New Mexico Sun

News from January 2023


World-renowned pianist recognized for teaching children: 'He’s a hidden jewel in Albuquerque'

Now in his 80s, Franc Chewiwie continues to share his love of music, something he was recognized for recently by KOB 4’s “Pay it 4ward” program.


Mother of teenage shooting victim: 'She volunteered to make these signs for the library...that in itself speaks of how she gave her time'

A young woman who dreamed of attending college and often volunteered to help others was remembered by family and friends still shaken by her senseless killing.


Santa Rosa's Kotiar on collision of van carrying dogs: 'We've pulled out 35 dogs and there are still a bunch of them in there'

More than 50 chihuahuas are housed at rescues around New Mexico after surviving a head-on collision involving a vehicle that contained more than 60 dogs.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 14


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Dec. 13


Witte on hay shortage: 'We're going to see impacts for several years'

Farmers and ranchers faced droughts and wildfires recently, and now they are dealing with a hay shortage.


 'A great opportunity for Albuquerque residents': Business and Social Hour (BASH) to be held Jan. 19

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) will host a Legislative BASH (Business and Social Hour) in Albuquerque from 5 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Revel Entertainment.


New Mexico reaches resolution with Texas over water lawsuit

New Mexico will get a 32,500 acre-feet credit taken off its water debt in the Interstate Water Compact as part of a resolution reached with Texas over the water unlawfully released from Elephant Butte Reservoir in 2011.


Local realtor: 'Albuquerque in particular has an issue with property crime'

Burglars ransacked a home that was recently sold, leaving the new owner with thousands of dollars in damage and lost property.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Dec. 13


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 13


Cowan of Albuquerque's Happy Hiker on most recent vandalism: 'This time, it's just, you know, here we go again'

Vandals struck again recently by damaging multiple Old Town businesses, leaving owners to clean up the mess and wonder what can be done to stop the thieves.


New Mexico's Muñoz on Emergency Rental Assistance Program: 'I think we need to continue it in some way, shape, or form'

With the Emergency Rental Assistance Program running out of federal funding, New Mexico legislators must decide if the state will continue funding the program or not.


New Second Judicial District attorney: 'Together we will serve the people of central New Mexico and deliver real results'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed former prosecutor and civil rights defender Sam Bregman as the Second Judicial District attorney.


Heading Home's Decker on Albuquerque homeless program: 'There are hundreds of individuals who are living in their vehicle'

Plans for the “Safe Outdoor Spaces” program in Albuquerque continue to move forward with proponents eager to welcome residents and others concerned about ramifications.



City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Dec. 12


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Sept. 12.


Sandoval County commissioners, judges, sheriff take oaths of office

Elected officials in Sandoval County took their oaths of office last week to officially begin their terms as county commissioners, judges and sheriff.


Kent Berry: 'We’re super excited to see that title come back to Albuquerque'

An estimated 125,000 tickets were sold for this season’s River of Lights show, a slight decline from past years, but still a strong showing considering the difficult economic climate.