New Mexico Sun

News from October 2022


Mora County's Emergency Firewood Project helps with residents' 'really big' need to heat homes

This year’s wildfires have put Mora County, New Mexico, residents in a pinch in terms of how they plan to stay warm this winter.



City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Sept. 12.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Sept. 12.



Audobon Southwest on flourishing roadrunners: 'We're actually seeing their range expand' beyond New Mexico

While drought conditions have presented a hardship to many, it has allowed the roadrunner to flourish and increase in numbers.


New Mexico State University LGBT+ Programs director: School wants to 'create a culture where all Aggies can feel included’

New Mexico State University has a busy month of activities for the LGBT+ community this month, which is being called OUTober.


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 7.


Trujillo: ‘This fire was devastating, and it changed the trajectory of our water plan substantially’

A fire in New Mexico is causing long-term concerns for the Las Vegas, New Mexico, area as potable water will be hard to come by.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 7.









Albuquerque City Council passes ‘minimal change’ redistricting plan

The Albuquerque City Council has approved a once-in-a-decade redistricting proposal that will actually mean little change for the city.


Herrera on water supply funding: 'Village of Cuba residents, business owners and surrounding communities depend on this natural resource'

An emergency declaratio​n signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provided $400,000 that is being used to address the significant damage to the village of Cuba’s water supply.


International Balloon Festival organizers 'excited' for 50th anniversary without COVID restrictions

The 50th anniversary of the International Balloon Festival began Saturday with no COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since 2019. To some, that seems like a lifetime ago.