New Mexico Sun

News from July 2022



State commits $30 million to water project: 'This ... community ... in zero to five years could run out of water'

As repeated droughts threaten a reliable water reserve for the future, the state agreed to commit $30 million to provide water to southeastern New Mexico communities.


City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, March 16.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, June 22.


Railyard Arts District Last Friday Art Walk

Railyard Arts District Last Friday Art Walk is held monthly on the last Friday.


'We saw literally a 50% jump overnight': Rail Runner extends low ticket prices through end of year

Representatives from New Mexico Rail Runner Express recently announced that not only are cheaper tickets here to stay, the company is also adding more trips.



Candelaria on New Mexico CYFD lack of transparency: 'It’s not going to do better until they open their doors and let the public in'

Attorney Jacob Candelaria, of Candelaria Law LLC, is filing a lawsuit against New Mexico Child, Youth and Families Department due to the fact that they feel the agency has broken its promise of more transparency in the department, KRQE reported.


Scrase: 'Monkeypox is a very rare disease in the United States'

The first probable case of monkeypox in New Mexico was announced July 11, the Albuquerque Journal reported.


Albuquerque student on 'Pictures of Hope' exhibit: 'We just want everything to stop – the violence and riots'

​Student artists have their dreams, and they were recently given the chance to use art to showcase their visions for life.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 15.


City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, June 21.


Albuquerque safety advocate on deadly helicopter crash: 'No words can express our shock and loss'

A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter known as Metro 2 crashed Saturday night just outside of Las Vegas, New Mexico, killing four people aboard. The helicopter and crew members were helping manage a wildfire in the area.


Diversity is not strength

A few centuries ago people from many ethnic backgrounds flocked to America to find a safe place where they could practice their religion and live among people who believed in a peaceful and tolerant approach to community living.


Oreskovich seeks more funding for school-based health centers: 'The funding has left the program in place'

Advocates for student health services are asking state lawmakers to increase funding so they can expand healthcare offerings on school campuses.


Romero-Wirth on Santa Fe homeless situation: 'Do we want to let people camp where ever they want?'

Santa Fe is trying to address a rising homeless situation that seems to be without answers.


Nonprofit provides school clothing: 'We will begin serving not only Bernalillo County but Valencia County, Sandoval County and Torrance County'

A local nonprofit recently signaled the upcoming school year by issuing school clothes and other essentials to families in need. Locker 505 celebrated its expansion into a new facility by treating thousands of families with goods for the upcoming school year.


Santa Fe mayor on city pay raises: 'We are keeping our promises to our workers'

Santa Fe city employees and members of the Santa Fe Police Officers Association are getting pay raises.


Lujan Grisham on EV charging station: 'New Mexico has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make truly transformative investments'

The first state and federally funded electric vehicle charging station will be installed in Socorro as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plans for a charging network throughout the state.


Director of public libraries on new library: 'We hope this will become the town hall'

After 10 years, the City of Albuquerque has opened a new library in the International District.