New Mexico Sun

News from January 2022


City of Santa Fe Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 21.


Hospital CEO's plea: 'Mild symptoms' no reason to go to ER as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in New Mexico

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are on the rise as the omicron variant continues to surge throughout New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met met Tuesday, Oct. 12.


City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Monday, Dec. 20.


Not 'in vain': New Mexico group advocates for harsher penalties for repeat violent offenders

A group of families who have lost loved ones to violent crimes are working with New Mexico lawmakers to enact stricter crime bills in the state.


 Attempted murder charge for Hobbs teen mom accused of tossing infant in dumpster

Authorities have revealed additional details in a case arising from an 18-year-old Hobbs woman’s alleged attempt to murder her infant.


Professor uses GPS technology to monitor cattle behavior: 'Cows normally have a pattern'

A childhood fascination with cattle has led to a New Mexico State University researcher to track their behavior with GPS technology.


Lujan Grisham ranked worst governor in the nation according to the 2021 Laffer-ALEC report

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), a nonpartisan organization focusing on improving the business environment and quality of life for all New Mexicans, announced Jan. 11 another unfortunate "worst in the nation" designation for New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 12.


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Monday, Dec. 20.


'Another 40-minute battle': Lobo women's hoops edges San Diego State to stay atop Mountain West

Nothing like spreading the wealth to help a team win. Five Lobos scored in double figures as the team fought its way to a 75-72 Mountain West women’s basketball conference win over San Diego State Sunday.


Charlie Sedillo

Charlie Sedillo - December 15, 1965 ~ December 13, 2021 (age 55)


Mary Kathleen Hanson

Mary Kathleen Hanson - 1964 - 2022


David R. Gonzales

David R. Gonzales - December 7, 1951 ~ December 22, 2021 (age 70)


Linda Kay Garner-Hern

Linda Kay Garner-Hern - May 14, 1960 ~ December 21, 2021 (age 61)


Margaret Johnson

Margaret Johnson - August 3, 1941 ~ January 2, 2022 (age 80)


Walter Leo Hildabrand

Walter Leo Hildabrand - December 23, 2021


Richard Allen Garcia

Richard Allen Garcia - December 24, 2021


Carol Diane (Clark) Janssen

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


Travis Sentel Snider

Travis Sentel Snider - December 24, 2021