New Mexico Sun

News from April 2022


Lujan Grisham celebrates legal cannabis sales, says new industry offers ‘unique opportunities’

After many years of marijuana being legal for medical use, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) applauded the launch of recreational cannabis sales in the state.


Spruce Park residents want historic protection for houses ‘you can’t replicate’

The importance of preserving historic homes and under what requirements and regulations is an ongoing discussion that may not have a resolution anytime soon.


Restoration center to help seed forests is 'critical for our healthy communities'

A restoration center is being developed at New Mexico Highlands University to help supply the millions of seedlings needed to replenish forests damaged by wildfires


Recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico off to busy start statewide

It didn’t take long for the legalization of recreational cannabis to have an economic impact in New Mexico.



Man charged in shooting death of hotel security guard

A man with a lengthy criminal history is in custody on charges of shooting at police and suspicion of shooting and killing a hotel security guard.


Barelas Great Blocks Project to give 'oldest neighborhood in the city' a $5 million renovation

The Barelas Great Blocks Project will give 4th Street a $5 million makeover from Avenida Cesar Chavez to downtown, according to a KRQE report.


Despite $5 million spent, 'Tiny Home Village' project for homeless remains mostly empty

Although Bernallio County has spent $5 million on Tiny Home Village, a housing project intended to provide housing for the homeless, after a year in operation 26 out of 30 houses built remain empty, KRQE reported.






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


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 21.


To tell the truth

“Truth is the first casualty of war” is a statement that has been used in various forms for a long time.


ABQ Events April 4-10

April 4: To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA. Come learn about the Apollo 10 mission that occurred in May 1969.


Santa Fe Events April 4 -10

April 4: Abstract Landscape Painting Class. If you enjoy painting, join this class, where you will learn the techniques of abstract painting with teacher Andrea Cermanski.