New Mexico Sun

News from June 2022






Rising cost of goods driving return of bill surcharges: 'Unfortunately, it’s something that our restaurant has had to impose on the customers'

The rise in costs of goods has forced restaurants to do something they don’t want to do: add a small surcharge to the final bill.


ABQ residents gather to oppose city planned expansion of "sanctioned encampments"

WTBON has announced a protest to be held on Tuesday June 21. The following press release was issued:


Albuquerque CofC's Cole: Community 'desperately needs and lacks overnight sheltering for the homeless'

The number of homeless in Albuquerque is rising and needs to be addressed before the situation worsens.


Bears 'have come out of hibernation,' are entering populated areas of New Mexico

Warnings are being issued instructing residents to be on the lookout for bears who are leaving their drought and fire-ravaged forests in search of food.


New Mexico Legal Aid helps fire victims apply for relief: 'People are going to have difficulty'

New Mexico Legal Aid is offering its services to help wildfire victims fill out applications for relief and other legal needs.


Soccer stadium funds targeted for city projects: ‘We are really trying to find a balance so taxpayers can see something for their buck’

The Albuquerque City Council voted to use $100 million in bonds to fund quality of life projects throughout the city, including building a swimming pool and widening overcrowded roads


Otero County commissioner on recent vote to eliminate vote-counting machines: 'I am talking about the 2022 election and the 2024 election and the 2026 election'

The Otero County commission is seeking changes in how elections are held and ballots are counted, which would include the elimination of vote-counting machines and ballot drop boxes.


APD two step on DOJ reforms justify need to remove sergeants and lieutenants from police union

APD is struggling mightily with implementation of 271 mandated reforms to eliminate APD’s “culture of aggression” found by the Department of Justice in 2014.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, May 19.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, May 17.




Santa Fe promotes awareness: ‘We renew our commitment to reduce gun violence’

Santa Fe civic and political leaders gathered to proclaim June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day.


Options available for NM businesses devastated by fires: ‘Just because you get approved doesn’t mean you have to take the money’

Representatives from various government agencies recently held a virtual conference to list options available to New Mexicans whose businesses were severely impacted by wildfires in the state.


Department of Public Safety completes record storage facility: ‘Integral part of the department’s plan to protect the chain of custody of evidence’

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) promoted the completion of a new evidence and record storage facility at the Department of Public Safety’s headquarters as a step toward ensuring public safety.


Albuquerque resident: 'the homeless have come a long way'

On June 6, members of the the public testified before the Albuquerque City Council in opposition to several Integrated Development Ordinance Amendments centered around the issue of the rising homeless population in the city and where the homeless are allowed to stay.