New Mexico Sun

News from November 2022





AAGACC founder: 'One of the goals of the chamber is to create advocacy for African American businesses'

Theresa Carson, founder of the African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (AAGACC), said that the chamber was founded to develop and empower economic opportunities for African American/black businesses.


Balloon Fiesta director reflects on 50th anniversary: 'The entire world showed up' in Albuquerque

Sam Park, executive director of the Balloon Fiesta, said “the entire world showed up” for the 50th anniversary of the International Balloon Fiesta held last month in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, July 21.



City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Oct. 17.


Rio Rancho PD detective on new furry addition: 'She was just the sweetest thing'

Detective Kimberly Hopper of the Rio Rancho Police Department said that she likes to show that police are human by getting a therapy dog in the department, KOAT 7 reported.


New Mexico regulators recommend approval of gas company rate case settlement

The Public Regulation Commission hearing examiners have recommended the approval of a settlement agreement involving New Mexico Gas Company and several parties, including the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, Western Resource Advocates, PRC...


Despite weather issues, Balloon Fiesta 'opening day, I’ll say, was the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen'

Opening night set the tone for one of the largest attendances ever at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.


Rio Rancho mayor on shipping container shopping complex: 'We're going to see some incredible opportunities'

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull said the city hopes a new project will bring more people to the area.


EPA proposes new safeguards targeting methane leaks in oil & gas industry

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a supplemental rule proposal aimed at establishing protections against methane and other pollutants from the oil and gas industry.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, July 21.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 17.


Shortage of nurses, doctors forces closure of Gallup's RMCH Labor and Delivery unit

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital temporarily closed its Labor and Delivery Unit due to a shortage of nurses and physicians.


Dangerous intersection in East Mountains to become a roundabout: 'There have been a lot of accidents'

The intersection where Highway 14 meets Frost Road and the route up the ski area will be changed to a roundabout, according to a KRQE report.


Residents say tickets for parking on sidewalks "unfair"

Residents in Skies West are frustrated after receiving tickets for their vehicles blocking sidewalks while parked in private driveways.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, July 20.


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 13.