New Mexico Sun

News from October 2022


Billboard sponsor: 'Maybe with this board, they will realize the citizens have had enough'

A billboard recently displayed in Las Cruces raised some questions from city residents — along with the hackles of some city officials.


Sonntag: Business owners are 'completely opposed' to proposed Paid Family Medical Leave Act

A proposal to mandate paid leave for workers is getting a cool reception from New Mexico business owners.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 14.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Sept. 14.


Margarita Hill to offer a diversity of food at location that 'feels right'

A dirt lot near Unser and Westside in Rio Rancho will be transformed into a large food and drink hall.


Settlement reached in civil case in Rust movie shooting: 'We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the resolution'

Alec Baldwin announced on social media Wednesday he has reached a settlement with the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on the “Rust” movie set on Oct. 21, 2021.



Family enjoys rare moose sighting: 'They had a blank stare on their face'

A family in Questa, N.M., got a glimpse of something most people in the state don’t get to see: a moose.


Family boasts three generations of International Balloon Festival pilots: 'It's the first year my grandson is a pilot'

The 50th anniversary of the International Balloon Festival carries special significance to one family which can now boast of having three generations of pilots taking part in the event.



PNM plans to modernize, 'keep up with what our customers want today'

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) proposed a grid modernization plan that will invest $344 million over a six-year period.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 13.


Customer: Panhandlers in Albuquerque force you to 'watch out for yourself'

Local businesses in Albuquerque are fed up with aggressive panhandlers, saying that their tactics are impacting revenue and making their customers feel uncomfortable.


New Mexico Family devastated by Hurricane Ian: 'It sounded like a train. We were scared.'

A New Mexico family who relocated to Florida five years ago found themselves in the path of Hurricane Ian and the results were devastating.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, June 8.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 13.