New Mexico Sun

News from June 2022



Albuquerque tween launches Native American-focused sewing company: ‘I wanted to make clothing that looks like me’

Angelina Panana, a 12-year-old from Albuquerque, established a sewing business after picking up the hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Big time rodeo, with a small town feeling

Let’s Rodeo, we are happy to announce we will be gearing up for our 2022 Performances


'Majority of citizens do not want these encampments': Activist group protests city's sanctioned homelessness camps

Neighborhood safety advocates gathered Tuesday to protest an Albuquerque policy that allows the expansion of sanctioned homeless camps, like those in Coronado Park, to as many as 18 locations across the city.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Feb. 22.


Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met Thursday, May 26.





Tech company launches unmanned helium-filled station over New Mexico desert: 'Every flight is a big deal'

A technology company test-launched an airship from the New Mexico desert last week, taking a critical step toward providing an option, other than satellites and airplanes, to boost internet connectivity and collect other data.


New technology could prevent DWIs: ‘We have the technology, the determination, and the law to stop it’

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has first-hand knowledge of the dangers of drunk driving.


Speed cameras to monitor reckless Albuquerque drivers: 'When you talk to residents who live here, they’re afraid to cross the road'

Drivers, beware: There are three new mobile speed cameras in the city, waiting to capture those driving faster than they should be.


Staff shortages at Metropolitan Detention Center are dire: 'I'm scared something bad is going to happen'

Albuquerque jails are in a crisis, and this time it isn't the prisoners who are causing the problem.


Bassan withdrawals support of Safe Outdoor Spaces, 'it has become clear that this enforcement is highly unlikely to occur'

On June 20, Albuquerque Republican City Council member Brook Bassan announced a stunning withdrawal of support for the “Safe Outdoor Spaces” amendment to the Integrated Development Ordinance and withdrew her sponsorship of the proposal.


New Mexico Freedoms Alliance leader supports the fight against NMSU vaccine mandate: 'This mandate is not about health'

On June 14, New Mexico Stands Up! Attorney Jonathan Diener served a Cease-and-Desist letter to New Mexico State University (NMSU) Chancellor Dan Arvizu demanding an immediate end to the university's student vaccine mandate.


New Mexico organization on NMSU vaccine mandate: 'New Mexico Stands Up! is prepared to pursue legal action'

On June 14, New Mexico Stands Up! Attorney Jonathan Diener served a Cease-and-Desist letter to New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu demanding an immediate end to the NMSU student vaccine mandate.


Albuquerque resident on development amendments: 'The process is broken'

Albuquerque residents public testified in front of City Council June 6th in opposition to several proposed Integrated Development Ordinance Amendments.


Dinelli calls Albuquerque City councilor's 'miscommunication' claims on homeless encampments 'laughable'

Following a viral post on Nextdoor, a recent northeast Albuquerque neighborhood association meeting saw a record turnout where angry community members showed up to question the new Safe Outdoor Spaces being implemented throughout the city near residential areas.


City of Santa Fe Independent Citizen's Redistricting Commission met Tuesday, May 24.


City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, May 23.