New Mexico Sun

News from December 2022










Family and Community Services' Simon on warming centers in Albuquerque: 'Our priority is keeping people safe'

The City of Albuquerque is trying to shelter the homeless population from the cold weather by opening a temporary warming center in the southeast part of town.


Adelante's Beets on DiverseIT program in New Mexico: 'It's important to make sure that people have access to technology'

The DiverseIT program is working to connect technology with those who might not able to utilize it because of finances and accessibility.


Gonzales on donating doghouses: 'It teaches them about giving back to the community'

Students at Eldorado and Sandia High Schools in Albuquerque are building insulated dog houses for low-income residents in their woodshop classes.



City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 17


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Santa Fe resident on his daughter, who received a heart transplant: 'She's doing a lot better today'

Santa Fe resident Aaliyah Montoya, who is 11, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy during a routine checkup last year.


Gomez on donations to Storehouse: 'We have a lot of families who are in need of food'

Jared Trujillo is reliable and welcomed this time of year as he distributes needed goods in his yearly collection drive.


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Aug. 16


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Guns from Albuquerque buyback event will be 'forged into gardening tools'

A gun buyback event last weekend helped remove hundreds of guns off Albuquerque streets.


Keller’s motel conversion plan 'not ready for prime time'

“Motel conversions” is a plan where the City’s Family & Community Services Department will acquire and renovate existing motels to develop low-income affordable housing options.