New Mexico Sun

News from January 2023















City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 4



New Mexico State professor joins Los Alamos National Lab to study massive migratory birds die-off

Tim Wright, a professor at New Mexico State University, is spearheading a new partnership between NMSU and Los Alamos National Lab to train students in a relatively new field of research, disaster ecology.


Former Mannie's patron: 'It’s one of those places that you have memories of, and it’s sad to see it go'

A family-run restaurant that, for decades, was a favorite eatery for both University of New Mexico students and locals was demolished recently, much to the chagrin of its former patrons.


Javier Martinez: 'I am incredibly grateful to the Albuquerque Police Department, to Mayor Keller, and to all of those who played a role in protecting our safety'

House speaker Javier Martinez spoke for all lawmakers and local residents in expressing a sense of relief following the arrest of Solomon Peña in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of several Democratic lawmakers.


Javier Martinez: 'We’re very much looking forward to it because that’s what the people elected us to do'

Democratic leadership in the state applauded many of the proposals outlined in the governor’s state of the state speech but think the operation of the state Legislature needs tweaking.


Michelle Lujan Grisham: 'That's who this work is for'

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said during her State of the State speech she wants part of the record revenue at the state’s disposal to go toward building a better economy and education system.