New Mexico Sun

News from June 2023


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, April 5


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, May 8


Finding body of World War II veteran is 'the most rewarding mission imaginable'

Thomas Vernon Long, a World War II soldier who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942, will be buried Thursday, June 8, in Portales.


Roswell police chief: 'We all have one goal we want to live in a safe community'

As of June 2, Lance Bateman is the new Roswell Chief of Police, KOB reported.


Sixth grader coordinates program to make ABQ homeless 'more comfortable in their surroundings'

A local nonprofit has launched a new summer program to sew and distribute waterproof pillows and bags for homeless individuals in Albuquerque.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, April 3


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, May 8


Chaves County Sheriff: 'I have taken over the jail at this time with my deputies to provide assistance'

The Chaves County Sheriff and his deputies had to assume control of the Chaves County Detention Center after a jail administrator abruptly resigned last week and walked off the job.


APS looks to fill 700 jobs before students return for fall session

Job seekers turned out with resumes in hand, looking to impress at the recent Albuquerque Public Schools Job Fair.


Albuquerque barber recounts destruction vandals caused to his shop

Lance Garcia, owner of the Albuquerque barbershop, Fate Barber Co., described how vandals stripped his business June 2, "taking whatever they can get, literally mirrors off the walls," KRQE reported.


Santa Fe artist: “I love dogs and I love coffee and I love paintings'

Tony Allegretti, an artist living in Santa Fe, paints portraits of dogs with coffee.


Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez: 'This river is very dangerous...you could get caught up in debris, and you could die.'

First responders from multiple agencies have been staging at the water's edge in case a water rescue is needed along dangerous spots in the Rio Grande River, fire officials told KOAT.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, May 8


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, May 4


UFC heavyweight champion tells Albuquerque teen to turn mocking words into motivation: 'Focus on the good, my friend'

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Champion Jon Jones helped turn a comment intended to mock a young man’s dreams into motivation to become a champion.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 4


City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Thursday, May 4


New Mexico secretary of public education on special ed teachers: 'We want to be able to recruit them and retain them for the long term'

New Mexico is looking to make plans to better support the 50,000 students in the state who are in need of special education.


Bernalillo County's Arguelles warns of dangerous Rio Grande conditions: 'It may not be the best time to be on the water'

Rescue crews responded to 29 rescue calls over the last three weeks along dangerous stretches of the Rio Grande near Corrales.


Albuquerque mayor: Pay equity in budget was 'the right thing to do'

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed off on the $1.4 billion spending plan on May 23, saying the budget process, while the hardest he’s worked on since taking office, dedicates extra funds to improve pay equity in government, which he called "the right thing to do."