New Mexico Sun

News from September 2022


Citizens voice concerns about proposed developments in Los Ranchos: 'We intend to keep our charter as a rural community as much as we can'

Officials from the village of Los Ranchos encouraged community discussion in hopes of finding a resolution to multiple development projects that raised concerns among residents.


Albuquerque City Councilor: 'We have a safe space option'

The creation of Safe Outdoor Spaces was recently approved by the Albuquerque City Council, allowing the project to move forward.



City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, April 28.


City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, Aug. 22.







Department of Senior Affairs: Older adults are 'becoming more and more rent burdened’

A new affordable housing community for seniors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a high priority and, on the horizon, according to KRQE News.


Councilor Trudy Jones homeless tent camps: Flip-flop of epic proportions

It is extremely disappointing and disheartening, when our City of Albuquerque Councilors are not responding to the will of their constituents.


Wood on rescued beagles finding homes in New Mexico: 'We want them to now live their life as a dog'

Beagles who were abused and used for scientific testing are finding new homes in New Mexico.


IATSE member: New labor contract is 'going to save lives'

Bryan Evans, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 480, spoke about the organization's recent settlement with the New Mexico film industry.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 18.


City of Santa Fe SWMA Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Aug. 18.


New Mexico Environment Department to distribute free well testing kits for residents who have a water system 'that has been submerged by floodwaters'

New Mexico residents are at risk of being without clean drinking water following the recent wildfires and flooding that has devastated northern part of the state, but the state’s Environment Department is taking steps to help those impacted by offering free test kits starting this coming Tuesday.


UNM professor talks about New Mexico's long history of droughts

As droughts continue to affect residents in New Mexico, Professor Emeritus David Gutzler, who is an expert in earth and planetary sciences at the University of New Mexico, is engaging with the public and peers about the state's long history of droughts, which he says dates back thousands of years and even to the last ice age.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 5.


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 17.