New Mexico Sun

News from September 2022


Abandoned UNM frat houses to be demolished: 'It attracts some odd people'

Two long abandoned fraternity houses are scheduled to be demolished in the near future, much to the delight of neighborhoods who welcome the removal of the two eyesores.


'It's our problem': Albuquerque business owner fed up with crime, calls on community to get involved

Mike Silva is an Albuquerque, New Mexico, businessman trying to protect his employees and scratch out a living in a tough economy. He told a gathering at a recent press conference that he shouldn’t have to deal with the constant threat of crime that has engulfed the city.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 15.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 10.








'Reasonably necessary': New Mexico Supreme Court rules public can wade through water on private property

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled the public is allowed to wade through public water even if the water flows through private property.


Friends, family mourn death of beloved pizzeria owner: 'He didn't have to lose his life for a couple of dollars'

Friends and family of Rosario Zito are mourning the death of the restaurant owner, who was shot and killed in front of his business Tuesday night.


Monsoon season leads to more poisonous mushrooms

Monsoon rains have created plenty of moisture to grow wild mushrooms, some of which can be poisonous. New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center report an increase in calls about poisonous mushrooms.


'Help is Here NM' assists residents in coping with New Mexico fires, flooding

If you’re among those suffering physically, financially and mentally from the trauma of the historic wildfire season, there is help available.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, April 27.


City of Albuquerque Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 9.



New Mexico Business Coalition president on governor's no-show: 'The governor's decision indicated overconfidence at best and arrogance at worst'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham did not attend a gubernatorial forum for business and community leaders hosted by the New Mexico Business Coalition, the NAIOP and other organizations.


Santa Fe to resume enforcing removal of homeless encampments

The City of Santa Fe is seeking ways to address its homeless situation after deciding to enforce existing ordinances that prohibit encampments.


Recent shooting leaves Ventana Ranch neighborhood on edge

A shootin​​​​​g in a quiet neighborhood near Ventana Ranch serves as a reminder that crime can happen anywhere these days.