New Mexico Sun

News from May 2022


Garcia Richard: New Mexico wildfires 'are catastrophic humanitarian crises'

Officials from New Mexico's rural and tribal communities were recently briefed on the wildfires that have devastated areas across the state and how they can rise again from the ashes.




City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Wednesday, Feb. 2.


City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, April 28.


Sheehan: Texas Meow Wolf locations will have 'familiar tone and experience' with surprises

The Santa Fe-based art experience known as Meow Wolf is headed to the Lone Star State after the company announced plans to open two new locations outside of New Mexico.


San Juan Fire and Rescue's Vega on fireworks sale limits: 'We are in extreme fire danger'

Some fireworks sales have been limited in Four Corners because fire officials fear the current weather conditions could prove to be a perfect storm for a wildfire to spark and spread quickly.


Home of 105-year-old woman destroyed in Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire

A Mora County woman who will be turning 105-years-old this year has lost her home in the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, but the devastating news isn't keeping her spirits down.


Albuquerque resident: City Council plan 'does not solve the problems that homeless people are facing'

Barbara Williamson is a concerned taxpayer and citizen of Albuquerque living in District 9, represented by Councilor Renée Grout.


New Mexico DHSEM's Maez: Cleaning up property after wildfires 'can be very dangerous'

Officials have begun warning evacuated homeowners about the dangers of sorting through fire debris.


Amazon's Monson: ABQ-1 in Albuquerque 'newest generation of fulfillment technology'

Albuquerque’s first Amazon facility (ABQ-1) recently provided a look inside the facility located in the western portion of the city.


Foundation president on teacher pipeline program: 'They have hundreds of additional hours of experience by the time they walk in the classroom'

A teacher preparation program is accepting applications from prospects looking to become teachers in New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 31.








DOT's Trottenberg on $908 million funding to LACMTA: 'A big step toward creating more transit options'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced its intention to provide funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light rail line.