New Mexico Sun

News from June 2022


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, May 16.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 10.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 16.


Biden approves governor's request for wildfire reflief: 'New Mexicans cannot wait for these fires to be extinguished'

Pres. Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's request to declare a presidential disaster in New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 8.


There's a better way to serve the homeless - sanctioned encampments aren't it

As members of Women Taking Back Our Neighborhoods and the Albuquerque community, we are voicing our strong opposition to the Amendments to the city’s zoning ordinances which sanction homeless encampments across our city.


San Juan County faces volunteer firefighter shortage as wildfires increase in frequency: 'We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members'

As wildfire season reaches its most intense moment, San Juan County Fire and Rescue is experiencing a volunteer firefighter shortage that is drastically affecting the department's ability to respond to emergencies and prevent the spread of wildfires in New Mexico. Jordan Richards from the San Juan County Fire and Rescue Department, said, "We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members, the rest respond when they are available.


Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire's impact raises concerns with New Mexico officials

New Mexico fire authorities are concerned about the ongoing impact of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire that's been burning for more than seven weeks.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Jan. 25.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 5.


State officials enforce forest closure, patrol 'areas that are most popular' during high-risk fire season

New Mexico officials revealed that they will enforce a forest closure to keep locals and tourists out of high-danger areas.


'All of our rivers, all of our lakes, are running quite low, and that is going to affect our recreational access': New Mexico drought drying up opportunities for summer fun

New Mexico is currently facing the worst drought seen in decades which is putting a damper on outdoor activities as summer approaches.


'It’s an exciting time because now you can grow plants in New Mexico and you can practice': Albuquerque company offering cannabis classes

An Albuquerque business is offering a "boot camp" for new business owners looking to get started in the cannabis in New Mexico.


Agency accused of covering its tracks after child's death: 'CYFD ... sent him back to his mother'

A four-year-old child named James Dunklee Cruz was allegedly beaten to death in 2019 by his mother and her fiancé.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Thursday, Jan. 20.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, May 5.




Lujan Grisham requests federal aid for New Mexico wildfires: 'This will be an opportunity with this declaration for recovery efforts'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) is seeking federal aid for wildfires that broke out recently in the state.


'We’re putting the American flag on them just to respect them': Veterans remembered in New Mexico on Memorial Day

Across New Mexico on Memorial Day, residents took the time to honor veterans and remember their sacrifices.