New Mexico Sun

News from January 2022


San Juan County sheriff's decision to take on second job running his late father's funeral home a 'struggle' amid pandemic

San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said his decision to take up a second job, running his late father's funeral home, has been a struggle


'Leaving their electronics behind': Albuquerque program that mentors native youths through outdoor programs receives $75,000 grant

A program devoted to empowering Native American youth has been awarded a grant from The Hearst Foundation in New Mexico.


New Mexico Bowl's 2021 return to Albuquerque brought $2 billion economic impact

Albuquerque welcomed the New Mexico Bowl back for 2021, a move that significantly boosted the city’s economy this year.


Albuquerque teacher quits position via TikTok video

An Albuquerque middle school teacher found a unique way to tell her middle school that she was resigning from position recently.


'It's been a tough year': 2021 was Albuquerque's deadliest with 112 victims in 108 homicides

More than 110 homicide victims were reported in Albuquerque this year, which broke all the records, city police say in a running tally they've been keeping on their website


Allie Sikorski of Albuquerque wins Pay It 4ward for award for ‘wonderful dog rescue, cats too’

An Albuquerque woman who started her own foster care animal rescue won $400 in KOB-TV’s Pay It 4ward program that recognizes people who make New Mexico better.


New Mexico Albuquerque Islamic Center 'relieved and thrilled' that suspect named in November fire

An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused of setting fire to the Islamic Center of New Mexico in Albuquerque in November.


Painting lessons and live music: Santa Fe happenings Jan.3 - Jan.9

Painters of all skill level are welcome to join Robbi Firestone and his favorite students and learn to paint wolves on Tuesday.



City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Sept. 29.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, Sept. 21.