New Mexico Sun

News from January 2022


'I have my children with me': Albuquerque man reunites with kids during Joy Junction Christmas celebration

This past Christmas holiday season came through for many local residents, including an Albuquerque-area man who is no stranger to homelessness, thanks to a nonprofit


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 27.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission Met Wednesday, Dec. 15.



At home in the classroom: Sante Fe teacher who returned to alma mater wins award for excellence

Shantel Dixon, a graduate of Santa Fe Capital High School who returned to teach at her Alma mater after graduating from New Mexico State University, has been awarded the Golden Apple Award for excellent in teaching," KRQE reported.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 15.


City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 15.



City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Dec. 13.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Nov. 29.


Alburrrquerque Polar Bear Plunge to benefit bears, swim projects, Shanta Strong Swim Fund

This weekend's second annual "Al'burrr'querque Polar Bear Plunge," hosted by the city's parks and recreation department, will benefit Shanta Strong Swim Fund, named for a slain lifeguard.


Advocate: 'Tremendous wage theft' means many New Mexico farmworkers miss out on minimum wage increase

New Mexico's hourly minimum wage increased by a dollar to $11.50 per hour, but an agricultural worker advocate recently warned that farm laborers will be cheated out of that increase.


Albuquerque zero fare bus program is here, expected to bring 'many positive impacts'

Albuquerque's zero bus fare program launched Jan. 1 amid optimism from supporters that it will prove convenient and popular.


'Creative design': Albuquerque's Eagle Ranch Park renovations complete

The Albuquerque city council and Parks and Recreation department announced some renovations to Eagle Ranch Park.


Local musician looks forward to more live shows in 2022

People in Albuquerque and the state will have more live music shows to look forward to in 2022, and local musicians are celebrating.


Robbers 'knew what they were doing,' used roof to enter business, steal 8 cars

Thieves used a unique method to enter a dealership in order to steal eight cars from an Albuquerque used car dealership, according to the owner.


A group called New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, based in Albuquerque, wants to help both victims of gun violence and the homeless throughout holidays


New Mexico implements chile wage program for farmworkers to protect flagship crop

The state of New Mexico has implemented a chile wage program in order to curb concerns about a labor shortage for this year's chile crop.


Domestic violence suspect killed Dec. 7 claimed he had to use bathroom before temporarily escaping, body-cam footage shows

The domestic violence suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque earlier this month told officers he need to use the bathroom before escaping a police vehicle, according to body-worn footage


UNM announces vaccine requirements for The Pit after 2 home games postponed

Last week's announced vaccination requirements for entering The Pit at the University of New Mexico are the responsible thing to do, a university athletics official said in a news release


Amid rising catalytic converter thefts at UNM, school offers tips on how to thwart the thieves

Thieves are stealing auto parts at the University of New Mexico, and they're doing it in broad daylight, police say.