fight for them; Democrats believe in federal leaders

A recent poll shows that Republicans tend to have more trust in state leaders, whereas Democrats are more likely to trust federal officials.


'I'm hopeful': Red River suffers worker shortage, but mayor remains optimistic about increased tourism

Year-round vacation destination Red River, a small town that normally welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, is experiencing similar problems facing many other communities across New Mexico and the country.




New Mexico Public Education Department hasn't yet seen a district meet COVID-19 testing goals

Parents are being asked to sign their children up for COVID-19 testing with the New Mexico Public Education Department but the school system is not getting the numbers they expected.


Albuquerque sets aside $4.1 million for families who missed out on federal COVID-19 stimulus

The city of Albuquerque recently announced that it will make an effort to assist immigrant families who did not receive federal stimulus funds, according to a KRQE report.


Officials claim 'Devious Licks' TikTok challenge has Rio Rancho students stealing from schools

Students in Rio Rancho Public Schools are taking part in a new TikTok trend that is making it way across the country.


No. 7 Texas A&M brings 'A-game,' blanks Lobos football

The nationally-ranked Texas A&M Aggies defeated the New Mexico Lobos 34-0 on Sept. 18, according to Sports Illustrated.


Now Showing: Movie theater, restaurant moving into vacant central Albuquerque retail center

Icon Cinema and restaurant Dion’s are breathing life into the long-vacant retail center off of San Mateo Boulevard, north of Montgomery.


Lumber prices see 'staggering' drop, but other housing construction costs still spiking

Builder Ashcraft said it’s good to see wood prices down, but home prices may not follow


University of New Mexico sells student family housing property to Central New Mexico Community College in 'a real win for all of us'

The University of New Mexico's Board of Regents recently announced the sale of the school's former student-family housing property to Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) in a press release.


UNM students research sidewalk construction to reduce heat generation, material use

Students from the University of New Mexico's Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering programs have been researching methods to decrease material use and heat generation on sidewalks, according to a UNM press release.


City of Santa Fe Weekly Wrap

Highlights from the Week of September 13, 2021


New Mexico's Heinrich: Humanity has tools to halt climate change, but 'do we have the will?'

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich addressed various concerns relating to the harmful effects caused by ongoing climate change.


New Mexico GOP official: Peer education program for prisoners gives them 'a better education than our kids'

A new project and initiative for the New Mexico Corrections Department is under fire from a local Republican Party official.


Wife of injured Albuquerque Police officer 'not going away,' concerned by inadequate staffing, political climate surrounding department

At a news conference last week, the wife of an injured officer addressed the Albuquerque Police Department's staffing shortage the day that her husband was shot, according to KOAT.


Rio Rancho approves hazard pay for city employees who worked during pandemic

City of Rio Rancho employees who worked during the coronavirus pandemic will receive hazard pay.


Lujan Grisham's focus 'to keep our kids safe and keep our kids learning' as New Mexico school mask mandate extended, testing options expanded

As the number of new COVID-19 cases decreases statewide, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said her administration is focused on ensuring schools can remain open safely.