New Mexico Sun

News from March 2022


Restaurant owner: 'The local places' are struggling after missing funding

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund has fallen short of sustaining many of the state’s restaurants.


Lobos' head coach: 'We played a terrific game' against Fresno State

A three-pointer in the final minute broke the tie to give Fresno State a 71-68 win over the visiting New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team Monday night.


PED secretary hopes schools can 'continue safely learning and teaching in-person'

The New Mexico Public Education Department is allowing districts and charter schools to set their own face mask policies, eliminating most mandates created during the pandemic.


Lujan Grisham: 'We are delivering on streamlined professional licensing practices'

It is now easier for professionals to obtain credentials and work in the state, thanks to New Mexico legislators.


Valencia outlaws the chaining of dogs; help available for dogs to 'stay with their families'

Valencia County Commissioners approved an animal ordinance that outlaws the chaining of dogs, a move that instantly raised concerns and confusion among dog owners and residents, who prefer the animals on leashes.


Deputy DA: 'A vehicle is just as deadly as any other type of weapon'

Lawmakers are trying to decide if there’s a difference between killing someone while driving recklessly and killing someone while driving intoxicated.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Friday, Dec. 3.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, March 8.


Violet (Grainger) Ketchum

Violet (Grainger) Ketchum - January 20, 1916 ~ March 13, 2022 (age 106)


Bryan Francis Tafoya

Bryan Francis Tafoya - July 27, 1975 ~ March 13, 2022 (age 46)


Wanda Joan (Atchley) Wood

Wanda Joan (Atchley) Wood - March 12, 2022


Eddie "Tupa" Perdomo

Eddie "Tupa" Perdomo - March 7, 1948 ~ March 15, 2022 (age 74)


Joseph Stanley Sanchez

Joseph Stanley Sanchez - April 30, 1939 ~ March 5, 2022 (age 82)


Robert David Wakefield

Robert David Wakefield - September 14, 1938 ~ March 15, 2022 (age 83)


Jeffery R. Cole

Jeffery R. Cole - October 9, 1965 ~ January 27, 2022 (age 56)


Wade "Malcolm" Lee

Wade "Malcolm" Lee - June 27, 1947 ~ February 12, 2022 (age 74)


William John Jamieson

William John Jamieson - 1942 ~ 2022 (age 79)


George Theoharis

George Theoharis - September 18, 1947 ~ February 12, 2022 (age 74)


Johnny Lee Thompson - January 29, 1937 ~ February 28, 2022 (age 85)


Anne Valverde

Anne Valverde - November 20, 1933 ~ March 14, 2022 (age 88)