New Mexico Sun

News from June 2023


Ben Ray Luján: 'The [Environmental Protection Agency’s] Clean School Bus Program has provided clean school buses to communities'

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan introduced a bill to make it easier for schools to apply for federal grants to get clean buses.


Governor tells Farmington: 'The state will provide whatever resources necessary for as long as it takes to heal'

New Mexico Governor. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved emergency funds for the city of Farmington in the wake of a mass shooting there last month.


Albuquerque police chief:  'Interns will exit the internship better prepared for public safety careers'

Anyone interested in working in public safety is invited to apply for a new internship program being offered by the Albuquerque Police Department and Central New Mexico Community College.


FBI agent on Red River fallout: 'This is not over, and I believe the Bandidos will retaliate'

Despite a warning from an FBI agent about the potential for further violence, a man charged with drug possession after the Red River biker gang shooting was released from jail until trial after a hearing before a judge.


Albuquerque resident Herndon: 'It changes it from a space for kids to something else'

Residents near Tiguex Park want the city to address the state of disarray the once-popular park has fallen into recently.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, April 12


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, May 16


Bernalillo County commissioner on Coors Boulevard improvements: 'These changes are desperately needed and will be lifesaving'

Steven Michael Quezada, Bernalilo County's District 2 commissioner, said the approval for funding Coors Boulevard improvements will make needed changes.


Former CFTC commissioner: 'Enforcement is not a substitute for GUIDANCE'

Brian Quintenz, the head of policy at Andreessen Horowitz and a former CFTC commissioner, is criticizing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for suing leading cryptocurrency exchanges for allegedly violating securities laws while industry participants and lawmakers are saying crypto companies need clearer rules to follow.


Medina on bust: 'This was an amazing team effort that helps us keep the pressure on the criminals'

The Albuquerque Police Department announced the takedown of a major drug operation in the metro area, which has potential ties to a Mexican drug cartel.


Gallegos: 'At some point they started firing shots'

The Albuquerque Police Department responded to another deadly shooting at a house party, this one occurring in Northwest Albuquerque shortly after midnight on June 4.


Business owner Alam: 'I was going to like joke around about it, but it’s not a joke anymore'

The Albuquerque Police Department started a Burglary Unit to address the persistent break-ins at retail businesses across the community.


Sheriff Allen: 'It’s a huge red flag on what could happen later'

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen is making the prevention of animal cruelty a priority by reinstituting the Bernalillo County Animal Cruelty Task Force.


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, May 16


Reversing the Homelessness Crisis: Is New Mexico Ready for a Behavioral Health Treatment Court?

On May 22, the NM Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) released a report on the state’s homeless and the affordable housing shortage which included the preliminary estimates of the 2023 Point In Time (PIT) annual homeless count.


Truth of the Referendum Project and the misleading claims of the SOS

During the 2023 legislative session we saw progressive ideals passed by our legislature while family values were offended, and faith values were mocked.


Monica Ault: 'Essentially one in five licensed drivers have had their license suspended'

New Mexicans can keep their driver’s licenses even if they fail to appear in court thanks to a new law that takes effect on June 16.


City Councilor continues campaign for 'small investments in the streets'

City Councilor Isaac Benton is spearheading a proposal to make roads safer by changing one-way streets to two-way lanes and a timed intersection into a four-way stop.


City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, April 12


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 15