New Mexico Sun

News from February 2022


Oscar Gabaldon

Oscar Gabaldon - January 31, 2022


Carmen Duree

Carmen Duree - February 3, 2022


Tom Jaramillo

Tom Jaramillo - February 4, 2022


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 21.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 25.


Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico hospitalized after stroke, 'underwent decompressive surgery'

New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján underwent brain surgery after suffering a stroke in early February.


Additional $1.7 million approved for Alvarado Square upgrades

County commissioners approved proposals worth $1.7 million for more work on the county’s new downtown headquarters, but removed some items to limit costs.



City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Jan. 25.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Jan. 24.


'Second Chance' bill gives juvenile offenders opportunity to 'demonstrate rehabilitation'

A new bill was recently introduced that would give juvenile offenders another chance.


With labor supply 'in need of updating,' New Mexico legislators introduce bill to help expand state's workforce

A proposed bill from New Mexico's current legislative session designed to expand the state's workforce could also provide Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) with millions of dollars


Supporters argue 'we should be leading the pathway' as New Mexico lawmakers table hydrogen production hub bill

New Mexico senators recently shelved a bill that would provide a framework and tax incentives for the state to develop a hydrogen production hub.


Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency of Albuquerque eyes 'connectivity and pedestrian access' improvements along Central Avenue

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency of Albuquerque seeks to revitalize a stretch of Central Avenue located across from the University of New Mexico


Filmmakers continue flocking to Albuquerque 'to be here on the ground floor'

Filmmakers are still moving to New Mexico in large numbers, despite the state's film industry reeling from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic


'Protecting voting rights is essential': Lujan Grisham introduces New Mexico Voting Rights Act

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver recently announced the introduction of legislation that aims to protect and expand voting rights in New Mexico in a release.


Ortiz-Wertheim brings 'wealth of knowledge' to New Mexico's Director of Infrastructure and Implementation role

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced Bianca Ortiz-Wertheim's appointment to the position of Director of Infrastructure and Implementation in a press release.


'A question around equity': Democrats block bill that would eliminate social security income tax for middle, upper-class

A New Mexico legislation that would eliminate tax on Social Security for middle and upper-class residents by 2026 was stonewalled in a recent vote.


Bernalillo County's request for $4 million more to improve Alvarado Square building 'too big to just pass without discussion'

Bernalillo County is requesting millions of dollars for new improvements on Alvarado Square.


NMDOH requests $370 million budget to offer higher salaries

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recently requested more funds from the state legislature after losing workers to states that pay higher salaries.