New Mexico Sun

News from April 2023


New Mexico Republican legislators request federal investigation into state's DOH, citing 'dismal record of protecting vulnerable populations'

New Mexico House Republican leaders recently wrote a letter requesting that the inspector general for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services initiate an independent investigation into the New Mexico Department of Health.


City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Thursday, March 9


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, March 9


Emails topic of city council meeting, Bassan says constituents 'very upset' on issue

E-mails from blogger Pete Dinelli to city of Albuquerque addresses were incorrectly blocked because of security concerns, a city IT staffer told the Albuquerque City Council on Monday, but the error was recognized and corrected.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, March 9


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, March 8


Albuquerque official on homeless shelter delays: 'We’re certainly hoping to see these roadblocks minimize'

Chris is typical of someone who is homeless in Albuquerque and eager for the city to open a shelter inside the Gateway Center.


Navajo Technical University official: 'Younger generations are migrating away from traditional Navajo communities'

Navajo Technical University (NTU) has added a doctorate program focusing on the study of tribal culture, which school officials said could help keep younger generations from leaving the tribal communities.


Santa Fe officials consider city-endorsed homeless camps: 'This is an issue in our community'

An issue that was hotly debated in Albuquerque is now a topic of discussion in Santa Fe as officials mull city-endorsed homeless camps in the city.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, March 7


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, March 7


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, March 6


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 6


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Feb. 2