New Mexico Sun

News from January 2022


Russell H. Barker

Russell H. Barker - January 6, 2022


Fidel Sena

Fidel Sena - December 22, 2021


Lawrence Arthur Hooper

Lawrence Arthur Hooper - December 22, 1931 ~ January 2, 2022 (age 90)


Jimmy Richard Hurt

Jimmy Richard Hurt - April 26, 1933 ~ January 11, 2022 (age 88)


Jamie Elizabeth Domme

Jamie Elizabeth Domme - September 23, 1944 ~ January 2, 2022 (age 77)


Frank J. Smith

Frank J. Smith - December 23, 2021


Sylvia S. Armijo

Sylvia S. Armijo - May 13, 1926 ~ January 8, 2022 (age 95)


Conner James Winburn

Conner James Winburn - December 22, 2021


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Jan. 10.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Jan. 10.


'New blood, fresh faces': 4 incumbents for soon-to-be open APS Board of Education seats pass on re-election bids

The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education has four open seats coming up, but none of the incumbents plan a push for re-election.


'The right of every New Mexican': Lujan Grisham, Keller announce 2022 public safety legislation

Gov. Lujan Grisham was joined by several city leaders when she announced the 2022 public safety legislation.


Lujan Grisham: National Guard may help 'stabilize personnel resources' at New Mexico schools

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that she might ask the National Guard to help out amid the staffing shortages in New Mexico schools – a move that could be the first of its kind in this nation.


Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office claims Baldwin's cell phone still not turned over to authorities in 'Rust' shooting investigation

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office had applied for a search warrant for actor Alec Baldwin's cell phone in relation to the shooting on the set of "Rust," but even now, the cell phone hasn't been turned in.


'Saving lives': Navajo Nation requires all government workers on the reservation to get COVID-19 booster

As the nation and the world struggle to beat back the wave of positive COVID-19 cases that have come this winter, the Navajo Nation is taking a step that it believes will help in that fight.


New Mexico Attorney General warns residents to 'remain cautious' of potential COVID-19 test scams

As the nation attempts to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the New Mexico Attorney General is warning residents of scams relating to the COVID-19 testing process.


Albuquerque High continues to 'talk about tradition,' honor standout Owen Smaulding

During the same month as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Albuquerque High School is making it a point of emphasis to honor star athlete alum Owen Smaulding years after he left his mark on the school, KRQE reported.


'Such a great honor': Crater on Mars named for late University of Mexico professor who broke ground among the stars

A crater on Mars has been officially named for Wolfgang Elston, a longtime professor at the University of New Mexico, KRQE reported.


Federal government allocates $83 million in latest round of 'historic levels' of tribal housing funding

The federal government on Jan. 19 announced the disbursement of $83 million in tribal housing grants.


Hit the slopes or decorate a cake: Santa Fe events Jan. 24- Jan. 30

On Jan. 28, enjoy the invisible world of tribal cultures around the world through infrared photography.