New Mexico Sun

News from March 2022



Dorothy Frances Roache

Dorothy Frances Roache - March 16, 2022


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, March 9.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, March 8.


Marise Lee McFadden

Marise Lee McFadden - February 15, 2022


Peggy Jean (Todacheeni) Singer

Peggy Jean (Todacheeni) Singer - August 14, 1942 ~ March 12, 2022 (age 79)


Bobby Dee Hodo

Bobby Dee Hodo - November 4, 1929 ~ February 28, 2022 (age 92)


Pottery class offers unique experience to 'transform clay'

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at pottery?


NTSB 'not here to speculate': Multiple factors led to fiery crash

A 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a Dodge truck traveling at a high rate of speed on a dark, two-lane highway in west Texas.


New Mexico dentist raising funds for Ukraine: It's an 'unthinkable ... tragedy'

Aleksey Kozlov immigrated to the United States from Ukraine when he was 10 years old.


Cowboys for Trump's Griffin: 'My faith in the political system is pretty much nonexistent right now'

Couy Griffin, the controversial co-founder of Cowboys for Trump, has decided not to seek re-election for southern New Mexico’s Otero County Commission.


Lujan Grisham: NM residents 'are feeling the pressure of rising costs'; newly signed bill will help

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed legislation that will help the state’s residents save money.


Investment advisor: Ukrainian war 'is just one more issue' affecting New Mexicans

An investment advisor in Albuquerque said recently that the war between Russia and Ukraine will continue to increase prices of goods and could cause supply chain issues throughout New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 8.


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


Sky Railway opens springs season as 'unique entertainment experience'

Sky Railway, nicknamed Santa Fe's adventure train, launched its spring season with events for people of every age.


Roberts: Albuquerque neighborhood being vandalized by man 'in need of mental help'

An unknown assailant reportedly continues to vandalize property in an Albuquerque neighborhood, keeping concerned residents on edge, according to a March 11 KQRE report.


Mom of boy injured in hit-and-run: 'That’s my son'

Christine Shuman, 35, is behind bars, suspected of leaving the scene of a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old New Mexico boy badly injured.


UNM president lifts mask mandate: 'Guided by expert advice'

The University of New Mexico lifted its mask mandate on Saturday, a day after the state’s public health order expired. Students get to choose on most campuses


Rail Runner spokesperson: Train is 'certainly less expensive'

The recent rise in gas prices has led to an increase in residents opting to utilize the Rail Runner for alternative transportation.