New Mexico Sun

News from August 2022




Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association ‘outraged’ by city sanctioned homeless encampment: ‘this needs to stop now’

The Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association (SBMTNA) is "outraged" after a city-sanctioned homeless encampment is proposed for their neighborhood.


'The neighborhood has never been so unsafe': Albuquerque’s Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association opposes the proposed homeless encampment

The Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association (SBMTNA) was told that Albuquerque city officials attended a westside neighborhood meeting and informed them about providing homeless outdoor spaces in or near their area and the Martineztown Santa Barbara boundaries at 1250 Menaul NE.


Resident rides with Albuquerque police: 'It is truly an honor and a privilege to be able to accompany a police officer'

Albuquerque resident Dave Anderson talks the talk about supporting law enforcement, and rides the ride too.


Taxpayer accountability requires Council responsibility

I can’t think of any topic in the last 50 years that has been more divisive than legalized abortion.


Los Lunas council tables Niagara Bottling's request amid local opposition

The Los Lunas Village Council has decided to "table indefinitely" the request from Niagara Bottling to increase its water draw from the Albuquerque Basin aquifer.


Almodovar, manager of Old Santa Fee Inn: ‘We all love this property’

The Old Santa Fe Inn has long maintained an air of history and, as a bed and breakfast, its team has long advertised that it strives to provide guests with “an authentic Santa Fe experience.” Now, it has been added to the list of 300 Historic Hotels of America.


Monagle: Lawyers seek order to ‘stabilize this land and prevent wind and dust erosion’

When a housing development is being built, it’s normal that neighbors will experience some problems with noise and dirt, but residents of the Jubilee retirement community think contractors aren’t taking enough care as they build Sierra Vista.


Jenison on road safety after rain: ‘It was a river with standing waves and very muddy water’

New Mexico fire and rescue officials reminded people to exercise caution any time they see water on streets, especially after heavy rains.


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Thursday, March 17.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, July 19.


Albuquerque activist: Rummler's 'conduct is deplorable and should not be tolerated from any city employee'

An Albuquerque resident who spoke to City Council aide Laura Rummler in late July said she was dismayed by the way she was spoken to by the city employee.


New Mexico leadership calls for student test results: 'it is more important than ever that student test results be provided as quickly as possible'

New Mexico House Republican Leadership wrote a letter to the governor on July 29 to request expediting the availability of the results from the New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement (NM-MSSA) testing conducted in May.


New Mexico Film Office Director Dodson: 'Fiscal year 2022 was a pretty great year'

Over 100 projects shot in New Mexico earned the state $855 million in 2022


'Drop Your Weapons for Lawrence' to become an annual event in Albuquerque

Almost a year ago, Lawrence Anzures was shot and killed near the Ojos Locos location in Albuquerque, but his name will continue to live on in the community.


The end of July has brought the start of chile season to New Mexico, to the delight of many


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 18.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, July 14.