New Mexico Sun

News from July 2022


NMBC questions alleged closed-door meetings by NMPRC: 'The frequency of these violations warrants scrutiny'

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) filed a third complaint with the New Mexico attorney general on Thursday.


PNM asks New Mexico PRC for permission to increase rates: 'The last time rates were increased was 2019'

Raymond Sandoval is the director of Corporate Communications for PNM, New Mexico's largest electricity provider.


Garrett: ‘This has been a familiar property since I’ve been PRT lieutenant here’

The Four Hills Studios complex is getting a reputation that runs counter to the public relations image its management promotes.


Funding secured for Roswell bridge repairs: 'We want to be ahead'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) recently allocated $1.7 million for bridge repairs in Roswell.


Rio Rancho baseball coach says tourney ‘gives our New Mexico kids a chance to get looked at here’

The Albuquerque Regional Sports Complex is paying off in terms of the revenue — and college and pro scouts — coming into the city when it hosts tournaments.


Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crash update

On July 16 at approximately 7:20 p.m., the BCSO helicopter known as Metro 2 crashed just outside of Las Vegas, NM.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met March Monday, 14.


City of Santa Fe SWMA Joint Powers Board met Thursday, June 16.










Lawyer: 'NMSU’s illegal mandate exposes students to compulsory risks in order to attend college'

Jonathan Diener says ‘scamdemic’ claims don’t hold up under scrutiny and defy science


Tortoise missing in Santa Fe, again: 'He’s out there somewhere'

A tortoise is missing after escaping from its home in the hills of Santa Fe.


Valencia County cracking down on ditch riders: 'We have to stop the aggressive vehicular use'

Valencia County law enforcement officials are trying to crack down on the growing illegal activity taking place along ditch banks near the Rio Grande River.


Facial hair welcomed at Santa Fe Police Department: 'Up to this point, there were no beards'

If you want to work for the Santa Fe Police Department and want to grow a beard, don’t fret. Officers are in the second 90-day period that allows beards and other forms of facial hair.