News from January 2023
Leslie Lawner: 'They know this isn’t true'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 31, 2023
Leslie Lawner, a former Roswell Middle School teacher who has spent the last two decades teaching about the Holocaust, is urging the New Mexico Legislature to pass House Bill 111 better known as the “Holocaust Education Act.”
Aaron Sera: 'It’s going to be difficult to recover from this but we’re going to do everything that we can'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 31, 2023
The skyrocketing cost of natural gas is troubling people in Deming, who are concerned about having to cut back on all other essentials just to take hot showers and warm their homes.
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Oct. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2023
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Oct. 24
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2023
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 11
Albuquerque school board seeks ways to make more students ready for college, careers
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 30, 2023
The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education is researching ways to ensure students of all income levels and ethnicity receive the programs and services needed to be college and career ready.
Economist: New Mexico must change to become competitive with neighboring states
By T.H. Lawrence | Jan 30, 2023
American Legislative Exchange Council executive vice president of policy Jonathan Williams, the organization’s chief economist, said New Mexico is sorely in need of a comeback to compete economically with neighboring states.
Six chefs to represent New Mexico at 'prestigious' 2023 James Beard Awards ceremonies
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 30, 2023
A group of New Mexico establishments and chefs have been nominated as semifinalists in the 2023 James Beard Awards which recognize excellence in the food and restaurant industry.
Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department seeks millions to upgrade 'aging infrastructure' at dozens of parks
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 30, 2023
Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department is lobbying for millions of dollars to upgrade more than 3,000 acres of aging infrastructure throughout a city with nearly 300 parks.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Jan. 11
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 30, 2023
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 10
Two New Mexico representatives spent a night with the homeless: 'They’ve all got a story on how they’ve gotten here'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 28, 2023
Two state lawmakers slept among the homeless recently to learn more about living on the streets and what it might take to get people off the streets.
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Thursday, Oct. 20
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Jan. 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Jan. 5
Gorman: 'A nickel here and there will definitely make a big impact'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 27, 2023
Eljin Gorman, a sports medicine teacher at Clovis High School, is among nearly 1,000 teachers who received assistance with student loans as new applicants.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 'There was a high likelihood of a negative interaction or breeding with domestic dogs'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 27, 2023
A Mexican gray wolf, captured while wandering through northern New Mexico, will be returned to the established Mexican Wolf Experimental Project Area to help her breed.
The Cornivore Popcorn Company's Mendez: 'We have a flavor called New Mexico Sunset. It’s a red-green chile cheddar'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 27, 2023
National Popcorn Day has a special meaning for Robert Mendez, and not just because he’s the co-owner of The Cornivore Popcorn Company in Albuquerque.
Reeb: 'In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don't take our state's commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 27, 2023
District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altweis is moving forward with plans for Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Oct. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Oct. 20
City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 27, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 4
Kyle Stepp: 'I had to have my left leg amputated above my knee'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 26, 2023
A bill called the “So New Mexicans Can Move Act” will be introduced during this session of the state Legislature to help those with limb loss receive an equitable form of care.
