New Mexico Sun

News from February 2022


Lujan Grisham on strengthening gun crime penalties: 'Every New Mexican deserves to be safe in their community'

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently commended the New Mexico House for its bipartisan approval of legislation designed to establish harsher penalties for violent gun offenses.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Oct. 26.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 3.


Darian Bashir sentenced to life in prison for murder of UNM student-athlete

An Albuquerque man was recently sentenced to life in prison for murdering a University of New Mexico (UNM) student-athlete.


Senate confirms new secretary of Department of Public Safety

The New Mexico Senate has confirmed Jason Bowie as secretary of the Department of Public Safety.


Gov. Grisham grieves Sante Fe mayor after his death, 'Javier Gonzales was a trailblazer'

Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM) recently issued a statement on former Sante Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales after his death.


Strong fourth quarter gives Lobos women's team a win over Air Force

It wasn’t always pretty, but when the game was over, the New Mexico Lobos women’s basketball team had notched a win. With LaTora Duff’s career-high 25 points, the Lobos handed Air Force a 72-57 loss Wednesday night at the Pit.


Lobos notch 10th win of season with 78-46 win over Northern New Mexico

The Lobos got their 10th win of the season in a non-conference matchup with Northern New Mexico, where New Mexico walked away with an easy 78-46 win, according to golobos.com.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Wednesday, Feb. 3.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 3.


San Juan Generating Station faces potential summer extension amid supply chain delays

Climate change, marked by more frequent and intense heat waves, is putting increased pressure on the electric grid.


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Thursday, Feb. 3.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 2.


Joe Davalos

Joe Davalos - January 28, 2022


Rose Brigid Berry

Rose Brigid Berry - January 31, 2022


Wanda Hall Collins

Wanda Hall Collins - December 9, 1955 ~ February 2, 2022 (age 66)


Theresa Lena Castillo

Theresa Lena Castillo - October 2, 1934 ~ January 17, 2022 (age 87)


Dolores Trujillo

Dolores Trujillo - May 23, 1958 ~ February 6, 2022 (age 63)


Quirina Lopez

Quirina Lopez - 1935 ~ 2022 (age 86)


Sihui Fang

Sihui Fang - April 8, 1976 ~ January 24, 2022 (age 45)