New Mexico Sun

News from January 2022


Nuclear is the future, petroleum still the present

If you want reliable carbon free energy, then nuclear is your answer.


Environmental groups criticize New Mexico's proposed budget over climate concerns

The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) has released its budget proposal for the 2022 legislative session, sparking concern among environmental leaders.


Coalition urges comprehensive protection measures beyond proposed buffer around chaco park

The Greater Chaco Coalition is urging for comprehensive protection measures beyond the proposed 10-mile buffer around Chaco Culture National Park.


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


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Dec. 20.


'In service to the nation': Officials call on federal government for strong oversight at nuclear Waste Isolation Pilot Plant

New Mexico officials and members of Congress have called on the federal government to address the alleged problems with the U.S. Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup operations, leading to the potential for stronger oversight on the West Isolation Pilot Plant.


'I couldn't breathe': Santa Fe woman reports oxygen tank shortage after COVID-19 hospital stay

Santa Fe resident Angela Byres is recovering from a low oxygen tank supply following a stay at the hospital for COVID-19.


Traveling nurse working in Albuquerque targeted by thieves, requests anonymous return of work items so 'everyone can move forward'

Tammy Harris, a traveling nurse from North Carolina who came to Albuquerque, was targeted by thieves, and now she says this could be her last stint as the stolen items were important for her livelihood.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 4.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Thursday, Dec. 16.


Navajo leader OKs $557M in virus relief funds for tribal members, with a reminder: 'Put some aside, the pandemic is still here'

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has approved $557 million in relief funds to the tribal members amidst this new wave of the coronavirus pandemic, KRQE reported.


'High rental demand' leaves affordable housing a rare commodity in Albuquerque, Santa Fe

As rent prices continue to rise, it is putting a squeeze on people who are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic, with affordable housing becoming a rare commodity in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and surrounding areas.


'Offline': Bernalillo County closes offices in wake of ransomware attack

Government office buildings in Bernalillo County went dark on Wednesday after a suspected ransomware attack hit the county’s systems, forcing online services to be taken offline.


Carol Janssen

Carol Janssen - November 8, 1932 ~ December 18, 2021 (age 89)


Virginia Romero

Virginia Romero - December 26, 2021


Herbert Koogle

Herbert Koogle - December 19, 2021


Harold Ernest Payn

Harold Ernest Payn - December 24, 2021


Hilda Marie Pacheco

Hilda Marie Pacheco - September 1, 1973 ~ December 27, 2021 (age 48)


Raymond Clark Berry

Raymond Clark Berry - December 24, 2021


Randall Jay Tanner

Randall Jay Tanner - October 29, 1960 ~ December 23, 2021 (age 61)