New Mexico Sun

News from October 2022


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 27.


Saavedra-Torres credits 'support of my PNM team' for receiving top honor

PNM’s Elisha Saavedra-Torres is the winner of the 2022 ‘505 Rising Star Award.’


Farmers glad to have chile and pumpkins for sale: 'It’s not fall until you’re smelling the chile'

One New Mexico family is happy to have chile for sale this fall, one of the few crops that survived a water-starved year.


Albuquerque police chief: Mental health must be 'viewed as important from the very top'

The Albuquerque Police Department is prioritizing mental health for its law enforcement officers.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, June 22.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 26


Congressional candidate Herrell: 'The more we learn about Gabe Vasquez's true beliefs, the worse it gets'

Yvette Herrell (R), incumbent candidate for the U.S. House seat in New Mexico's District 2, criticized her opponent, Gabe Vasquez (D), for deleting certain tweets.


Albuquerque designer says canned food drives are 'an easy way to give back.'

Doug Wiggins understands the hardships that can come from growing up in Albuquerque. That’s why he is trying to help others facing those same hardships by hosting canned food drives.


NMSU student documentaries raise awareness about protecting Gila: 'We’re really hoping this project will encourage people'

Student filmmakers at New Mexico State University have created six short documentaries to raise awareness about protecting the Gila Forest.


Cancellations mar Balloon Fiesta: 'It is a weather-dependent event'

The 50th anniversary of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta could have turned out better.