New Mexico Sun

News from June 2022


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 23.



Dow on the Dobbs decision: 'We have much work to do in New Mexico when it comes to protecting the life of the unborn'

New Mexico State Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Truth or Consequences) is calling for greater regulation over the practice of abortion in New Mexico, following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, which has effectively overturned Roe v. Wade.


Albuquerque city councilor: 'I am determined to rid our beautiful city of these homeless encampments'

A proposal to cancel the planned expansion of homeless camps in Albuquerque failed a procedural hurdle at the June 22 City Council meeting.





An opportunity for Valencia County

A proposal has been made to modify Valencia County’s zoning ordinance to allow the development of natural resources in the county.



Mystery series focuses on Native American lifestyle: ‘We’ve been telling our stories for thousands of years’

A new AMC mystery series filmed primarily in New Mexico offers an authentic take on the Native American experience, something Hollywood has been slow to embrace.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 23.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, May 31.



Lujan Grisham welcomes Biden's pledge of full federal coverage for New Mexico's emergency wildfire recovery costs

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is championing President Joe Biden’s decision to have the federal government fully cover the costs for emergency protective work and debris removal in accordance with the state’s existing wildfire disaster declaration.


President Biden visit disappoints Las Vegas residents: 'I think he should come and see all the damage'

Residents of Las Vegas, New Mexico, aren’t very happy that President Biden viewed the devastation caused by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire from the air, but didn’t bother to visit with anyone on the ground.


Pride parade returns to Albuquerque, attendees celebrate ‘being able to be who you are finally’

The PrideFest Parade returned to Albuquerque recently for the first time since the pandemic began, drawing an enthusiastic crowd.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 22.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 31.



Haaland announces The Indian Youth Service Corps: 'we can help more people access nature'

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has recently announced a new set of guidelines for a New Mexico initiative that intends to develop employment opportunities for young Native Americans