New Mexico Sun

News from April 2022









Farmington continues to see high unemployment as New Mexico recovers from pandemic: 'Folks ... looked for new opportunities'

With New Mexico pulling some of the highest unemployment rates in the country, numbers in Farmington could signal a changing workforce even as numbers begin to improve.


'Obvious hazards to employees regarding the use of firearms': New Mexico fines Rust Movie Productions following fatal shooting investigation

The state of New Mexico fined Rust Movie Productions due to the fatal shooting of a production member by actor and producer Alec Baldwin in October 2021.


Wildfire season arrives early in New Mexico

Fire season has come prematurely for New Mexico as high-elevation snow melted earlier than usual this year, making for a dryer-than-expected April.


Albuquerque nonprofit receives $1M to help formerly incarcerated women: 'We're here to go at their pace'

Crossroads for Women, a local Albuquerque nonprofit, is receiving $1 million in funding from the federal government to help formerly incarcerated women get their lives back together.


FAA surgeon on medical certificate tracker: 'Pilots should be able to see online the real-time status of their application'

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that pilots will now be able stay updated online on their pending medical certificates thanks to a new feature on MedXPress.


Federal Aviation Administration: 'These communities may be small in size, but they have a big impact on keeping our National Airspace System operating safely and efficiently.'

FAA Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims recently toured Augusta Municipal Airport in Augusta, Kansas to speak on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will fund work at many rural airports.


'We had to plan for termination earlier': Christus St. Vincent to end contract with cancer care group

Several thousand people diagnosed with cancer who are already fighting for their lives now may have to find new doctors and treatment options and fast following the decision by a major medical group to terminate its contract with New Mexico Cancer Care Associates.


Santa Fe office manager: Alleged jewelry thief 'terrorizing all the different businesses downtown'

A man is facing charges this week after allegedly stealing more than $200,000 worth of jewelry in Santa Fe recently.


New Mexico adopts stringent air pollution rules for oil and gas sector

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board has given preliminary approval to new air pollution regulations targeting the oil and gas industry.



City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, April 6.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, April 6.


City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, April 5.